
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the CityCenterDC Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,200 (30 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the CityCenterDC area of Washington.


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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 | $2,240 | $1,248 | $7,759 |
| CityCenterDC 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,204 | $1,736 | $10,000+ |
| CityCenterDC 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,574 | $1,908 | $10,000+ |
| CityCenterDC 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,290 | $2,100 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 30 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. Park East Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,499. 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 |
| Park East Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,499 |
| The Iris | S2AFF | Studio,1BA | $1,529 |
| 7th Flats | S4.8 IZ | Studio,1BA | $1,558 |
| 1500 Mass | FPA 456 | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
| Affinity at 2M | Studio Plan A Market | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
| Quebec House Apartments | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,646 |
| The Phoenix Apartments | Studio 06 Tier | Studio,1BA | $1,649 |
| Zen Apollo | Urban One - 521 | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
| Waterside Towers | Tower (Efficiency) | Studio,1BA | $1,699 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in CityCenterDC, DC
As of July 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the CityCenterDC area is the $3.57 price per square foot B3 - Renovated Model at Cortland Mount Vernon in the in the Mount Vernon Square neighborhood starting from $3,661. The second greatest value CityCenterDC apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Plan B Market Model at Affinity at 2M starting at $3,325 with a $3.55 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cortland Mount Vernon | B3 - Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $3.57 |
| Affinity at 2M | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Plan B Market | 2BR,2BA | $3.55 |
| Park East Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $3.37 |
| Banner Lane | B2 | 2BR,1BA | $3.33 |
| Quebec House Apartments | 1 Bedroom I | 1BR,1BA | $3.06 |
| The Aspen | One Bedroom One Bath (670 SF) | 1BR,1BA | $3.54 |
| Waterside Towers | Tower (Efficiency) | Studio ,1BA | $2.83 |
| Zen Apollo | Urban One - 478 | Studio ,1BA | $3.45 |
| 1500 Mass | FPA 456 | Studio ,1BA | $3.51 |
| The Woodner | Standard Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.19 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCitycenterdc, Washington, DC
Ranked #47
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 $1,699.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in CityCenterDC?
The cheapest apartment in CityCenterDC is Banner Lane which is listed at $1,786, while the average apartment in CityCenterDC costs $6,600.
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 373 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 $2,055 which is $4,545 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in CityCenterDC.
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