Apartments for Rent in District of Columbia under $1200
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Rent specials 5 units available1 bd $1,175+Base rent Income restricted3.0 (15)1717 Alabama Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020Apply online • In unit laundry • Air conditioner
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Rent specials 24 units available5 bd $1,199+6 bd $1,199Total monthly cost2099 First St SW, Washington, DC 20024Apply online • Pet friendly • Patio/Balcony
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5 units available1 bd $1,130+Base rent3.0 (11)2100 Maryland Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002Apply online • In unit laundry
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4 units available1 bd $1,195+Base rent3.0 (6)3101 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20020Apply online • Cat friendly • In unit laundry
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Rent specials Only 1 unit left1 bd $1,195Base rent4.5 (13)2 Forrester St SE, Washington, DC 20032Apply online • Cat friendly • In unit laundry
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Rent specials 5 units available1 bd $1,175+Base rent Income restricted3.0 (15)1717 Alabama Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020Apply online • In unit laundry • Air conditioner
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Only 1 unit leftStudio $9801 bd $1,175Base rent4.0 (4)3730-3790 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE, Washington, DC 20032Apply online • Cat friendly • In unit laundry
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Rent specials Only 1 unit left1 bd $1,149Base rent3.0 (4)3200 E Street SE, Washington, DC 20032Apply online
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Only 1 unit leftStudio $1,107Base rent2300 Marion Barry Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Only 2 units left1 bd $1,056+Base rent4239 First Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20032Apply online • Pet friendly
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Only 2 units leftStudio $4211 bd $1,081Base rent12 Danbury Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20032Apply online • Pet friendly
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Only 1 unit left1 bd $1,162Base rent22 Danbury Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20032Apply online • Pet friendly
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Only 1 unit left1 bd $1,095Base rent10 Danbury Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20032Apply online • Pet friendly
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Only 1 unit left1 bd $1,162Base rent4233 First Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20032Apply online • Pet friendly
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Only 1 unit left1 bd $1,000Base rent24 Danbury Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20032Apply online • Pet friendly
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Only 1 unit left1 bd $1,143Base rent16 Danbury Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20032Apply online • Pet friendly
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Only 1 unit left1 bd $1,162Base rent4235 First Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20032Apply online • Pet friendly
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Only 2 units leftStudio $1,0001 bd $1,099+2 bd $716Base rent4.0 (3)4264 Benning Road Northeast, Washington, DC 20019Apply online
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1 bd $1,099Base rent4.0 (13)4660 Martin Luther King Jr Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20032Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Rent specials1 bd $1,099Base rent3.5 (6)57 Galveston Street, SW, Washington, DC 20032Apply online • In unit laundry • Air conditioner
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1 bd $1,1002 bd $950+Base rent3800 South Capitol St, Washington, DC 20032Apply online • In unit laundry • Dishwasher
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Rent specialsStudio $1,149Base rent3.5 (11)3738 D Street, SE, Washington, DC 20019Apply online • Parking • In unit laundry
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Rent specials Rewards1 bd $1,1502 bd $1,054Base rent4.0 (2)3533 Ames St. NE, Washington, DC 20019Apply online • In unit laundry
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Rent specialsStudio $9531 bd $963Total monthly cost1611 Eckington Pl NE Suite 170, Washington, DC 20002Pet friendly
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5 units availableStudio $1,131+Base rent5225 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington DC, DC 20015Apply online • Pet friendly
Frequently asked questions
When were prices and availability in District of Columbia last updated?
Prices and availability in District of Columbia were last updated on 26 Jul 2026.
What are the best apartments in District of Columbia?
The best apartments in District of Columbia are: The Shay, The Metropolitan Apartments, Archer Apartments, The Vale at the Parks and Sixteen Hundred Apartments.
What type of rental buildings are in District of Columbia?
In District of Columbia 58% of the housing is rented out compared to 42% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 47% of District of Columbia's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 50% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 3% are single-family rentals.
Apartments in District of Columbia under $1,200
Balancing snug and cheap is no joke when it comes to renting a place to live. “Are there any apartments near me under $1,200?” is a great question to start from. Knowing your budget means you’re one step ahead and on the right track. We’ve taken care of the rest and found 274 apartments for rent in District of Columbia on which you’ll spend less than $1,200. A small, cheap rental means you’ll have to budget your living space as well. The great news is that keeping it simple pays off in more than one way. The cost of utilities is likely to run low, and you get the added benefit of not having to spend too much time cleaning up the whole place. Smaller apartments are more likely to be closer to the city center, so there are potential cuts to your transportation costs too. And here’s one more very special secret to add to your book-of-perks: you’re less likely to overshop when you know your space is limited.
Rentals near you under $1,200
Our goal is to help you find cheap apartments that live up to your dreams without crushing your budget. It may be a long shot to go looking for 3 bedroom apartments or even 2 bedroom for less than $1,200. The average rental size in District of Columbia is 665 Sqft, but the $1,200 limit will probably narrow your search to places with a smaller square footage. Go through our listings and be on the look-out for a hassle-free studio or a 1 bedroom apartment. We trust you’ll turn it into a cozy home which is also budget-friendly to the core.