
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Washington, DC from $500 with Utilities Included (515 Rentals)
Apartments in Washington where your utility payments are included in your rent.
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Paradise At Parkside Apartments

Langston Views

L'Enfant Apartments

Woodberry Village

The Gardens

Delwin Apartments

Naylor Gardens

Fairlawn Marshall

The Renaissance Homes

Greenwood Manor Apartments

Carver Terrace Apartments

Matthews Memorial Terrace

Madison Courts

C H Houston

New Quin Apartments

The Grove at Parkside

Chevy Chase Tower

River Hill Apartments

Wilmington Place

Rolling Terrace

Rockburne Estates

Banneker Place

1724 Kalorama Rd NW

Residences at Hayes

Bass Circle Apartments

Carver Apartments

Highview Towers

2724-40 Porter Street

2745-49 Ordway Street

Oxon Run View Apartments

Highland Terrace Apartments

The Cromwell

Longfellow Arms

Holmead Apartments

Maplewood Apartments

The Glenwood Apartments

Friendship Crossing

The Vista

Washington View

Parkway Plaza

4801 Connecticut Avenue Apartments

The Village at Chesapeake

The Pentacle Group Apartments

The Woodner

Sherry Hall

Channing E Phillips Homes
Washington, DC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Washington?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Washington Studio Apartments | $2,135 | $895 | $10,000+ |
Washington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,582 | $249 | $10,000+ |
Washington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,367 | $850 | $10,000+ |
Washington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,911 | $900 | $10,000+ |
Washington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,112 | $1,089 | $10,000+ |
Washington 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,796 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
Washington 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,382 | $7,382 | $7,382 |
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Getting Around Washington, DC
Walk Score®
86 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
80 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
75 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Washington Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Washington?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Washington is under $995.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Washington?
The cheapest apartment in Washington is North Park which is listed at $249, while the average apartment in Washington costs $4,564.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Washington?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 914,525 regular apartments in Washington that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Washington?
Cheap apartments in Washington have an average cost of $605 which is $3,959 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Washington.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD
While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.

Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money
Written by: Amber Kanuckel
With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

How Your Move-In Inspection Can Protect Your Security Deposit
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
If you’re anything like most people, housing costs represent a huge chunk of your monthly budget. On top of that, moving can be both a stressful and expensive affair.

Signing Your Apartment Lease: The Basics
Written by: Trey Huguley
When you're about to sign a lease for the first time, it can feel a bit overwhelming. You don’t want to miss any important details hidden in the fine print.