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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Washington, DC

1,674 Rentals Available
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Washington, DC. 1,674 Rentals Available
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Apartments Under $900

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    116 Irvington St. Suite B SW, Washington, DC 20032
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Apartments Under $1,000

  • a blue house with a red door and a tree
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    228 Malcolm X Avenue Southeast, Washington, DC 20032
    1 BED $900
  • 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+
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  • a kitchen and a dining room with a stove and a table
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    3730-3790 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE, Washington, DC 20032
    STUDIO $980
    1 BED $1,175
    2 BEDS $1,295
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    114 Wayne Place SE, Washington, DC 20032
    1 BED $990
    2 BEDS $1,042+

Apartments Under $1,100

  • a rendering of a tall brick building on a city street
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    400 Florida Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002
    STUDIO $1,200+
    1 BED $1,000+
    2 BEDS $1,495+
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    3738 D Street, SE, Washington, DC 20019
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  • a kitchen with wooden cabinets and a counter top
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    3620 16Th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20010
    STUDIO $1,040
    1 BED $1,236+
    2 BEDS $1,950

Apartments Under $1,200

  • a stainless steel stove and oven in a kitchen
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    3300-3304 Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast, Washington, DC 20020
    STUDIO $1,100
    1 BED $1,100+
    2 BEDS $1,423+
  • a visualization of a sphere with the yari logo on a blue background
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    2468 Who Do We Appreciate Dr., America's City, DC 24681
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    1 BED $5,000
    2 BEDS $1,100
  • a kitchen with wood cabinets and a sink and a black refrigerator
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    2632 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20020
    1 BED $1,102
    2 BEDS $1,285
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  • a kitchen with a stove and a sink
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    3539 A Street SE, Washington, DC 20019
    1 BED $1,223
    2 BEDS $1,124+
    3 BEDS $1,729
  • a living room with a white couch and a coffee table
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    1812 23Rd St SE, Washington, DC 20020
    STUDIO $1,165
    1 BED $1,345
    2 BEDS $1,545
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  • a living room and dining room with a kitchen and a table
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    1720 Trenton Pl SE, Washington, DC 20020
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    1 BED $1,175
    2 BEDS $1,520
  • an open living room and dining room with a couch and a table
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    1717 Alabama Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
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    1 BED $1,175
    2 BEDS $1,520

Apartments Under $1,300

  • a living room with carpet and a large window
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    324 Anacostia Road, SE, Washington, DC 20019
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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
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $1,225+
    2 BEDS $1,350
  • 301 Tingey St SE Studio-2 Beds Apartment for Rent
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    301 Tingey St SE, Washington, DC 20003
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    715 Randolph Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20017
    1 BED $1,237
  • a bedroom with a bed and a kitchen with a table and chairs
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    6939 Georgia Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20012
    STUDIO $1,237+
    1 BED $1,695
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    118 Galveston St., SW, Washington, DC 20032
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  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and wooden cabinets
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    4256 Benning Road Northeast, Washington, DC 20019
    1 BED $1,250
    2 BEDS $1,250+
  • the logo of eg apartments on a white background
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    2932 Nash Place Southeast, Washington, DC 20019
    1 BED $1,260
  • a living room and kitchen with a couch and a table
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    2100 Maryland Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002
    1 BED $1,275
    2 BEDS $1,450
  • 1346 4Th Street SE Studio-2 Beds Apartment for Rent
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    1346 4Th Street SE, Washington, DC 20003
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  • a living room with a couch and a tv
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    2942 2Nd St. SE, Washington, DC 20032
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    4660 Martin Luther King Jr Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20032
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Apartments Under $1,400

