
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the CityCenterDC Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,200 (36 Rentals)
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Quebec House Apartments

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1500 Mass

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The Iris

7th Flats

Zen Apollo

Link Apartments® H Street
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Affinity at 2M

The Phoenix Apartments

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Banner Lane

Park East Apartments

Avec on H Street

The Florian

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Market House

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The Aspen

Waterside Towers
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Mass Court

View 14

The Garrett

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Alula at Bridge District

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Stratos at Bridge District

MAA Massachusetts Avenue

Capitol View on 14th

AdMo Heights

Crosby
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Jefferson Marketplace

The MO

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Alta 801

Annex on 12th

Highbridge

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Latrobe

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Andover House

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CityCenterDC, Washington, DC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in CityCenterDC?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| CityCenterDC Studio Apartments | $2,152 | $1,248 | $8,176 |
| CityCenterDC 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,108 | $1,651 | $10,000+ |
| CityCenterDC 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,634 | $1,908 | $10,000+ |
| CityCenterDC 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,934 | $2,100 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 36 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the CityCenterDC Neighborhood of Washington, DC.
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Cheapest Available CityCenterDC Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the CityCenterDC area of Washington, DC is a Studio unit found at The Woodner priced from $1,248. Quebec House Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,473. Here are the most affordable CityCenterDC apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Woodner | Standard Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,248 |
| Quebec House Apartments | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,473 |
| 1500 Mass | FPF 476 | Studio,1BA | $1,523 |
| The Iris | S5AFF | Studio,1BA | $1,529 |
| 7th Flats | S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,593 |
| Arcade Sunshine | PARKVIEW | Studio,1BA | $1,596 |
| Affinity at 2M | Studio Plan A Market | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
| Link Apartments® H Street | S5 | Studio,1BA | $1,602 |
| Zen Apollo | Urban One - 550 | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
| Banner Lane | A14 | 1BR,1BA | $1,651 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in CityCenterDC, DC
As of June 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the CityCenterDC area is the $3.26 price per square foot B2C Model at Andover House in the in the Mount Vernon Square neighborhood starting from $3,770. The second greatest value CityCenterDC apartment is the B2 Model at Banner Lane starting at $2,701 with a $3.31 price per square foot in the Mount Vernon Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for CityCenterDC apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andover House | B2C | 2BR,2BA | $3.26 |
| Banner Lane | B2 | 2BR,1BA | $3.31 |
| Waterside Towers | Tower (Efficiency) | Studio ,1BA | $3.27 |
| The Aspen | One Bedroom One Bath (587 SF) | 1BR,1BA | $3.62 |
| Park East Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.61 |
| Cortland Mount Vernon | S1 - Renovated | Studio ,1BA | $3.49 |
| Quebec House Apartments | Studio B | Studio ,1BA | $3.27 |
| Zen Apollo | Urban One - 478 | Studio ,1BA | $3.56 |
| Affinity at 2M | Studio Plan A Market | Studio ,1BA | $3.47 |
| Arcade Sunshine | PARKVIEW | Studio ,1BA | $3.53 |
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Among cities in District of Columbia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap CityCenterDC Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in CityCenterDC?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in CityCenterDC is under $1,651.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in CityCenterDC?
The cheapest apartment in CityCenterDC is Banner Lane which is listed at $1,651, while the average apartment in CityCenterDC costs $7,864.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in CityCenterDC?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 216 regular apartments in CityCenterDC that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in CityCenterDC?
Cheap apartments in CityCenterDC have an average cost of $2,144 which is $5,720 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in CityCenterDC.
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