
Apartments for Rent in the Downtown DC Neighborhood of Washington, DC (1,764 Rentals)


Annex on 12th

City Ridge

The Florian

Affinity at 2M

1301 Thomas Circle
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Lex and Leo at Waterfront Station

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WestEnd25

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Waterside Towers

Claret

Reverb

Pinnacle

Crosby
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Balsa

Alta 801

Banner Lane

The Westerly

Collection 14

The Kiley
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The Clifton

Modern on M

1331

Valo Apartments

Trellis House

Artline Apartments

Adams Garden Towers

Westbrooke Place

2112 New Hampshire Avenue

Jefferson Marketplace

Zen Apollo
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The Ellington

Westpark Apartments

The Shay

The Louis

Q Street Apartments

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Downtown DC, Washington, DC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown DC?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown DC Studio Apartments | $2,149 | $1,150 | $4,033 |
Downtown DC 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,747 | $868 | $8,771 |
Downtown DC 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,130 | $1,281 | $10,000+ |
Downtown DC 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,052 | $1,224 | $10,000+ |
Downtown DC 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,250 | $6,200 | $8,300 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Dc, Washington, DC
Ranked #2
Among cities in District of Columbia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Downtown Dc, Washington, DC
Thomson Elementary School
School Without Walls High School
Walker-Jones Education Campus
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Lifestyle Ratings
This website compares millions of points of data to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Washington. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Family-Friendly Rating
When renting for a family with kids, location matters. This submarket is known as a favorite part of town for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. Family Friendly neighborhoods provide resources like parks, recreation and A/V rooms, trails, and having the most respected schools available.
Outdoors Rating
For some, access to parks, paths, and trails is very important. This area is providing really good access to the outdoors, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Luxury Living Rating
Downtown DC has emerged as amongst the finest luxury communities in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like racquetball and tennis courts, luxury pools, concierge services, park views, easy access to green space, and nice home amenities like granite or quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. Luxury submarkets also often offer wood-burning fireplaces, raquetball courts, and a full-time security staff or doorman.
Pet Friendly Rating
This part of Washington ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown DC
How much are Studio apartments in Downtown DC?
There are currently 753 Studio Apartments in Downtown DC with rent ranges from $1,150 to $4,033 with an average price of $2,149.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Downtown DC Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Downtown DC ranges from $868 to $8,771 with an average monthly rent of $2,747.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown DC cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downtown DC range from $1,281 to $20,449. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,130.
How expensive are Downtown DC Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 139 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown DC on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,224 to $17,219 - averaging $6,052 for the location.
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