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Apartments for Rent in District of Columbia under $500

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    1 bd $124+
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    Edgewood Commons 635

    635 Edgewood St NE, Washington, DC 20017
    Fitness center • Air conditioner • Hardwood Floors
  • Studio $275
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    Digby

    2120 N Street NW, Washington, DC 20037
    Pet friendly • Dishwasher • Hardwood Floors
  • Studio $250
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    St. George

    1280 21St NW, Washington, DC 20036
    Pet friendly • Laundry Facilities
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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 27 Sep 2026.

What are the best apartments in District of Columbia?

The best apartments in District of Columbia are: The Shay, Archer Apartments, The Vale at the Parks, The Phoenix Apartments 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.

Your search for apartments in District of Columbia under $500 stops here

Finding apartments for rent in District of Columbia for less than $500 has never been so easy! At RentCafe nice cheap apartments are just one click away. There are currently 31 available units in District of Columbia, renting for under $500. Be sure to search for the apartment that is best for you. Under “More”, check the amenities that you consider a must-have, and don’t forget to look at the pet policy. Fitness enthusiasts can even check the Fitness Center box. Whether you are looking for studio apartments, 1 bedroom apartments, 2 bedroom apartments or 3 bedroom apartments, you are sure to find one that will make you want to move in right away.

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Having to compromise on either price or location can turn your “apartments near me under $500” search into a nightmare. At RentCafe we recognize the importance of both. Therefore, we offer a variety of filters that can help you find exactly what you want. Sorting the results by rent, ascending, will make the cheapest units show up first on the list. Try it out! You will find that right now the cheapest apartment under $500 in District of Columbia goes for $124 per month. If some of the results are outside the area of your choice, you can go to the left side of the screen and draw a radius or a polygon around your location. Now you will only see results that are relevant to you.