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 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 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.

Affordable Apartments for Rent in Washington, DC from $100

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

There are 16k cheaper apartment units available for rent.

1221A Otis Pl NW #1, Washington, DC 20010
$100/mo
2 beds · 2 baths · 1,100 sq ft
1221A Otis Pl NW #1Washington, DC 20010
Call(703) 935-5968
4008 Edmunds St NW, Washington, DC 20007
$100+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 8 units available
4008 Edmunds St NWWashington, DC 20007
New Today
Call(301) 559-7500
1451 Belmont St NW #P-147, Washington, DC 20009
$225/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 70 sq ft
1451 Belmont St NW #P-147Washington, DC 20009View units
1002 13th St SE #A-1, Washington, DC 20003
$735/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 100 sq ft
1002 13th St SE #A-1Washington, DC 20003
Special Offer
Southern Hills, Washington, DC 20032
Contact for price
Studio - 3 beds · 4 units available
Southern HillsWashington, DC 20032
3503 Minnesota Ave SE, Washington, DC 20019
$845/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
3503 Minnesota Ave SEWashington, DC 20019
3507 Minnesota Ave SE, Washington, DC 20019
$845/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
3507 Minnesota Ave SEWashington, DC 20019
1919 Calvert St, Washington, DC 20009
$850/mo
Studio · 1 units available
1919 Calvert StWashington, DC 20009
811 Barnaby St SE, Washington, DC 20032
$893+ /mo
1 - 3 beds · 19 units available
811 Barnaby St SEWashington, DC 20032View units
Fort Stanton Apartments, Washington, DC 20020
$905/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
Fort Stanton ApartmentsWashington, DC 20020
New Today
Cypress on Vine Co-Living, Washington, DC 20012
$917+ /mo
1 bed · 21 units available
Cypress on Vine Co-LivingWashington, DC 20012
Special Offer
16 Danbury St SE #6F, Washington, DC 20032
$925/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
16 Danbury St SE #6FWashington, DC 20032View units
$500 Gift Card
24 Danbury St SE #3F, Washington, DC 20032
$925/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
24 Danbury St SE #3FWashington, DC 20032View units
$500 Gift Card
30 Danbury St SE #2F, Washington, DC 20032
$925/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
30 Danbury St SE #2FWashington, DC 20032View units
$500 Gift Card
10 Danbury St SE #5F, Washington, DC 20032
$925/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
10 Danbury St SE #5FWashington, DC 20032View units
$500 Gift Card
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 · 2 units available
11 Hundred ApartmentsWashington, DC 20019
$995 Off
819 51st St SE #5, Washington, DC 20019
$1,000/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 500 sq ft
819 51st St SE #5Washington, DC 20019
$100 Gift Card
1014 48th Pl NE #4, Washington, DC 20019
$1,000/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 2,310 sq ft
1014 48th Pl NE #4Washington, DC 20019
905 19th St NE #2, Washington, DC 20002
$1,000/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 4,477 sq ft
905 19th St NE #2Washington, DC 20002View units
3464 23rd St SE, Washington, DC 20020
$1,000/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 400 sq ft
3464 23rd St SEWashington, DC 20020
756 Upsal St SE #C, Washington, DC 20032
$1,000/mo
1 bed · 1.5 baths
756 Upsal St SE #CWashington, DC 20032
5049 D St SE #103, Washington, DC 20019
$1,000/mo
Studio · 1 bath
5049 D St SE #103Washington, DC 20019View units
Bohn Apartments, Washington, DC 20032
$1,000+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 2 units available
Bohn ApartmentsWashington, DC 20032
Langston Views, Washington, DC 20020
$1,003+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 12 units available
Langston ViewsWashington, DC 20020
1 Month Free
The Residences at St. Elizabeths East, Washington, DC 20032
$1,007+ /mo
Studio - 3 beds · 47 units available
The Residences at St. Elizabeths EastWashington, DC 20032
New Today
Eagle Crest Residences, Washington, DC 20032
$1,029+ /mo
Studio - 2 beds · 36 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
Solstice Apartments, Washington, DC 20019
$1,045+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 2 units available
Solstice ApartmentsWashington, DC 20019
2530 Park Pl SE #5, Washington, DC 20020
$1,049/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 500 sq ft
2530 Park Pl SE #5Washington, DC 20020View units
4704 8th St NW, Washington, DC 20011
$1,050/mo
1 bed · 2.5 baths
4704 8th St NWWashington, DC 20011
2711 Q St SE, Washington, DC 20020
$1,050/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
2711 Q St SEWashington, DC 20020View units
1826 Ingleside Ter NW, Washington, DC 20010
Contact for price
1 bed · 1 bath · 135 sq ft
1826 Ingleside Ter NWWashington, DC 20010
Special Offer
4239 1st St SE #3, Washington, DC 20032
$1,056/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
4239 1st St SE #3Washington, DC 20032View units
1 Month Free
3301 16th St NW #402, Washington, DC 20010
$1,065/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 120 sq ft
3301 16th St NW #402Washington, DC 20010View units
Victory Square 55+ Active Senior Apartments, Washington, DC 20019
$1,084+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 3 units available
Victory Square 55+ Active Senior ApartmentsWashington, DC 20019
Special Offer
River Hill Apartments, Washington, DC 20032
$1,085+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 11 units available
River Hill ApartmentsWashington, DC 20032
New Today
5106 N Capitol St NW #BASEMENT, Washington, DC 20011
$1,095/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 800 sq ft
5106 N Capitol St NW #BASEMENTWashington, DC 20011
4916 Nash St NE #7, Washington, DC 20019
$1,095/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
4916 Nash St NE #7Washington, DC 20019
4236 Benning Rd NE #302, Washington, DC 20019
$1,095/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 700 sq ft
4236 Benning Rd NE #302Washington, DC 20019View units