Cheap Apartments for Rent in the George Washington University Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $800 (50 Rentals)

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The Traymore
Studio Apartments

The Traymore

1717 17th St NWWashington, DC 20009
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Brunswick House
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Brunswick House

1414 17th St NWWashington, DC 20036
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1916 R St NW
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1916 R St NW

1916 R St NWWashington, DC 20009
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1615 Swann
2 Bedroom Apartments

1615 Swann

1615 Swann St NWWashington, DC 20009
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1726 19th St NW
1 Bedroom Apartments

1726 19th St NW

1726 19th St NWWashington, DC 20009
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Ravenel
Studio Apartments

Ravenel

1610 16th St NWWashington, DC 20009
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Square 50
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Square 50

1211 23rd St NWWashington, DC 20037
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The Preston
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Preston

1743 P St NWWashington, DC 20036
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R Street Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

R Street Apartments

1436 R St NWWashington, DC 20009
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Dupont Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Dupont Apartments

1717 20th St NWWashington, DC 20009
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1815 Riggs LLC
Studio Apartments

1815 Riggs LLC

1815 Riggs Pl NWWashington, DC 20009
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1514 26th St NW
1 Bedroom Apartments

1514 26th St NW

1514 26th St NWWashington, DC 20007
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Empire
Studio Apartments

Empire

2000 F St NWWashington, DC 20006
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Rock Creek Gardens
Studio Apartments

Rock Creek Gardens

2511 Q St NWWashington, DC 20007
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Miramar
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Miramar

1301 15th St NWWashington, DC 20005
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1715 P Street NW
1 Bedroom Apartments

1715 P Street NW

1715 P St NWWashington, DC 20036
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1830 R Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1830 R Apartments

1830 R St NWWashington, DC 20009
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2139 Newport Pl NW
1 Bedroom Apartments

2139 Newport Pl NW

2139 Newport PlWashington, DC 20037
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Excelsior
1 Bedroom Apartments

Excelsior

2514 K St NWWashington, DC 20037
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The Palisades
Studio Apartments

The Palisades

1464 Rhode Island Ave NWWashington, DC 20005
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George Washington University, Washington, DC Local Guide

Cheapest Available George Washington University Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the George Washington University area of Washington, DC is a Studio unit found at State House Apartments priced from $1,460. The Shelburne Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,549. Here are the most affordable George Washington University apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
State House ApartmentsEFFStudio,1BA$1,460
The Shelburne ApartmentsRenovated Studio 05 TierStudio,1BA$1,549
R Street ApartmentsEFFStudio,1BA$1,552
1500 MassFPA 456Studio,1BA$1,635
EmpireSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,675
Rocksboro ApartmentsStudio 05 TierStudio,1BA$1,675
Columbia Plaza ApartmentsGeorgetown-VariationStudio,1BA$1,695
Sixteen Hundred ApartmentsStudio 08 TierStudio,1BA$1,699
The CroydonStudio - Tier 15Studio,1BA$1,699
The Phoenix ApartmentsStudio 10 TierStudio,1BA$1,699

Best Value Apartments for Rent in George Washington University, DC

As of April 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the George Washington University area is the $3.40 price per square foot 5BR/3.0BA Model at Frontier Townhomes in the in the Mount Vernon Square neighborhood starting from $5,775. The second greatest value George Washington University apartment is the 1658 Avon Pl NW Model at 1658 Avon Pl NW, Unit A starting at $3,395 with a $3.77 price per square foot in the Georgetown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for George Washington University apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Frontier Townhomes5BR/3.0BA5BR,3BA$3.40
1658 Avon Pl NW, Unit A1658 Avon Pl NW1BR,1BA$3.77
Andover HouseA1G1BR,1BA$3.84
The CorcoranJr 1 Bed1BR,1BA$3.62
Pennsylvania HouseStudioStudio ,1BA$3.26
Columbia Plaza ApartmentsArlingtonStudio ,1BA$3.02
The SevilleStudioStudio ,1BA$3.87
925 at North0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$3.32
1500 MassFPA 435Studio ,1BA$3.95
State House ApartmentsEFFStudio ,1BA$3.24

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including George Washington University, Washington, and the greater Washington area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap George Washington University Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in George Washington University?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in George Washington University is under $1,699.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in George Washington University?

The cheapest apartment in George Washington University is R Street Apartments which is listed at $1,657, while the average apartment in George Washington University costs $8,490.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in George Washington University?

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 22 regular apartments in George Washington University 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 George Washington University?

Cheap apartments in George Washington University have an average cost of $214 which is $8,276 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in George Washington University.

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