According to rental site Zumper, median rents for a one-bedroom in Washington are hovering around $1,961. But how does the low-end pricing on a Washington rental look these days—and what might you get for your money?
We took a look at local listings for studios and one-bedroom apartments to find out what price-conscious apartment seekers can expect to find.
Take a look at the cheapest listings available right now, below. (Note: prices and availability are subject to change.)
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H Street
Listed at $895/month, this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, located on H Street in Anacostia, is 54.4 percent less than the median rent for a one bedroom in Washington, which is currently estimated at around $1,961/month.
In the unit, you'll find air conditioning, a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting, wooden cabinetry and a galley kitchen. Cats and dogs are not welcome. Be prepared for a $50 application fee.
According to Walk Score, the area around this address is quite walkable, is bikeable and has good transit options.
(See the complete listing here.)
838 20th St. NE
This one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, situated at 838 20th St. NE in Stadium-Armory, is listed for $947/month.
The apartment features both air conditioning and central heating, hardwood flooring, closet space and an enclosed porch. Animals are not allowed.
According to Walk Score's assessment, this location is very walkable, is bikeable and offers many nearby public transportation options.
(See the complete listing here.)
2345 Green St. SE
Here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom space at 2345 Green St. SE in Anacostia, which is going for $975/month.
The building offers on-site laundry and a playground. In the unit, expect to find both air conditioning and central heating, a mix of hardwood and carpeted flooring, a balcony and a walk-in closet. Animals are not welcome. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental.
Per Walk Score ratings, the area around this address is car-dependent, is somewhat bikeable and offers many nearby public transportation options.
(See the full listing here.)
Benning Road
Then, there's this apartment with one bedroom and one bathroom on Benning Road in Deanwood, listed at $1,050/month.
Apartment amenities include hardwood flooring, air conditioning and in-unit laundry. Neither cats nor dogs are welcome.
Walk Score indicates that the area around this address is somewhat walkable, is relatively bikeable and has excellent transit.
(See the listing here.)
431 Atlantic St. SE, #102
Also listed at $1,050/month is this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment located at 431 Atlantic St. SE, #102 in Anacostia.
In the unit, the listing promises air conditioning, carpeting, a dishwasher and a ceiling fan. Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: this spot doesn't allow cats or dogs. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental.
Per Walk Score ratings, this location is somewhat walkable, isn't particularly bikeable and offers many nearby public transportation options.
(Here's the listing.)
