Cheap Apartments for Rent in the CityCenterDC Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,273 (34 Rentals)

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The Woodner
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$1,273 - $2,220
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$1,273 - $2,220

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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Woodner

3636 16th St NWWashington, DC 20010
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The Iris
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$1,508 - $3,979
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Iris

7 M St NEWashington, DC 20002
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The Aspen
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$1,768 - $5,540
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$1,768 - $5,540

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The Aspen

1011 4th St NWWashington, DC 20001
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Rowan
$1,850 - $3,400
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$1,850 - $3,400

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Rowan

2607 Reed St NEWashington, DC 20018
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Alta 801
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$1,875 - $4,345
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Alta 801

801 New Jersey Ave NWWashington, DC 20001
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Banner Lane
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$1,965 - $6,748
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$1,965 - $6,748

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$1,965 - $6,748
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Banner Lane

44 Banner LnWashington, DC 20001
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Annex on 12th
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$2,222 - $14,739
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$2,222 - $14,739

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Annex on 12th

300 12th St SWWashington, DC 20024
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Zephyr at Wardman Park
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$2,235 - $22,569
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Zephyr at Wardman Park

2601 Calvert St NWWashington, DC 20008
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Vermeer
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$2,248 - $21,270
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$2,248 - $21,270

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Vermeer

113 Potomac Ave SWWashington, DC 20024
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Aviator House
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$2,275 - $8,650
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Aviator House

1625 Massachusetts Ave NWWashington, DC 20036
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CityCenterDC, Washington, DC Local Guide

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 $1,273. District Co-Living has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,450. Here are the most affordable CityCenterDC apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The WoodnerStandard StudioStudio,1BA$1,273
District Co-LivingDOWNTOWN DC | Furnished | Utilities Included | ...1BR,1BA$1,450
7th FlatsS4.8 IZStudio,1BA$1,550
Zen ApolloUrban One - 447Studio,1BA$1,595
Affinity at 2M StreetStudio Plan A MarketStudio,1BA$1,600
Quebec House ApartmentsStudio AStudio,1BA$1,600
1500 MassFPA 456Studio,1BA$1,655
The Phoenix ApartmentsStudio 09 TierStudio,1BA$1,699
Avec on H StreetStudio-DStudio,1BA$1,725
Link Apartments® H StreetS2Studio,1BA$1,782

Best Value Apartments for Rent in CityCenterDC, DC

As of August 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the CityCenterDC area is the $3.70 price per square foot B3 - Renovated Model at Cortland Mount Vernon in the in the Mount Vernon Square neighborhood starting from $3,799. The second greatest value CityCenterDC apartment is the Vermont Model at Columbia Plaza starting at $3,365 with a $3.55 price per square foot in the George Washington University neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for CityCenterDC apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cortland Mount VernonB3 - Renovated2BR,2BA$3.70
Columbia PlazaVermont1BR,1BA$3.55
Affinity at 2M Street2 Bedroom 2 Bath Plan B Market2BR,2BA$3.55
Waterside TowersGarden (2 Bedroom Duplex)2BR,1BA$2.89
Quebec House Apartments1 Bedroom H1BR,1BA$2.80
View 14One Bedroom A1D1BR,1BA$3.67
Arcade SunshineCELESTIALStudio ,1BA$3.46
1500 MassFPK 5801BR,1BA$3.73
Banner LaneS7Studio ,1BA$3.56
Zen ApolloUrban One - 447Studio ,1BA$3.57

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Citycenterdc, Washington, DC

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Among cities in District of Columbia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.5
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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 $1,782.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in CityCenterDC?

The cheapest apartment in CityCenterDC is District Co-Living which is listed at $1,450, while the average apartment in CityCenterDC costs $3,150.

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 260 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 $2,491 which is $659 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in CityCenterDC.

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