Apartments Under $1,000 in Washington, DC

This month, the typical cost to rent a one-bedroom apartment in Washington stands at $2,180, with the majority falling between $1,250 and $3,270. Out of the 16,828 one-bedroom apartments currently on the market in Washington, 291 are priced below $1,000, accounting for 2% of the total available one-bedroom units in Washington.

In December 2025, there are a total of 120 apartments available for rent in the Washington, DC metro area for under $1,000. Washington, DC itself has a selection of affordable apartments in this price range, but there are also great options in the surrounding cities such as Barnesville, Berwyn Heights, Bladensburg, Bowie, Brentwood, Brookeville, Cheverly, Chevy Chase Section Five, Chevy Chase Section Three, Chevy Chase View, Chevy Chase Village, College Park, District Heights, Gaithersburg, Garrett Park, Glen Echo, Glenarden, Greenbelt, Hyattsville, Indian Head, Kensington, La Plata, Landover Hills, Laurel, Laytonsville, Martins Additions, Morningside, Mount Rainier, New Carrollton, North Chevy Chase, Poolesville, Riverdale Park, Rockville, Seat Pleasant, Somerset, Takoma Park, University Park, Washington Grove, Fairfax, Falls Church, Herndon, Manassas, Manassas Park, Vienna, Alexandria, Ashburn, Chantilly, Clarksburg, Dale City, Fort Washington, Great Falls, Lorton, Sprinfield, Triangle, Upper Marlboro, Waldorf, Silver Spring, Mclean, Arlington, Woodbridge, Crofton, Centreville, Germantown, Burke, Annandale, Sterling, Oakton, Damascus, Montgomery Village, Adelphi, Beltsville, Temple Hills, Suitland, Oxon Hill, Camp Springs, Largo, Tysons Corner, South Riding, Potomac, Burtonsville, Olney, Bristow, Glendale, Clinton, Fort Belvoir, Cheltenham, North Potomac, Mitchellville, Aspen Hill, Fulton, Brandywine, Darnestown, White Plains, Reston, Bethesda, Capitol Heights, Springfield, Lanham, Forestville, Chevy Chase, Dumfries, Landover, North Bethesda, and Idylwood. These apartments provide an opportunity for budget-conscious renters to find comfortable and affordable housing options in the bustling DC metro area.

City	Apartments Under $1,000 in December	M/M % Change
Washington, DC	34	+1.02%
Arlington, VA	8	+0.9%
Ashburn, VA	5	+0.67%
Fairfax, VA	4	+1.07%
Laurel, MD	4	+1.05%
College Park, MD	3	+1.06%
Woodbridge, VA	3	+0.87%
Rockville, MD	3	+1.12%
Bladensburg, MD	2	+1.0%
Falls Church, VA	2	+1.08%

Available apartments under $1,000	536
Top amenities	Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Range / Oven, High Speed Internet, Secured Entry
Deals	4
Pet friendly	40
Utilities included	14
Furnished	4
Studio	18
1 Bedroom	43
2 Bedroom	17