
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Washington, DC from $500 with Washer/Dryer (264 Rentals)
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2200 Hunter Pl SE, Unit 101

Woodberry Village

5437 C St SE

1560 Fort DuPont St SE, Unit 1

Matthews Memorial Terrace

New Quin Apartments

i5 Union Market Co-Living

The Grove at Parkside

Residences at Hayes

Park Morton I

1612 H St SE, Unit Basement

Dix Street Residences

Longfellow Arms

601 Atlantic St SE, Unit Basement of 601 Atlantic

3825 Georgia Avenue, NW

The Byron

Watermark at Buzzard Point

5335 42nd Pl NW, Unit 4

855 19th St NE

1327 Belmont St NW, Unit # 1

2454 Tunlaw Rd NW, Unit Basement Apartment

Channing E Phillips Homes

Conwell

Willow & Maple

3007 20th St NE, Unit 2

5142 MacArthur Blvd

1343 Somerset Pl NW, Unit Bright Basement Apartment

5320 E Capitol St NE, Unit Cozy Home

The Iris

Aventine Fort Totten

The Atrium

Rowan

The Glade on Laurel

Union Heights

Metro Village Apartments

The Normandie

3117 Chestnut St NE, Unit A

Hillstone Apartments

2495 Alabama Ave, LLC

921 52nd St NE, Unit 2

729 Congress St SE, Unit Studio Basement Apartment

1541 N Carolina Ave NE, Unit B

1909 Constitution Ave NE, Unit 4

1937 Summit Pl NE, Unit Sweet Studio in Eckington

3611 R St NW, Unit Georgetown Gem
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Washington?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Washington Studio Apartments | $2,137 | $895 | $10,000+ |
Washington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,582 | $724 | $10,000+ |
Washington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,366 | $850 | $10,000+ |
Washington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,937 | $900 | $10,000+ |
Washington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,996 | $1,089 | $10,000+ |
Washington 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,546 | $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
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- 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 $980.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Washington?
The cheapest apartment in Washington is 5424 Old Temple Hill Rd which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Washington costs $4,560.
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 30,219 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 $616 which is $3,944 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.

Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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.