Washington, D.C. · Budget

Washington, D.C. apartments under $1,500/month

If you're looking under $1,500 per month, you're looking at studios in mid-tier neighborhoods, sharing 2-beds, or living slightly farther from campus. The neighborhoods below in Washington, D.C. fit this budget.

Best neighborhoods under $1,500/month in Washington, D.C.

Tenleytown

Tenleytown is American University's home — quiet, residential, with a Red Line stop and affordable housing options.

$1,500 – $3,500/mo

Columbia Heights

Columbia Heights is more affordable than Foggy Bottom — vibrant, walkable, with Metro to GWU and American.

$1,400 – $3,000/mo

Universities in Washington, D.C.

Georgetown under $1,500/month GWU under $1,500/month American under $1,500/month

Frequently asked questions

Can I really find apartments under $1,500/month in Washington, D.C.?

Yes — 2 of our covered Washington, D.C. neighborhoods have units under $1,500/month, especially Tenleytown, Columbia Heights.

Will I need a roommate to stay under $1,500/month in Washington, D.C.?

Often yes — sharing a 2-bed is the most reliable way to stay under $1,500/month in Washington, D.C. without sacrificing safety or commute.

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Studio 1-bed 2-bed 3-bed under $1,500/month under $2,000/month under $2,500/month under $3,000/month

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