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Apartments for Rent in District of Columbia under $1200

258 Rentals Available
Apartments for Rent in District of Columbia under $1200. 258 Rentals Available
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    a bedroom with a bed and two windows 1401 Tuckerman Street Apartments_Washington, DC Apartments_ Brightwood_Silver Spring
    5.0
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    1401 Tuckerman Street NW, Washington, DC 20011
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    STUDIO $1,125+
    a bedroom with a bed and two windows 1401 Tuckerman Street Apartments_Washington, DC Apartments_ Brightwood_Silver Spring Washington, DC Apartments_1401 Tuckerman Street_Brightwood Newly Renovated_Brightwood_1401 Tuckerman Street Apartments_ Washington, DC
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    5/5 Angela T. on Apr 14, 2023

    I’ve lived on Tuckerman in this property for 2yrs now. The staffing is attentive and pleasant. Everyone in the building is friendly and welcoming. The laundry room is safe, clean and well maintained. I enjoy living here and would recommend the location and building to family and friends.

    4.5/5 Anonymous on Jul 24, 2025

    There was no problem witb the application

  • a living room with a green couch and a table with chairs
    395
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    3313 C Street, SE, Washington, DC 20019
    1 BED $1,130
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
    169
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    1535 Morris Road, SE, Washington, DC 20020
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with a black leather couch and a television
    140
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    2501 N St. SE, Washington, DC 20019
    1 BED $847+
  • a kitchen with black appliances and wooden cabinets
    456
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    3800 South Capitol St, Washington, DC 20032
    1 BED $1,100
    2 BEDS $950+
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a kitchen with dark wood cabinets and a black refrigerator
    210
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    1401 Tuckerman Street NW, Washington, DC 20011
    STUDIO $1,125+
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  • a kitchen with black appliances and wooden cabinets
    365
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    2321 4Th Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with a blue couch and a black and white rug
    259
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    2532 Southern Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
    1 BED $1,150+
  • a living room with a ceiling fan and a tv
    226
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    3101 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20020
    STUDIO $1,165+
  • a living room with a couch and a table
    203
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    2607 Naylor Rd SE, Washington, DC 20020
    1 BED $1,200
  • a living room with a couch and a table
    186
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    3730-3790 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE, Washington, DC 20032
    1 BED $1,175
  • a living room with a couch and a television on the wall
    179
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    2 Forrester St SE, Washington, DC 20032
    1 BED $1,195
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  • a living room with a couch and a table and a television
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    2100 Maryland Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002
    1 BED $1,169+
  • a kitchen with a sink and stove and wooden cabinets
    97
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    4510 2Nd Street, NE, Washington, DC 20011
    1 BED $1,185
  • A living room with a grey couch, a coffee table, and a dining table with chairs.
    108
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    3738 D Street, SE, Washington, DC 20019
    1 BED $1,179
  • A kitchen with a white stove top oven and a white refrigerator.
    68
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    57 Galveston Street, SW, Washington, DC 20032
    1 BED $1,199+
  • a kitchen with black appliances and wooden cabinets
    245
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    99 Webster Street NE, Washington, DC 20011
    1 BED $669+
    2 BEDS $728+
  • a bedroom with a bed and a kitchen with a table and chairs
    133
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    6939 Georgia Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20012
    STUDIO $1,095+
  • a kitchen and living room with a white table and chairs
    263
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    2850 Douglass Pl SE, Washington, DC 20020
    STUDIO $1,188
  • a living room with a table with tea cups on it
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    635 Edgewood St NE, Washington, DC 20017
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $144+
  • a living room with a green couch
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    4632 Livingston Rd. SE, Washington, DC 20032
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $1,199
  • a dining room with tables and chairs and a kitchen
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    3744 1/2 Hayes Street NE, Washington, DC 20019
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $974+
    2 BEDS $1,180+
  • A kitchen with a dining table and chairs is visible.
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    800 Southern Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20032
    Income Restricted
    STUDIO $1,100+
  • a living room with couches and a coffee table in front of a dining room
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    1212 Southern Ave, SE, Washington, DC 20032
    Income Restricted
    STUDIO $1,117
  • A building with the number 2727 on it.
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    2727 Fairlawn Avenue Southeast, Washington, DC 20019
    STUDIO $1,172+
    2 BEDS $988+
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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 Nov 2025.

What are the best apartments in District of Columbia?

The best apartments in District of Columbia are: The Phoenix Apartments, Sixteen Hundred Apartments, 1900 Lamont, The Rodney Apartments and The Parkwest Apartments.

What type of rental buildings are in District of Columbia?

In District of Columbia 59% of the housing is rented out compared to 41% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 45% of District of Columbia’s apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 52% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 3% are single-family rentals.

Renting apartments in District of Columbia under $1,200

Are you looking for a smart space where you can easily combine comfort with convenience? You will surely find the property that perfectly fits your needs with this variety of options. RentCafe offers you 258 apartments for rent in District of Columbia from 66 modern buildings, so you’ll certainly find something suitable for you. If you want to live alone or with your partner, you might want to look for a studio or browse through our selection of 1 bedroom apartments. If you need more space but you don’t want to spend more than necessary on a monthly rent, check out our 2 bedroom or 3 bedroom apartments for less than $1,200, and make the most out of your budget.

Finding the best rental near you

District of Columbia is an amazing place to call home, with several rentals under $1,200 for you to choose from. There are many options and filters you can apply to your search to make the process easier and to find your next apartment faster and more efficiently. Asking yourself ‘are there any cheap apartments near me’? With our helpful filters, you can easily find the home of your dreams that also fits within your budget. With rent prices as low as $144 in District of Columbia, you can find affordable and appealing apartments that match your requirements. Sort your search by ‘Rent’ ascending to see the cheapest ones at the top of the list. As soon as you find your perfect apartment, make sure to contact the property to check for availability or apply online directly on RentCafe.

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