1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown DC Neighborhood of Washington, DC (812 Rentals)

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Cortland Mount Vernon
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$2,126 - $3,261
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$2,011 - $14,548
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Cortland Mount Vernon

443 New York Ave NWWashington, DC 20001
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Annex on 12th
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$2,301 - $4,572
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$2,100 - $6,548
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Annex on 12th

300 12th St SWWashington, DC 20024
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Banner Lane
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$1,727 - $2,771
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$1,426 - $4,396
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$1,426 - $4,396
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Banner Lane

44 Banner LnWashington, DC 20001
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The Iris
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$2,161 - $2,865
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$1,529 - $3,990
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The Iris

7 M St NEWashington, DC 20002
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Accolade
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$2,999 - $4,762
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$2,786 - $14,607
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Accolade

1425 New York Ave NWWashington, DC 20005
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Venture on I
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$2,150 - $2,622
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$1,837 - $3,597
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Venture on I

60 I St SWWashington, DC 20024
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Alta 801
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$2,270 - $2,760
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$2,014 - $4,232
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Alta 801

801 New Jersey Ave NWWashington, DC 20001
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City Ridge
$2,370 - $3,895
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$1,946 - $10,599
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City Ridge

20 Ridge Square NWWashington, DC 20016
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The Westerly
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$2,217 - $3,730
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$1,822 - $5,360
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The Westerly

350 Maple Dr SWWashington, DC 20024
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Modern on M
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$1,876 - $2,941
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$1,616 - $6,703
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Modern on M

465 M St SWWashington, DC 20024
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The Banks
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$2,363 - $3,497
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$1,669 - $9,332
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The Banks

900 7th St SWWashington, DC 20024
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Gallery 64
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$1,995 - $2,679
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$1,734 - $5,712
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Gallery 64

64 H St SWWashington, DC 20024
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The Aspen
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$1,998 - $5,302
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$1,800 - $7,407
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The Aspen

1011 4th St NWWashington, DC 20001
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Westbrooke Place
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$2,559 - $3,859
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$2,112 - $9,889
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Westbrooke Place

2201 N StWashington, DC 20037
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The Louis
$2,885 - $3,492
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$2,103 - $7,914
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The Louis

1920-1934 14Th St NWWashington, DC 20009
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Downtown DC, Washington, DC Local Guide

Largest Available Downtown DC 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Downtown DC area of Washington, DC is found at Zen Apollo and is listed at 4,483 square feet priced from $8,765. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Zen ApolloCommercial C-10154,483 Sq Ft$8,765
R Street Apartments1MKT1,535 Sq Ft$2,400
Ellington Apartments1 Bed w/Den - 2 Bath1,500 Sq Ft$2,499
The Biltmore Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1,113 Sq Ft$2,499
MAA Massachusetts AvenueTraditional 1x2 882-1078 SF1,025 Sq Ft$4,045
The LurganFloor Plan A61,013 Sq Ft$3,969
13311 Bed/1.5 Bath Den-D41,011 Sq Ft$4,725
The Apartments at CityCenterTier 89.0 - 1 Bed/1 Bath w/ 2 Balconies1,006 Sq Ft$4,953
LydianONE BEDROOM DEN M991 Sq Ft$3,199
Newport West1 Bedrooms662 Sq Ft$2,485

Cheapest Available Downtown DC 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Downtown DC of Washington, DC is the 1BR Model starting from $825 at R Street Apartments. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Downtown DC is currently $2,816. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
R Street Apartments1BR$825
555Senior Housing A13$1,332
Liberty Place1BR A$1,446
801 R Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom$1,450
Richardson (Furnished Rooms)SHAW | Furnished | Utilities Included | Private...$1,450
Hodge on 7th1 Bed/1 Bath 1.1k - 50%$1,457
Channing E Phillips Homes1 Bedroom Jr.$1,475
1324 N Capitol St NW1 Bed, 1 bath$1,599
Square 50The Rockville$1,645

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Downtown DC Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Downtown DC with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Downtown DC is at R Street Apartments listed at $825.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Downtown DC Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Downtown DC is $2,816.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Downtown DC Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Downtown DC is a 4,483 square feet unit starting from $8,765 at Zen Apollo.

What is the average size for Downtown DC 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Downtown DC is currently 683 sq ft.

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