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Apartments for Rent in Washington, DC under $1200

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Apartments for Rent in Washington, DC under $1200. 185 Rentals Available
  • a kitchen and living room with a table and a counter top
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    2801 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20020
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  • a small kitchen with a stove and a sink
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    1535 Morris Road, SE, Washington, DC 20020
    1 BED $905
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  • a living room with a couch and a tv
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    3420 11Th Pl SE, Washington, DC 20032
    1 BED $1,087
  • a living room with a green couch and a table with chairs
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    3313 C Street, SE, Washington, DC 20019
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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 $1,199
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    400 Florida Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002
    STUDIO $1,200+
    1 BED $1,000+
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
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    1535 Morris Road, SE, Washington, DC 20020
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  • 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 kitchen with a sink and stove and wooden cabinets
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    4510 2Nd Street, NE, Washington, DC 20011
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  • a kitchen with a stove sink and a window
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    3022 K St SE, Washington, DC 20019
    1 BED $1,076
  • 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 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 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
  • a kitchen with a sink and wooden cabinets
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    116 Irvington St. Suite B SW, Washington, DC 20032
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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
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    2936 Nash Place Southeast, Washington, DC 20019
    1 BED $1,061
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    2530-2532 Park Place SE, Washington, DC 20020
    STUDIO $1,150
    1 BED $1,200
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    2468 Who Do We Appreciate Dr., America's City, DC 24681
    2 BEDS $1,100
  • 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+
  • a sign on the side of a brick building
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    114 Wayne Place SE, Washington, DC 20032
    1 BED $990
    2 BEDS $1,042+
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    2933 Nash Place Southeast, Washington, DC 20019
    1 BED $1,184
  • 1912 C St Studio-1 Bed Apartment for Rent
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    1912 C St, Washington, DC 20002
    STUDIO $600+
    1 BED $825+
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    2921 Nash Place Southeast, Washington, DC 20019
    1 BED $872+
  • a red brick house with a green lawn and trees
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    3652 Bangor St SE, Washington, DC 20020
    1 BED $1,000
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    175 35Th Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20019
    1 BED $1,009
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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 19 Feb 2026.

What are the best apartments in Washington, DC?

The best apartments in Washington, DC are: 1724 T Street NW, Jasper Place, Alton District, Alta 801 and Tilden Hall 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.

Search for apartments in Washington, DC under $1,200

There’s more than one way to spend $1,200 on rent in Washington, DC, so the first step is to start thinking about what you really want from your new home. Be mindful of what makes you tick. Look for 2 bedroom apartments for rent for less than $1,200 if you want to share your living space and don’t mind being further away from the city center. Search for 3 bedroom apartments if you’re moving in with family or planning to share part of your life and living expenses with more friends. If city bustle is what you live for, you might want to search for a studio or 1 bedroom apartment closer to the city center.

The perfect $1,200 rental near you

Don’t dismiss the idea of a studio just because it sounds small and featureless: studios come in many shapes and sizes, and it only takes a few strikes of creativity to go from drab to lively. If an all-in-one-room apartment spells total lack of privacy for you, have a look at the 1 bedroom apartments for rent in Washington, DC. Customize your search by using more RentCafe filters. Decide what amenities you can’t live without and focus your search on the apartments that offer them. Are you bringing in a pet? Narrow your options to pet-friendly apartments for rent. Want more windows so that natural light floods your home? Hardwood floors or plush carpet in the living area? There are 47 apartments for rent below $1,200 in Washington, DC for every taste. Decide what you need, stay focused, and you’re bound to find your perfect apartment in no time.

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