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    Studio $1,125
    1 bd $1,495+
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    1401 Tuckerman Street Apartments

    5.0 (3)
    1401 Tuckerman Street NW, Washington, DC 20011
    Apply online • In unit laundry • Dishwasher
  • 5 units available
    1 bd $1,175+
    Base rent Income restricted
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    Garden Village

    4.0 (8)
    1720 Trenton Pl SE, Washington, DC 20020
    Apply online • In unit laundry • Air conditioner
  • Rent specials New 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
  • Rent specials Rewards
    Studio $1,200+
    1 bd $1,450
    Base rent
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    The Carrolton

    3.5 (14)
    1615 Franklin St NE, Washington, DC 20018
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    Studio $1,200
    1 bd $1,400+
    2 bd $1,795
    Base rent
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    The Edwards

    4.0 (6)
    1530 Rhode Island Ave NE, Washington, DC 20018
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  • Rent specials
    Studio $1,299
    1 bd $2,084
    Base rent
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    The Asbury

    5.0 (1)
    1460 Irving St NW, Washington, DC 20010
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  • Apartments Under $1,500

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    Studio $1,315+
    1 bd $1,575+
    2 bd $1,995
    Base rent
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    The Franklin

    1511 Franklin St NE, Washington, DC 20018
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • 5 units available
    Studio $1,359+
    1 bd $1,449
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Victory Hills Apartments

    4211 2Nd Street NW, Washington, DC 20011
    Apply online • Dishwasher • Air conditioner
  • Rent specials New Units Available
    Studio $1,389+
    1 bd $1,699+
    2 bd $2,327+
    Base rent
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    The Kenmore

    4.0 (35)
    5415 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20015
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  • Rent specials
    Studio $1,391
    1 bd $1,862+
    2 bd $2,769
    Base rent
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    The Paramount

    3.5 (7)
    829 Quincy Street, NW, Washington, DC 20011
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • Rent specials New Units Available
    Studio $1,399
    1 bd $1,999
    Base rent
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    Parkway Apartments

    4.5 (7)
    3220 Connecticut Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20008
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  • Rent specials New Units Available
    Studio $1,450+
    1 bd $1,899
    2 bd $2,399
    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 New Units Available
    Studio $1,450
    2 bd $2,677
    Base rent
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    The Rodman Apartments

    3.5 (3)
    3002 Rodman Street, NW, Washington, DC 20008
    Apply online • Dog friendly • Dishwasher
  • 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
  • Rent specials 10 units available
    Studio $1,475
    1 bd $1,599
    Base rent
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    Capital Plaza Apartments

    4.0 (1)
    35 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20001
    Apply online • Parking • Fitness center
  • 4 units available
    Studio $1,495+
    1 bd $1,895
    Base rent
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    Hilltop House

    4.5 (10)
    1475 Euclid St NW, Washington, DC 20009
    Apply online • Cat friendly • In unit laundry

  • Apartments Under $1,700

  • Studio $1,511
    1 bd $2,372+
    2 bd $2,870+
    Base rent
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    Lex And Leo At Waterfront Station

    1150 4Th Street SW, Washington, DC 20024
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials 13 units available
    Studio $1,525
    1 bd $1,949
    2 bd $2,799
    Base rent
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    Archer Apartments

    4.0 (26)
    3701 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016
    Apply online • Dog friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials Rewards
    1 bd $1,525+
    Base rent
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    The Glenwood Apartments

    3.5 (22)
    2321 Lincoln Rd. NE, Washington, DC 20002
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • 8 units available
    Studio $1,544
    Base rent
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    Rocksboro Apartments

    3.5 (12)
    1717 R Street NW, Washington, DC 20009
    Apply online • Dog friendly • In unit laundry
  • Rent specials
    Studio $1,547+
    1 bd $2,008
    2 bd $3,094
    Base rent
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    4115 Wisconsin

    3.5 (6)
    4115 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20016
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • Rent specials Only 3 units left
    1 bd $1,550+
    2 bd $2,010
    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 New Units Available
    Studio $1,566+
    1 bd $1,950
    Base rent
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    The Livingston

    5.0 (4)
    5437 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20015
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Washer/Dryer
  • Rent specials
    Studio $1,574+
    1 bd $2,042+
    2 bd $3,068+
    Base rent
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    Idaho Terrace

    4.5 (14)
    3040 Idaho Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20016
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials New Units Available
    Studio $1,599+
    1 bd $1,699+
    2 bd $2,300
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    The Metropolitan Apartments

    4.0 (27)
    200 Rhode Island Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20002
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials
    Studio $1,604+
    1 bd $2,173+
    2 bd $3,492
    Base rent
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    Quebec House Apartments

