Apartments for Rent in Washington, DC under $1200
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1 bd $1,126+Base rent4.0 (35)5415 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20015Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Studio $1,200Base rent4.0 (6)1530 Rhode Island Ave NE, Washington, DC 20018Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
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Studio $1,150+Base rent3.5 (14)1615 Franklin St NE, Washington, DC 20018Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
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1 bd $1,175Base rent Income restricted4.0 (8)1720 Trenton Pl SE, Washington, DC 20020Apply online • In unit laundry • Air conditioner
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5 bd $1,199+6 bd $1,199Total monthly cost2099 First St SW, Washington, DC 20024Apply online • Pet friendly • Patio/Balcony
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1 bd $1,033+Base rent3.0 (11)2100 Maryland Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002Apply online • In unit laundry
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Studio $1,195+Base rent4.0 (19)6939 Georgia Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20012Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
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1 bd $1,100+Base rent4.0 (16)2532 Southern Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020Apply online • Pool • In unit laundry
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1 bd $1,126+Base rent4.0 (35)5415 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20015Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Studio $1,062+Base rent2300 Marion Barry Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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1 bd $1,149+Base rent3.0 (4)3200 E Street SE, Washington, DC 20032Apply online
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1 bd $1,195Base rent4.5 (13)2 Forrester St SE, Washington, DC 20032Apply online • Cat friendly • In unit laundry
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1 bd $1,195Base rent3.0 (6)3101 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20020Apply online • Cat friendly • In unit laundry
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Studio $1,200Base rent4.0 (6)1530 Rhode Island Ave NE, Washington, DC 20018Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
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1 bd $1,000+Base rent24 Danbury Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20032Apply online • Pet friendly
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Studio $1,0501 bd $1,038Base rent12 Danbury Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20032Apply online • Pet friendly
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1 bd $1,056Base rent4239 First Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20032Apply online • Pet friendly
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1 bd $1,162Base rent22 Danbury Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20032Apply online • Pet friendly
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Studio $1,150+Base rent3.5 (14)1615 Franklin St NE, Washington, DC 20018Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
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1 bd $1,143Base rent16 Danbury Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20032Apply online • Pet friendly
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1 bd $1,162Base rent4235 First Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20032Apply online • Pet friendly
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1 bd $1,150Base rent10 Danbury Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20032Apply online • Pet friendly
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1 bd $1,162Base rent4233 First Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20032Apply online • Pet friendly
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1 bd $1,175Base rent Income restricted4.0 (8)1720 Trenton Pl SE, Washington, DC 20020Apply online • In unit laundry • Air conditioner
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Only 2 units leftStudio $1,0001 bd $1,099+2 bd $716Base rent4.0 (3)4264 Benning Road Northeast, Washington, DC 20019Apply online
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Frequently asked questions
When were prices and availability in Washington, DC last updated?
Prices and availability in Washington, DC were last updated on 18 Jun 2026.
What are the best apartments in Washington, DC?
The best apartments in Washington, DC are: The Shay, Archer Apartments, The Vale at the Parks, The Rodney Apartments and The Phoenix Apartments.
What type of rental buildings are in Washington, DC?
In Washington, 58% of the residents are renting compared to 42% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 47% of Washington's rentals, 50% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 3% are single-family rentals.
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