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  • Rent specials 6 units available
    Studio $1,475
    Base rent
    4.0 (1)
    35 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20001
    Apply online • Parking • Fitness center
  • Rent specials
    Studio $1,299
    Base rent
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    Parkway Apartments

    4.5 (7)
    3220 Connecticut Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20008
    Apply online • Dog friendly • Dishwasher
  • Rent specials
    Studio $1,389+
    Base rent
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    The Kenmore

    4.0 (35)
    5415 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20015
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials 5 units available
    Studio $1,450+
    Base rent
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    Twin Oaks

    4.5 (19)
    3800 14Th St NW, Washington, DC 20011
    Apply online • Cat friendly • In unit laundry
  • Rent specials Rewards
    Studio $1,150+
    1 bd $1,450
    Base rent
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    The Carrolton

    3.5 (14)
    1615 Franklin St NE, Washington, DC 20018
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • Rent specials Only 2 units left
    1 bd $1,499+
    Base rent
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    Clermont Apartments

    4.0 (12)
    99 Webster Street NE, Washington, DC 20011
    Apply online • In unit laundry • Patio/Balcony
  • Rent specials Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $1,455
    Base rent
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    Pleasant Hills Village

    4.5 (3)
    100-120 Fort Dr NE, Washington, DC 20011
    Apply online • Cat friendly • In unit laundry
  • 4 units available
    Studio $1,359+
    1 bd $1,449
    Base rent
    4211 2Nd Street NW, Washington, DC 20011
    Apply online • Dishwasher • Air conditioner
  • Rent specials Rewards
    1 bd $1,400+
    Base rent
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    The Edwards

    4.0 (6)
    1530 Rhode Island Ave NE, Washington, DC 20018
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • Rent specials 6 units available
    1 bd $1,175
    2 bd $1,335+
    Base rent Income restricted
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    Manor Village

    3.0 (15)
    1717 Alabama Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
    Apply online • In unit laundry • Air conditioner
  • 5 units available
    1 bd $1,225
    2 bd $1,445
    Base rent Income restricted
    Verified Listing

    Garden Village

    4.0 (8)
    1720 Trenton Pl SE, Washington, DC 20020
    Apply online • In unit laundry • Air conditioner
  • Rent specials
    Studio $1,299
    Base rent
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    The Asbury

    5.0 (1)
    1460 Irving St NW, Washington, DC 20010
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • Rent specials
    Studio $1,467+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4115 Wisconsin

    3.5 (6)
    4115 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20016
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • Rent specials
    Studio $1,125
    1 bd $1,495+
    Base rent
    5.0 (3)
    1401 Tuckerman Street NW, Washington, DC 20011
    Apply online • In unit laundry • Dishwasher
  • Studio $1,482
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Park Crest Apartments

    2324 41St St., NW, Washington, DC 20007
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials Rewards
    Studio $1,315+
    Base rent
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    The Franklin

    1511 Franklin St NE, Washington, DC 20018
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • Rent specials 5 units available
    Studio $1,469+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    Union Heights

    3.5 (18)
    1676 Maryland Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials 53 units available
    3 bd $1,485+
    4 bd $1,245+
    5 bd $1,199+
    Total monthly cost
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    Colette

    2099 First St SW, Washington, DC 20024
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Patio/Balcony
  • Rent specials 5 units available
    1 bd $1,299+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    River East-Oxon Run

    3.5 (10)
    207 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC 20032
    Apply online • In unit laundry • Dishwasher
  • 27 units available
    Studio $1,458+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Tivoli Gardens

    1445 Ogdan St NW, Washington, DC 20010
    Apply online • Fitness center • In unit laundry
  • 5 units available
    1 bd $1,225
    2 bd $1,445
    Base rent Income restricted
    Verified Listing

    Garden Village

    4.0 (8)
    1720 Trenton Pl SE, Washington, DC 20020
    Apply online • In unit laundry • Air conditioner
  • Rewards 6 units available
    1 bd $1,495+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Longfellow

    3.0 (12)
    5521 Colorado Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20011
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • Rent specials 6 units available
    1 bd $1,130+
    2 bd $1,350
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Jetu

    3.0 (11)
    2100 Maryland Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002
    Apply online • In unit laundry
  • Rent specials 10 units available
    1 bd $1,275
    2 bd $1,450
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Fairway Park

    3.5 (14)
    2100 Maryland Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002
    Apply online • Dishwasher • Air conditioner
  • Rewards 5 units available
    Studio $1,237+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Walter Reed

    4.0 (19)
    6939 Georgia Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20012
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
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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 7 Sep 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.

Renting apartments in District of Columbia under $1,500

Searching for apartments for rent in District of Columbia under $1,500 is not an easy task, but luckily you have come to the right place. Whether you are a student on a budget, a young professional on the move, or simply a frugal person, RentCafe can help you find what you are looking for. Just make sure you know what you consider non-negotiable and what you can compromise on. Your new home is just a few clicks away. In District of Columbia, where the average rent is $1,374 per month, there are 953 units available for less than $1,500. Click on any of these units to see pictures, floor plans, amenities and more. After you have picked your favorite, you can contact the property to check availability. Considering that you are trying to spend as little as possible, looking at 1 bedroom apartments and studio apartments might be a good idea.

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