Apartments Under $1,200 in Washington, DC

This month, the typical cost to rent a one-bedroom apartment in Washington stands at $2,200, with the majority falling between $1,160 and $3,400. Out of the 11,699 one-bedroom apartments currently on the market in Washington, 308 are priced below $1,200, accounting for 3% of the total available one-bedroom units in Washington.

In September 2026, there are a variety of affordable apartments available in Washington, DC and its surrounding cities, including 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. The chart above displays the number of apartments under $1,200 that are currently on the market in the Washington, DC metro area. These apartments cater to renters who are seeking budget-friendly options without compromising on quality. With a total inventory of 188 available apartments, prospective renters have a wide range of choices when it comes to finding an affordable place to call home in the nation's capital and its neighboring cities.

City	Apartments Under $1,200 in September	M/M % Change
Washington, DC	102	+0.96%
Arlington, VA	10	+1.05%
Laurel, MD	6	+0.72%
Fairfax, VA	6	+1.03%
Hyattsville, MD	6	+0.82%
Silver Spring, MD	5	+1.11%
College Park, MD	5	+0.93%
Falls Church, VA	4	+1.07%
Ashburn, VA	4	+1.0%
Alexandria, VA	4	+1.15%

Available apartments under $1,200	1,523
Top amenities	On Site Laundry, Refrigerator, Range / Oven, Secured Entry, 24 Hour Maintenance
Deals	28
Pet friendly	26
Utilities included	27
Furnished	8
Studio	31
1 Bedroom	93
2 Bedroom	23