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The Yorkshire

1541 N Carolina Ave NE, Unit B

230 Varnum St NE, Unit 2

729 Congress St SE, Unit Studio Basement Apartment

Tunlaw Courts

5611 5th St NW

2634 Bowen Rd SE

748 Brandywine St SE

921 52nd St NE, Unit 2

1937 Summit Pl NE, Unit Sweet Studio in Eckington

1713 H St NE, Unit 1713 H ST NE apt 3

5620 9th St NW

1909 Constitution Ave NE, Unit 4

3611 R St NW, Unit Georgetown Gem

Dorchester West Apartments

The Libretto

The Palisade Apartments

2495 Alabama Ave, LLC

1424 Staples St NE

Verge

Aventine Fort Totten

The Gale Eckington

Connecticut Plaza

Fort Chaplin Park

The Hecht Warehouse

The Normandie

Howard Manor

1216 Holbrook St NE

1258 Meigs Pl NE, Unit 3

Wakefield Hall

Jayde Parkside

Blackbird

The Jamison at Dakota Crossing

The Baystate

The Promenade

The Parkwest Apartments

1636 Lyman Pl NE

3868 9th St SE

1628 D St SE, Unit Apt. 2

3025 Ontario Rd NW, Unit 403

3051 Idaho Ave NW

Vesta Parkside Apartments

Tilden Hall

Lencshire House

The JC Layne at Georgia

Boundary Stone Flats
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.