What does "Cheap" mean for Apartment rentals in Washington, DC?

Cheap is a relative term to communicate more "affordable" rental and living expenses. Although a property might be found within the "Cheap and Affordable Apartments" search, does not mean it is a low-quality rental. These more affordable apartments are also relative to the other apartment inventory within Washington. Some areas will be cheaper than others and based on demand, rent will fluctuate.

How to search for Cheap and Affordable Apartments in Washington, DC?

When searching on HotPads for more affordable apartments, use the "Sort:" feature to sort apartments by Lowest Price for Washington. Additionally, set a max price for your search and select "Save search" to be notified in real-time when "cheaper" apartments come on the market.

What are some additional tips for securing a "cheaper" apartment?

Although a larger multi-tenant building is less likely to negotiate rental terms there are a few things that don't hurt to try, including: Offer to sign a longer lease for lowered monthly rent Negotiate landscaping or property maintenance for lowered monthly rent Ask about becoming an onsite property manager Educate yourself regarding the apartment rental market and market rates in Washington. Knowing this will help you accurately negotiate fair rent.

Cheap and Affordable Apartments for Rent in Washington, DC from $100

Q: How many cheaper, more affordable apartments are available in Washington, DC?

There are 12.3k cheaper apartment units available for rent.

Cathedral Towers II, LLC, Washington, DC 20007
$100+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 6 units available
Cathedral Towers II, LLCWashington, DC 20007
Call(240) 410-5594
The Residences at St. Elizabeths East, Washington, DC 20032
$793+ /mo
Studio - 3 beds · 37 units available
The Residences at St. Elizabeths EastWashington, DC 20032
New Today
Call(202) 937-3833
Southern Hills, Washington, DC 20032
Contact for price
Studio - 3 beds · 1 bath · 449 - 1,035 sq ft
Southern HillsWashington, DC 20032
3503 Minnesota Ave SE, Washington, DC 20019
$845/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
3503 Minnesota Ave SEWashington, DC 20019
1919 Calvert St, Washington, DC 20009
$850/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 350 sq ft
1919 Calvert StWashington, DC 20009
Jetu, Washington, DC 20002
$855+ /mo
1 bed · 5 units available
JetuWashington, DC 20002
New Today
811 Barnaby St SE, Washington, DC 20032
$893+ /mo
1 - 3 beds · 16 units available
811 Barnaby St SEWashington, DC 20032
1020 45th St NE, Washington, DC 20019
$909+ /mo
1 bed · 2 units available
1020 45th St NEWashington, DC 20019
1026 45th St NE, Washington, DC 20019
$913+ /mo
1 bed · 2 units available
1026 45th St NEWashington, DC 20019
Cypress on Vine Co-Living, Washington, DC 20012
$917+ /mo
1 bed · 15 units available
Cypress on Vine Co-LivingWashington, DC 20012
1723 27th Street SE, Washington, DC 20020
$988+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 2 units available
1723 27th Street SEWashington, DC 20020
4742 S Capitol Ter SW, Washington, DC 20032
$995+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 2 units available
4742 S Capitol Ter SWWashington, DC 20032
11 Hundred Apartments, Washington, DC 20019
$995+ /mo
Studio - 1 bed · 1 bath · 489 - 600 sq ft
11 Hundred ApartmentsWashington, DC 20019
1523 28th St SE, Washington, DC 20020
$1,000+ /mo
1 bed · 1 units available
1523 28th St SEWashington, DC 20020
Bohn Apartments, Washington, DC 20032
$1,000+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 1 bath · 500 - 750 sq ft
Bohn ApartmentsWashington, DC 20032
Eagle Crest Residences, Washington, DC 20032
$1,029+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 30 units available
Eagle Crest ResidencesWashington, DC 20032
New Today
317 Anacostia Rd SE, Washington, DC 20019
$1,035/mo
2 beds · 1 units available
317 Anacostia Rd SEWashington, DC 20019
South Cap Apartments Income Restricted Housing, Washington, DC 20032
$1,042+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 1 bath · 436 - 859 sq ft
South Cap Apartments Income Restricted HousingWashington, DC 20032
$400 Off
Solstice Apartments, Washington, DC 20019
$1,045+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 1 - 2 baths
Solstice ApartmentsWashington, DC 20019
306 Evarts St NE, Washington, DC 20002
$1,046+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 5 units available
306 Evarts St NEWashington, DC 20002
3736 1st St SE, Washington, DC 20032
$1,050/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
3736 1st St SEWashington, DC 20032
3740 1st St SE, Washington, DC 20032
$1,050/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
3740 1st St SEWashington, DC 20032
3748 1st St SE, Washington, DC 20032
$1,050/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
3748 1st St SEWashington, DC 20032
Vida Brightwood Senior Residences, Washington, DC 20011
$1,064/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 400 sq ft
Vida Brightwood Senior ResidencesWashington, DC 20011
140 Kenilworth Ave NE, Washington, DC 20019
$1,068+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 4 units available
140 Kenilworth Ave NEWashington, DC 20019
Victory Square 55+ Active Senior Apartments, Washington, DC 20019
$1,084+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 1 - 2 baths · 624 - 1,016 sq ft
Victory Square 55+ Active Senior ApartmentsWashington, DC 20019
Special Offer
1450 Irving, Washington, DC 20010
$1,095+ /mo
Studio · 1 units available
1450 IrvingWashington, DC 20010
LUZON & VAN BUREN, Washington, DC 20012
$1,096+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 13 units available
LUZON & VAN BURENWashington, DC 20012
The Vista, Washington, DC 20032
$1,099+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 6 units available
The VistaWashington, DC 20032
New Today
Colette, Washington, DC 20024
$1,099+ /mo
Studio - 6 beds · 101 units available
ColetteWashington, DC 20024
New Today
River Hill Apartments, Washington, DC 20032
$1,100+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 10 units available
River Hill ApartmentsWashington, DC 20032
Special Offer
1819 P St SE, Washington, DC 20020
$1,100/mo
1 bed · 2 units available
1819 P St SEWashington, DC 20020
1827 P St SE, Washington, DC 20020
$1,100/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
1827 P St SEWashington, DC 20020
Monroe Co-Living, Washington, DC 20010
$1,100+ /mo
1 bed · 4 units available
Monroe Co-LivingWashington, DC 20010
4701 Benning Rd SE, Washington, DC 20019
$1,100+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 1 bath · 575 - 600 sq ft
4701 Benning Rd SEWashington, DC 20019
1847-1849 Marion Barry Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
$1,121/mo
2 beds · 1 units available
1847-1849 Marion Barry Ave SEWashington, DC 20020
208 Kenilworth Ave NE, Washington, DC 20019
$1,122+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 4 units available
208 Kenilworth Ave NEWashington, DC 20019
Meadow Green Courts, Washington, DC 20019
$1,123+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 1 bath · 608 - 832 sq ft
Meadow Green CourtsWashington, DC 20019
Special Offer
Huntwood Courts, Washington, DC 20019
$1,125+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 18 units available
Huntwood CourtsWashington, DC 20019
Atlantic Gardens, Washington, DC 20032
$1,136+ /mo
1 - 3 beds · 13 units available
Atlantic GardensWashington, DC 20032