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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Washington, DC

Cheap Apartments for Rent in Washington, DC. 1,665 Rentals Available
1,665 Rentals Available

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Apartments Under $900

  • a kitchen with a sink and wooden cabinets
    27 units available
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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
    Only 2 units left
    1 bd $900
    Base rent
    228 Malcolm X Avenue Southeast, Washington, DC 20032
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  • a kitchen with black appliances and wooden cabinets
    1 bd $1,100
    2 bd $950+
    Base rent
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    3800 South Capitol St, Washington, DC 20032
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  • a kitchen and a dining room with a stove and a table
    Only 1 unit left
    Studio $980
    1 bd $1,175
    2 bd $1,295
    Base rent
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    3730-3790 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE, Washington, DC 20032
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  • a sign on the side of a brick building
    8 units available
    1 bd $990
    2 bd $1,042+
    Base rent
    114 Wayne Place SE, Washington, DC 20032
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Apartments Under $1,100

  • a rendering of a tall brick building on a city street
    22 units available
    Studio $1,200+
    1 bd $1,000+
    2 bd $1,495+
    Base rent
    400 Florida Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002
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  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    3738 D Street, SE, Washington, DC 20019
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  • a kitchen with wooden cabinets and a counter top
    Studio $1,040
    1 bd $1,236+
    2 bd $1,950
    Base rent
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    3620 16Th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20010
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Apartments Under $1,200

  • a stainless steel stove and oven in a kitchen
    Only 3 units left
    Studio $1,100
    1 bd $1,100+
    2 bd $1,423+
    Base rent
    3300-3304 Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast, Washington, DC 20020
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  • a visualization of a sphere with the yari logo on a blue background
    16 units available
    1 bd $5,000
    2 bd $1,100
    Base rent
    2468 Who Do We Appreciate Dr., America's City, DC 24681
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  • a kitchen with wood cabinets and a sink and a black refrigerator
    1 bd $1,102
    2 bd $1,285
    Base rent
    2632 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20020
    Pet friendly
  • a kitchen with a stove and a sink
    1 bd $1,223
    2 bd $1,124+
    3 bd $1,729
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3539 A Street SE, Washington, DC 20019
  • a living room with a white couch and a coffee table
    5 units available
    Studio $1,165
    1 bd $1,345
    2 bd $1,545
    Base rent
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    1812 23Rd St SE, Washington, DC 20020
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  • 4 units available
    1 bd $1,175
    2 bd $1,520
    Base rent Income restricted
    Verified Listing

    1720 Trenton Pl SE, Washington, DC 20020
    Apply online • In unit laundry • Air conditioner
  • an open living room and dining room with a couch and a table
    5 units available
    1 bd $1,175
    2 bd $1,520
    Base rent Income restricted
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    1717 Alabama Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
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Apartments Under $1,300

  • a living room with carpet and a large window
    Only 3 units left
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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
    5 units available
    1 bd $1,225+
    2 bd $1,350
    Base rent Income restricted
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    2100 Maryland Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002
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  • 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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  • the logo of eg apartments against a white background
    Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $1,237
    Base rent
    715 Randolph Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20017
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  • a bedroom with a bed and a kitchen with a table and chairs
    5 units available
    Studio $1,237+
    1 bd $1,695
    Base rent
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    6939 Georgia Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20012
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  • a living room with a couch and a glass coffee table
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    118 Galveston St., SW, Washington, DC 20032
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  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and wooden cabinets
    Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $1,250
    2 bd $1,250+
    Base rent
    4256 Benning Road Northeast, Washington, DC 20019
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  • the logo of eg apartments on a white background
    Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $1,260
    Base rent
    2932 Nash Place Southeast, Washington, DC 20019
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  • a living room and kitchen with a couch and a table
    11 units available
    1 bd $1,275
    2 bd $1,450
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    2100 Maryland Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002
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  • 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
    4 units available
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    2942 2Nd St. SE, Washington, DC 20032
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  • a living room with a couch and a glass coffee table
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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
    Only 2 units left
    1 bd $1,312
    2 bd $1,312
    Base rent
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    2532 Southern Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
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  • a brick building with two balconies and a door
    1 bd $1,328
    2 bd $1,589
    Base rent
    2834 Q Street, SE, Washington, DC 20020
    Pet friendly
  • a living room with a couch and a table
    Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $1,375
    2 bd $1,330
    Base rent
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    2607 Naylor Rd SE, Washington, DC 20020
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  • a living room with couches and chairs and a table
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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
    2 bd $1,353
    3 bd $1,664
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    101 Franklin Street, NE, Washington, DC 20008
  • 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
    1 bd $1,421
    2 bd $1,780
    Base rent Income restricted
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    444 16Th Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002
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  • a kitchen and living room with white cabinets and a table and chairs
    Studio $1,435+
    1 bd $2,095+
    2 bd $2,450+
    Base rent
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    1611 Eckington Place NE, Washington, DC 20002
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  • a living room with a couch and a table
    Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $1,438
    2 bd $1,662+
    3 bd $1,923
    Base rent
    2000 Ridgecrest Ct SE, Washington, DC 20020
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  • a living room with a couch and a table
    Studio $1,447
    1 bd $1,921+
    Base rent
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    2324 41St St., NW, Washington, DC 20007
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  • a living room with a couch and a tv
    Only 2 units left
    Studio $1,450
    1 bd $1,820
    Base rent
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    3800 14Th St NW, Washington, DC 20011
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  • a tall brick building with many windows and a tree in front of it
    Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $1,454
    2 bd $1,944
    Base rent
    1900 16Th Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20020
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  • a cat laying in a bed with the word cat friendly
    Only 2 units left
    Studio $1,465
    1 bd $1,650
    Base rent
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    1401 Sheridan St NW, Washington, DC 20011
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  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a stove and microwave and a sink
    12 units available
    1 bd $1,466
    2 bd $2,403+
    3 bd $4,430
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1363 Peabody ST NW, Washington, DC 20011
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  • a poster for a silent auction with a yellow abstract design
    Studio $1,486+
    1 bd $1,849+
    2 bd $2,170
    Base rent
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    1445 Ogden Street NW, Washington, DC 20010
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  • a living room with a gray couch and a blue rug
    101 units available
    Studio $1,488+
    1 bd $1,780+
    2 bd $3,238+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4201 Mass Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20016
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  • a large brick building on the corner of a street
    5 units available
    Studio $1,492
    1 bd $1,579
    2 bd $1,849
    Base rent
    2633 16Th Street NW, Washington, DC 20009
    Pet friendly
  • a living room with blue furniture and a large window
    Rent specials
    Studio $1,496+
    1 bd $1,920
    Base rent
    5100 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20008
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  • 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
    Rent specials
    1 bd $1,514
    Base rent
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    2501 N St. SE, Washington, DC 20019
  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and wooden cabinets
    4 units available
    2 bd $1,522+
    3 bd $2,200
    Base rent
    4430 Martin Luther King Junior Avenue Southwest, Washington, DC 20032
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  • a living room with a couch and a tv
    Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $1,540
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    100-120 Fort Dr NE, Washington, DC 20011
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    2929 Connecticut Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20008
    Pet friendly • In unit laundry • Dishwasher
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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 589 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Washington, DC were last updated on 21 May 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.