  • a living room with a blue couch and a black and white rug
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    2532 Southern Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
    1 BED $1,312
    2 BEDS $1,312
  • a brick building with two balconies and a door
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    2834 Q Street, SE, Washington, DC 20020
    1 BED $1,328
    2 BEDS $1,589
  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    2607 Naylor Rd SE, Washington, DC 20020
    1 BED $1,375
    2 BEDS $1,330
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    57 Galveston Street, NW, Washington, DC 20032
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  • a living room with a couch and a table with chairs
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    101 Franklin Street, NE, Washington, DC 20008
    2 BEDS $1,353
    3 BEDS $1,664
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  • 1300 Yards Place SE 1-3 Beds Apartment for Rent
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    1300 Yards Place SE, Washington, DC 20003
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  • a living room with a window and a carpet
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    444 16Th Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002
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    1 BED $1,421
    2 BEDS $1,780
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  • a kitchen and living room with white cabinets and a table and chairs
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    1611 Eckington Place NE, Washington, DC 20002
    STUDIO $1,435+
    1 BED $2,095+
    2 BEDS $2,450+
  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    2000 Ridgecrest Ct SE, Washington, DC 20020
    1 BED $1,438
    2 BEDS $1,662+
    3 BEDS $1,923
  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    2324 41St St., NW, Washington, DC 20007
    STUDIO $1,447
    1 BED $1,921+
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  • a living room with a couch and a tv
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    3800 14Th St NW, Washington, DC 20011
    STUDIO $1,450
    1 BED $1,820
  • a tall brick building with many windows and a tree in front of it
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    1900 16Th Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20020
    1 BED $1,454
    2 BEDS $1,944
  • a cat laying in a bed with the word cat friendly
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    1401 Sheridan St NW, Washington, DC 20011
    STUDIO $1,465
    1 BED $1,650
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a stove and microwave and a sink
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    1363 Peabody ST NW, Washington, DC 20011
    1 BED $1,466
    2 BEDS $2,403+
    3 BEDS $4,430
  • a poster for a silent auction with a yellow abstract design
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    1445 Ogden Street NW, Washington, DC 20010
    STUDIO $1,486+
    1 BED $1,849+
    2 BEDS $2,170
  • a living room with a gray couch and a blue rug
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    4201 Mass Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20016
    STUDIO $1,488+
    1 BED $1,780+
    2 BEDS $3,238+
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    2633 16Th Street NW, Washington, DC 20009
    STUDIO $1,492
    1 BED $1,579
    2 BEDS $1,849
  • a living room with blue furniture and a large window
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    5100 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20008
    STUDIO $1,496+
    1 BED $1,920
  • 1212 4Th Street SE Studio-2 Beds Apartment for Rent
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    1212 4Th Street SE, Washington, DC 20003
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  • a living room with a black leather couch and a television
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    2501 N St. SE, Washington, DC 20019
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    1 BED $1,514
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  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and wooden cabinets
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    4430 Martin Luther King Junior Avenue Southwest, Washington, DC 20032
    2 BEDS $1,522+
    3 BEDS $2,200
  • a living room with a couch and a tv
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    100-120 Fort Dr NE, Washington, DC 20011
    1 BED $1,540
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  • a white building with a blue door and stairs
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    1754 S Street NW, Washington, DC 20009
    STUDIO $1,545
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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 $990 and $20,228.

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

There are 597 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Washington, DC were last updated on 20 Feb 2026.

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

The average Washington, DC cheap apartment size is 2,791 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.

Renting a cheap apartment in Washington, DC

Our nation’s capital is an amazing place to work and live. Washington D.C. has a varied offering of neighborhoods, restaurants and art and culture opportunities, not to mention the excitement of being in the heart of America’s political process. The local economy is obviously driven by the federal government. Tourism is another major income generator for the area. Though a very urban city, D.C. residents enjoy getting out for recreation in the many city urban parks. Visiting the historic landmarks, memorials and museums here is a must for any newcomer.

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Finding the right apartment as far as size and location go is one aspect of apartment searching, but making sure that it provides all that you need within a reasonable price is another. On RentCafe, you can search for cheap apartments near you and ensure that you find one that suites your needs. Worried the neighborhood or city you are looking to move to is known to have higher rents? You can browse our listings and find the cheap apartments in any location, whether you are looking at a specific neighborhood, ZIP code, or city.

The perfect apartment for you is out there, either near you or anywhere in the U.S. that you are looking to move to. So, let's find the one that satisfies your wants and needs, but that also comes at an affordable price.

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 1,674 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 $2,452 per month so any rental south of $1,962 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Washington, DC rents go as low as $900/mo.

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