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The Village at Chesapeake

State House Apartments

Union Heights

The Pentacle Group Apartments

The Woodner

Channing E Phillips Homes

1132 16th St NE

The Frontenac

Parkway Plaza

2225 Kearny St

1306-1308 Marion Barry Ave SE

1124 16th St NE

Willow & Maple

Q Street Apartments

Conwell

Adams Garden Towers

5045 Call Pl SE

5142 MacArthur Blvd

3007 20th St NE, Unit 2

5320 E Capitol St NE, Unit Cozy Home

1343 Somerset Pl NW, Unit Bright Basement Apartment

3578 13th St NW, Unit English Basement

5312 4th St NW

Anacostia Gardens

The Iris

The Garfield House

4000 Massachusetts

Providence Place

The Atrium

Rowan

2800 Woodley Rd

Quebec House Apartments

Northwood Gardens

New Hampshire & First Apartments

The Crestwood Apartments

1412 Staples St NE

1421 Congress Pl SE

Connecticut Heights

The Glade on Laurel

1214 Bladensburg Rd NE

Tivoli Gardens

3117 Chestnut St NE, Unit A

Metro Village Apartments

Ellicott House

Hillstone Apartments

514 Ridge Rd SE
Washington, DC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Washington?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Cheap Washington Studio Apartments | $2,138 | $895 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Washington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,581 | $724 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Washington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,364 | $850 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Washington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,948 | $900 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Washington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,999 | $1,089 | $10,000+ |
Washington 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,551 | $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 $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 $4,552.
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 30,076 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 $611 which is $3,941 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.

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.

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.

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.