Can someone tell me less expensive hotel/lodges near washington DC?

We are planning to visit washington DC on a trip. Can you tell me less expensive hotel/lodges near washington to stay for 1-2 days.

A really cheap option could be the following places:

Budget Host

http://www.booking.com/hotel/us/5916-richmond-alexandria.html?aid=315878;sid=247b9242d1ba5194932f26342e12b73e

Motel 6

http://www.booking.com/hotel/us/motel-6-washington-dc.html?aid=315878;sid=247b9242d1ba5194932f26342e12b73e

Also try:

George Washington University Inn

http://www.booking.com/hotel/us/the-george-washington-university-inn.html?aid=315878;sid=247b9242d1ba5194932f26342e12b73e

Morrisson Clark Inn

http://www.booking.com/hotel/us/morrison-clark-inn.html?aid=315878;sid=247b9242d1ba5194932f26342e12b73e

This can also be helpful:

http://www.google.com/custom?hl=en&client=pub-2977208566521185&cof=FORID%3A1%3BGL%3A1%3BLBGC%3A336699%3BLC%3A%230000ff%3BVLC%3A%23663399%3BGFNT%3A%230000ff%3BGIMP%3A%230000ff%3BDIV%3A%23336699%3B&ie=ISO-8859-1&oe=ISO-8859-1&q=washington+DC+cheap+hotels&btnG=Search

Check here

Cheap Hotels in Washington D.C http://hotels.americacheaphotels.com/City.aspx?fileName=Washington_DC&pageIndex=0&sort=MinRate-asc&tabId=Details&rateTabId=rateViewSimple

Use priceline's "name your price" feature. Lowball your offer/bid for the highest star hotel. I just got a hotel room at a Hyatt Place for $45 on it.