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Wingate Vista

216 Ascot Pl NE

Private bedroom in 4 bed/3.5 bath Home

Private bedroom in 5 bed/2 bath Home

Private bedroom in 7 bed/3.5 bath Home

Private bedroom in 3 bed/2 bath Home

Private bedroom in 3 bed/2 bath Home

Private bedroom in 4 bed/2 bath Home

Private bedroom in 8 bed/3.5 bath Home

Private bedroom in 5 bed/3 bath Home

560 Lebaum St SE, Unit 4

Highland Terrace Apartments

The Cromwell

Union Heights

Private bedroom in 5 bed/2 bath Home

Private bedroom in 4 bed/2 bath Home

Private bedroom in 3 bed/3 bath Home

Private bedroom in 5 bed/2 bath Home

Private bedroom in 8 bed/3.5 bath Home

Private bedroom in 8 bed/3.5 bath Home

Private bedroom in 4 bed/2 bath Home

Private bedroom in 3 bed/1 bath Home

Private bedroom in 5 bed/2 bath Home

1611 Benning Rd NE

Vela

7th Flats

1411 Ridge Pl SE, Unit 2

Watermark at Buzzard Point

Washington View

824 Taylor St NE, Unit 7

4101 Gault Plz NE, Unit 101

427 60th St NE, Unit 2

Private bedroom in 3 bed/3 bath Home

32 Q St NW

1958 W Virginia Ave NE, Unit 1

Private bedroom in 3 bed/2 bath Home

Private bedroom in 4 bed/3.5 bath Home

4809 Meade St NE, Unit 1

The Louise on Western

5335 42nd Pl NW, Unit 4

Brightwood Communities

6600 Luzon

4778 S Capitol Ter SW, Unit C

Private bedroom in 3 bed/2 bath Home

Private bedroom in 4 bed/2 bath Home

Private bedroom in 3 bed/3.5 bath Home

Private bedroom in 3 bed/2.5 bath Home

Private bedroom in 3 bed/3.5 bath Home

855 19th St NE
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 | $2,132 | $900 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Washington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,586 | $675 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Washington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,376 | $750 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Washington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,860 | $825 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Washington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,997 | $750 | $10,000+ |
Washington 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,055 | $800 | $10,000+ |
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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 $974.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Washington?
The cheapest apartment in Washington is Conifer Village at Oakcrest - Senior Living which is listed at $724, while the average apartment in Washington costs $4,431.
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 31,977 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 $598 which is $3,833 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.