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Apartments for Rent in Washington, DC under $1200

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Apartments for Rent in Washington, DC under $1200. 251 Rentals Available
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    Garden Village tax credit Renovated Kitchen with stainless steel appliances and oak cabinetry in congress heights washington dc bedroom with bed, night stand, hardwood floor and modern lighting at garden village tax credit apartments in congress heights washington dc
    4.0
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    1720 Trenton Pl SE, Washington, DC 20020
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $1,175
    Garden Village tax credit Renovated Kitchen with stainless steel appliances and oak cabinetry in congress heights washington dc bedroom with bed, night stand, hardwood floor and modern lighting at garden village tax credit apartments in congress heights washington dc Villages Of Parklands Splash Park in washington dc garden village tax credit apartments in congress heights washington dc
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    5/5 RW on Sep 2, 2023

    This is a great location close to public transportation, grocery and quick need shopping. Great places for the kids to play or walk the dog.

    5/5 Trenita W. on Jul 13, 2023

    The rental office staff is the best. The property manager Trena knows her job and is ready to solve any problem. Jessica is very helpful and has great customer service skills.

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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
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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
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    2501 N St. SE, Washington, DC 20019
    1 BED $847+
  • a kitchen with black appliances and wooden cabinets
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    3800 South Capitol St, Washington, DC 20032
    1 BED $1,100
    2 BEDS $950+
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a living room and dining room with a kitchen and a table
    276
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    1720 Trenton Pl SE, Washington, DC 20020
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $1,175
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  • a kitchen with black appliances and wooden cabinets
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    2321 4Th Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002
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  • 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 kitchen with dark wood cabinets and a black refrigerator
    209
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    1401 Tuckerman Street NW, Washington, DC 20011
    STUDIO $1,125+
  • 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
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  • a living room with a couch and a television on the wall
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    2 Forrester St SE, Washington, DC 20032
    1 BED $1,195
  • a living room with a couch and a table and a television
    411
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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
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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.
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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.
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    57 Galveston Street, SW, Washington, DC 20032
    1 BED $1,199+
  • a kitchen with black appliances and wooden cabinets
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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 $135+
  • 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+
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    800 Southern Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20032
    Income Restricted
    STUDIO $1,100+
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When were prices and availability in Washington, DC last updated?

Prices and availability in Washington, DC were last updated on 23 Nov 2025.

What are the best apartments in Washington, DC?

The best apartments in Washington, DC are: The Phoenix Apartments, Sixteen Hundred Apartments, 1900 Lamont, The Rodney Apartments and The Parkwest Apartments.

What type of rental buildings are in Washington, DC?

In Washington, 59% of the residents are renting compared to 41% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 45% of Washington’s rentals, 52% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 3% are single-family rentals.

Renting apartments in Washington, DC under $1,200

Searching for apartments for rent in Washington, DC under $1,200 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 Washington, DC, where the average rent is $1,141 per month, there are 251 units available for less than $1,200. 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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