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

1500 Mass

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The Iris

7th Flats

Zen Apollo

Quebec House Apartments

Affinity at 2M Street
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The Phoenix Apartments

Waterside Towers

Avec on H Street

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The Aspen

Columbia Plaza

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Rowan

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Alta 801
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The Florian

Capitol View on 14th

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Banner Lane

Arcade Sunshine

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View 14

MAA Massachusetts Avenue
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AdMo Heights

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Alula at Bridge District

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Annex on 12th

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Zephyr at Wardman Park

The DeSoto Apartments

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Vermeer

Jefferson Marketplace

The MO
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Stratos at Bridge District
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 | $2,255 | $1,273 | $5,115 |
| CityCenterDC 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,229 | $1,450 | $10,000+ |
| CityCenterDC 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,761 | $1,887 | $10,000+ |
| CityCenterDC 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,217 | $2,079 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 34 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 $1,273. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Woodner | Standard Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,273 |
| District Co-Living | DOWNTOWN DC | Furnished | Utilities Included | ... | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| 7th Flats | S4.8 IZ | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
| Zen Apollo | Urban One - 447 | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| Affinity at 2M Street | Studio Plan A Market | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
| Quebec House Apartments | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
| 1500 Mass | FPA 456 | Studio,1BA | $1,655 |
| The Phoenix Apartments | Studio 09 Tier | Studio,1BA | $1,699 |
| Avec on H Street | Studio-D | Studio,1BA | $1,725 |
| Link Apartments® H Street | S2 | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cortland Mount Vernon | B3 - Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $3.70 |
| Columbia Plaza | Vermont | 1BR,1BA | $3.55 |
| Affinity at 2M Street | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Plan B Market | 2BR,2BA | $3.55 |
| Waterside Towers | Garden (2 Bedroom Duplex) | 2BR,1BA | $2.89 |
| Quebec House Apartments | 1 Bedroom H | 1BR,1BA | $2.80 |
| View 14 | One Bedroom A1D | 1BR,1BA | $3.67 |
| Arcade Sunshine | CELESTIAL | Studio ,1BA | $3.46 |
| 1500 Mass | FPK 580 | 1BR,1BA | $3.73 |
| Banner Lane | S7 | Studio ,1BA | $3.56 |
| 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.
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 $1,782.
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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