    2800 Quebec St NW, Washington, DC 20008
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  • Rent specials Rewards
    Studio $1,619+
    1 bd $2,079+
    Base rent
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    Carillon House

    4.0 (112)
    2500 Wisconsin Avenue, Washington, DC 20007
    Apply online • Parking • Fitness center
  • Studio $1,627+
    1 bd $2,181
    2 bd $2,879+
    Base rent
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    Highview And Castle Manor

    2505 13Th St NW, Suite 102, Washington, DC 20009
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials New Units Available
    Studio $1,630+
    1 bd $1,872+
    2 bd $3,214+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    Link Apartments® H Street

    4.5 (9)
    1701 H Street NE, Washington, DC 20002
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials
    Studio $1,631
    1 bd $2,190+
    Base rent
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    1630 Park Apartments

    4.0 (1)
    1630 Park Road, NW, Washington, DC 20010
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • New Units Available
    Studio $1,638+
    1 bd $2,205
    2 bd $3,250
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    The Chalfonte

    4.5 (5)
    1601 Argonne Place, NW, Washington, DC 20009
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials Rewards
    Studio $1,649
    1 bd $1,749+
    2 bd $2,416+
    Base rent
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    The Brittany

    5432 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20015
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • Rent specials New Units Available
    Studio $1,650+
    1 bd $1,899
    2 bd $2,700
    Base rent
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    The Parkwest Apartments

    3.0 (11)
    2929 Connecticut Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20008
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
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    Empire

    4.0 (5)
    2000 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20006
    Fitness center • In unit laundry • Air conditioner
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    Miramar

    4.5 (5)
    1301 15Th Street NW, Washington, DC 20005
    Fitness center • In unit laundry
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  • Rent specials New Units Available
    Studio $1,699
    1 bd $2,773
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    The Phoenix Apartments

    4.0 (13)
    1421 Massachusetts Ave, Washington, DC 20005
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Dishwasher
  • Only 3 units left
    1 bd $1,699
    2 bd $2,999
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3624 Connecticut Avenue Apartments

    3624 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry

  • Apartments Under $1,900

  • Studio $1,717+
    1 bd $2,308
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3801 Connecticut Avenue

    4.5 (18)
    3801 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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    Majestic

    4.0 (3)
    3200 16Th Street NW, Washington, DC 20010
    Fitness center • In unit laundry • Air conditioner
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  • Studio $1,735
    1 bd $1,827+
    2 bd $2,511
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Park Crest Apartments

    2324 41St St., NW, Washington, DC 20007
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials New Units Available
    1 bd $1,781
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    The Grays On Pennsylvania

    2323 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • New Units Available 8 units available
    1 bd $1,784
    3 bd $2,312
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Maple View Flats

    2228 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials Rewards
    2 bd $1,795
    Base rent
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    The Madelyn

    4.5 (2)
    1820 Irving St NE, Washington, DC 20018
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Dishwasher
  • Rent specials
    Studio $1,899
    1 bd $1,799
    Base rent
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    Sedgwick Gardens Apartments

    4.0 (12)
    3726 Connecticut Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20008
    Apply online • Dog friendly • In unit laundry
  • Rent specials
    Studio $1,808+
    1 bd $2,292
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    The Diplomat

    4.0 (6)
    2420 16Th Street NW, Washington, DC 20009
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials
    Studio $1,809+
    1 bd $2,111+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    The York And Potomac Park

    510 21St Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials 17 units available
    Studio $1,885+
    1 bd $2,173+
    2 bd $3,543+
    Base rent
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    The Shay

    5.0 (1)
    1924 8Th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials New Units Available
    Studio $1,899
    Base rent
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    Sixteen Hundred Apartments

    3.5 (16)
    1600 16Th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009
    Apply online • Dog friendly • Air conditioner

  • Apartments Under $2,100

  • Studio $2,084+
    1 bd $2,446+
    2 bd $3,673+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Valo Apartments

    4.0 (40)
    222 M Street, SW, Washington, DC 20024
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking

  • Apartments Under $2,700

  • Rent specials Only 1 unit left
    2 bd $2,599
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    The Vintage

    3146 16Th Street NW, Washington, DC 20010
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Dishwasher
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Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Washington, DC?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $785 and $23,229.

How many cheap rentals are available in Washington, DC on RentCafe?

There are 1599 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Washington, DC were last updated on 22 Aug 2026.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Washington, DC?

The average Washington, DC cheap apartment size is 662 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in Washington, DC?

Cheap apartments in Washington, DC are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in Washington, DC?

A cheap apartment in Washington, DC offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in Washington, DC? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in Washington, DC has never been easier. We feature 2,528 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the Washington, DC average. What is a cheap rent in Washington, DC? The average apartment rent in Washington is $2,447 per month so any rental south of $1,957 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Washington, DC rents go as low as $1,125/mo.