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Apartments for Rent in District of Columbia under $1200


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    Studio $1,125
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    5.0 (3)
    1401 Tuckerman Street NW, Washington, DC 20011
    Dishwasher • Air conditioner • Hardwood Floors
  • 1 bd $1,175+
    Base rent Income restricted
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    Garden Village

    4.0 (8)
    1720 Trenton Pl SE, Washington, DC 20020
    Air conditioner • Large Closets • Hardwood Floors
  • Rent specials
    1 bd $952+
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    Clermont Apartments

    4.0 (12)
    99 Webster Street NE, Washington, DC 20011
    Patio/Balcony • Hardwood Floors • Laundry Facilities
  • Rent specials
    1 bd $1,099+
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    The Vista

    4.0 (13)
    4660 Martin Luther King Jr Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20032
    Pet friendly • Parking • Pool
  • Rent specials
    Studio $900
    1 bd $958
    Total monthly cost
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    Judd And Weiler

    1611 Eckington Pl NE Suite 170, Washington, DC 20002
    Pet friendly
  • Rent specials
    1 bd $1,115+
    Base rent
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    River Hill Apartments

    3.5 (11)
    2942 2Nd St. SE, Washington, DC 20032
    Pool • Dishwasher • Large Closets
  • Rent specials
    1 bd $1,099+
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    Friendship Crossing

    3.5 (6)
    57 Galveston Street, SW, Washington, DC 20032
    Air conditioner • Large Closets • Laundry Facilities
  • Rent specials
    Studio $1,125
    Base rent
    5.0 (3)
    1401 Tuckerman Street NW, Washington, DC 20011
    Dishwasher • Air conditioner • Hardwood Floors
  • Rent specials
    5 bd $1,099+
    6 bd $1,199
    Total monthly cost
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    Colette

    2099 First St SW, Washington, DC 20024
    Pet friendly • Patio/Balcony • High Speed Internet
  • Rent specials
    Studio $1,149+
    Base rent
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    Banneker Place

    3.5 (11)
    3738 D Street, SE, Washington, DC 20019
    Parking • Dishwasher • Air conditioner
  • Rent specials Rewards
    Studio $1,064
    Base rent
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    Hendrix Apartments

    3.5 (5)
    1326 Florida Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20002
    Pet friendly • Parking • Fitness center
  • Rent specials
    1 bd $1,195+
    Base rent
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    The Colonnade

    4.5 (13)
    2 Forrester St SE, Washington, DC 20032
    Cat friendly • Large Closets • Hardwood Floors
  • 1 bd $1,175+
    Base rent Income restricted
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    Garden Village

    4.0 (8)
    1720 Trenton Pl SE, Washington, DC 20020
    Air conditioner • Large Closets • Hardwood Floors
  • Rent specials
    1 bd $1,141+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Jetu

    3.0 (11)
    2100 Maryland Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002
    Laundry Facilities
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    Studio $1,034+
    1 bd $1,029+
    Base rent
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    Eagle Crest Residences

    116 Irvington St SW, Washington, DC 20032
    Pet friendly • Dishwasher • Air conditioner
  • 1 bd $1,195+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    2801 Pennsylvania

    4.0 (6)
    2801 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20020
    Cat friendly • Air conditioner • Large Closets
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    Studio $905+
    1 bd $815+
    Base rent
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    The Langston Views

    2300 Marion Barry Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
    Pet friendly • Parking • Pool
  • 1 bd $1,096+
    Base rent
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    LUZON & VAN BUREN

    6600 Luzon Ave NW, Washington, DC 20012
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    1 bd $1,150
    2 bd $1,054
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    Ames Street

    4.0 (2)
    3533 Ames St. NE, Washington, DC 20019
    Laundry Facilities
  • Rent specials
    Studio $1,155
    Base rent
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    Penn View

    4.0 (20)
    2515 R St SE, Washington, DC 20020
    Dishwasher • Patio/Balcony • Air conditioner
  • Rent specials
    1 bd $785+
    2 bd $1,036+
    Base rent
    116 Irvington St SW, Washington, DC 20032
    Dishwasher • Large Closets
  • Rent specials
    1 bd $1,149+
    Base rent
    3.0 (4)
    3200 E Street SE, Washington, DC 20032
    Dishwasher • Laundry Facilities
  • Studio $1,049+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    2530-2532 Park Place SE

    2530-2532 Park Place SE, Washington, DC 20020
    Dog friendly • Air conditioner • Hardwood Floors
  • 1 bd $1,100
    2 bd $950+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    The Courts

    3800 South Capitol St, Washington, DC 20032
    In unit laundry • Dishwasher • Hardwood Floors
  • Rent specials
    1 bd $999+
    Base rent
    4.5 (2)
    1800 Minnesota Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20032
    Dishwasher
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When were prices and availability in District of Columbia last updated?

Prices and availability in District of Columbia were last updated on 6 Nov 2026.

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What type of rental buildings are in District of Columbia?

In District of Columbia, 58% of the residents are renting compared to 42% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 47% of District of Columbia's rentals, 50% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 3% are single-family rentals.

Search for apartments in District of Columbia under $1,200

There’s more than one way to spend $1,200 on rent in District of Columbia, so the first step is to start thinking about what you really want from your new home. Be mindful of what makes you tick. Look for 2 bedroom apartments for rent for less than $1,200 if you want to share your living space and don’t mind being further away from the city center. Search for 3 bedroom apartments if you’re moving in with family or planning to share part of your life and living expenses with more friends. If city bustle is what you live for, you might want to search for a studio or 1 bedroom apartment closer to the city center.

The perfect $1,200 rental near you

Don’t dismiss the idea of a studio just because it sounds small and featureless: studios come in many shapes and sizes, and it only takes a few strikes of creativity to go from drab to lively. If an all-in-one-room apartment spells total lack of privacy for you, have a look at the 1 bedroom apartments for rent in District of Columbia. Customize your search by using more RentCafe filters. Decide what amenities you can’t live without and focus your search on the apartments that offer them. Are you bringing in a pet? Narrow your options to pet-friendly apartments for rent. Want more windows so that natural light floods your home? Hardwood floors or plush carpet in the living area? There are 80 apartments for rent below $1,200 in District of Columbia for every taste. Decide what you need, stay focused, and you’re bound to find your perfect apartment in no time.