
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the CityCenterDC Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,200 (38 Rentals)
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Union Heights

1500 Mass

Capital Plaza Apartments

Quebec House Apartments

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The Iris

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Banner Lane

Zen Apollo

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Stratos at Bridge District

Avec on H Street

Alula at Bridge District

The Metropolitan Apartments

Ellington Apartments

Arcade Sunshine

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The Aspen
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Slate at NoMa

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The Garrett

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Park East Apartments

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OZMA

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Alta 801

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Capitol View on 14th

Jefferson Marketplace

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The MO

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Annex on 12th
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Waterside Towers

AdMo Heights

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Andover House

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Mass Court

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View 14

The Shaw

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Zephyr at Wardman Park

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Vermeer

The Woodward Building Apartments
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in CityCenterDC?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| CityCenterDC Studio Apartments | $2,199 | $1,240 | $6,582 |
| CityCenterDC 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,902 | $1,572 | $10,000+ |
| CityCenterDC 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,396 | $1,908 | $10,000+ |
| CityCenterDC 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,960 | $2,075 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 38 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 $1,240. Union Heights has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,305. Here are the most affordable CityCenterDC apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| The Woodner | Standard Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,240 |
| Union Heights | S4A | Studio,1BA | $1,305 |
| Quebec House Apartments | Studio E | Studio,1BA | $1,523 |
| The Iris | S5AFF | Studio,1BA | $1,529 |
| Banner Lane | A6 - Affordable | 1BR,1BA | $1,572 |
| Zen Apollo | Urban One - 447 | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| Affinity at 2M | Studio Plan A Market | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
| Link Apartments® H Street | A6 | 1BR,1BA | $1,606 |
| Stratos at Bridge District | Studio - Stratos - AA10 | Studio,1BA | $1,639 |
| Capital Plaza Apartments | STUDIO (ST 1) | Studio,1BA | $1,655 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in CityCenterDC, DC
As of March 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the CityCenterDC area is the $2.99 price per square foot Tower (2 Bedroom Corner) Model at Waterside Towers in the in the Mall neighborhood starting from $3,586. The second greatest value CityCenterDC apartment is the 2 Bed - 1 Bath Model at Ellington Apartments starting at $2,499 with a $2.50 price per square foot in the Edgewood 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. |
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| Waterside Towers | Tower (2 Bedroom Corner) | 2BR,2BA | $2.99 |
| Ellington Apartments | 2 Bed - 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| Affinity at 2M | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Plan B Market | 2BR,2BA | $3.55 |
| Avec on H Street | 2-1-A | 2BR,1BA | $3.54 |
| Union Heights | A1Ae | 1BR,1BA | $3.33 |
| Cortland Mount Vernon | S1R | Studio ,1BA | $3.64 |
| Park East Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $3.56 |
| Quebec House Apartments | Studio B | Studio ,1BA | $3.27 |
| The Woodner | Large Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.28 |
| Zen Apollo | Urban One - 447 | Studio ,1BA | $3.57 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCitycenterdc, Washington, DC
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Among cities in District of Columbia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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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 $1,655.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in CityCenterDC?
The cheapest apartment in CityCenterDC is Banner Lane which is listed at $1,572, while the average apartment in CityCenterDC costs $6,389.
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 708 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 $2,537 which is $3,852 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in CityCenterDC.
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