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Apartments for Rent in Washington, DC under $1200

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    3221 Connecticut Avenue, Washington, DC 20008
    3 Units available
    1 BED $1,119+
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    About The Properties   The Dore Nestled off of Connecticut Avenue, NW on Macomb Street in the Historic town of Cleveland Park. From shopping at our local Farmers market on Saturdays, catching a matinee at AMC theatres to grabbing a book from the brand new Cleveland Park library, Walk a block to the Metro! With only twelve apartment homes inside, the terms quaint and cozy perfectly defines this property. Schedule your tour today! The Abby Apartments: Walking distance from the National Cathedral, this picturesque property sits directly on the Wisconsin Avenue bus route to whisk you away to shopping in Bethesda or to experience the elegant night life of Georgetown or Washington, D.C. Beautiful one and two bedroom apartments, designed with turn-of-the-century ambiance, featuring elegant 9-foot ceilings, Polished hardwood floors, and much more! 3221 Connecticut Avenue Apartments: With the Cleveland Park Metro and the National Zoo blocks away to dining from simple fare to elegant right at your doorstep, this 39 unit property has location as its destination. Experience the unique architecture of the building, beautifully renovated apartment homes with a focus on providing an unmatched quality of service. We will not refuse to rent a rental unit to a person because the person will provide the rental payment, in whole or in part, through a voucher for rental housing assistance provided by the District or federal government.   Housing Choice Vouchers welcome. Vales de Eleccion de Vivienda Bienvenidos

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    • Large Closets
    • Hardwood Floors
    • Extra Storage
    • Laundry Facilities
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    a kitchen with wood cabinets and a black stove and refrigerator Capital Plaza Apartments Fitness Center
    4.0
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    35 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20001
    4 Units available
    STUDIO $780+
    1 BED $770+
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    4/5 Anonymous on May 3, 2023

    Everything is great for the price except the elevator.

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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
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    1720 Trenton Pl SE, Washington, DC 20020
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    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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    bedroom with bed, nightstand, windows and lighting at manor village tax credit apartments in washington dc a view of a pool from a water slide at a water park
    3.5
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    1717 Alabama Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
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    1 BED $1,175
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    5/5 GLORIA S. on Jun 1, 2020

    I have only been here 2 months, so far everything is good.

    5/5 Mark G. on Apr 7, 2020

    I enjoy being a tenant here at Manor Village apartments the staff is very helpful and I am always assisted when needed with no problem. Thank you all for your professionalism.

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    1535 Morris Road, SE, Washington, DC 20020
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    2144 California St NW, Washington, DC 20008
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    4632 Livingston Rd. SE, Washington, DC 20032
    1 BED $1,199
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    2300 Marion Barry Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
    STUDIO $950
    1 BED $1,100
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    3221 Connecticut Avenue, Washington, DC 20008
    1 BED $1,119+
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    3313 C Street, SE, Washington, DC 20019
    1 BED $1,100+
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    118 Galveston St., SW, Washington, DC 20032
    STUDIO $1,089
    1 BED $1,027+
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    4233 First Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20032
    1 BED $1,161
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    2532 Southern Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
    1 BED $1,150+
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    35 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20001
    STUDIO $780+
    1 BED $770+
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    10 Danbury Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20032
    1 BED $1,161
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    3800 South Capitol St, Washington, DC 20032
    1 BED $1,100
    2 BEDS $950+
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    324 Anacostia Road, SE, Washington, DC 20019
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    2 BEDS $1,200
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    99 Webster Street NE, Washington, DC 20011
    1 BED $669+
    2 BEDS $728+
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    1720 Trenton Pl SE, Washington, DC 20020
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    1 BED $1,175
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    3101 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20020
    STUDIO $1,165
    1 BED $1,195+
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    1611 Eckington Pl. NE, Washington, DC 20002
    STUDIO $1,159
    1 BED $910
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    24 Danbury Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20032
    1 BED $898+
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    4510 2Nd Street, NE, Washington, DC 20011
    1 BED $1,185
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    1717 Alabama Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
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    18 Danbury Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20032
    1 BED $905+
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Prices and availability in Washington, DC were last updated on 15 Jul 2025.

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The best apartments in Washington, DC are: Archer Apartments, The Vale at the Parks, Rocksboro Apartments, The Rodney Apartments and Valo Apartments.

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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.

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