
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown DC Neighborhood of Washington, DC (823 Rentals)


Andover House

Capitol View on 14th

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Cortland Mount Vernon

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Banner Lane

The Woodward Building Apartments

The Hayward on Mass Ave

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The Iris

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Annex on 12th
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The Florian

Affinity at 2M Street

Zen Apollo

The DeSoto Apartments

WestEnd25

Columbia Plaza

Artline Apartments

Highbridge

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Capital Plaza Apartments

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Aviator House

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Accolade

Pinnacle

J.COOPERS ROW

Vivre

The Ledger

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Alta 801

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City Ridge

The Kiley

The Clifton
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Modern on M

The Shaw

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The Banks

The Wren DC

Valo Apartments

Gallery 64

The Haven on K

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The Aspen

Adams Garden Towers
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Westbrooke Place

2112 New Hampshire Avenue

2400 Pennsylvania Avenue Apartments

Jefferson Marketplace

The Phoenix Apartments

The 925 Apartments

The Elise

Capitol Park Plaza and Twins

Westpark Apartments

The Shay
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown DC Studio Apartments | $2,138 | $916 | $7,432 |
Downtown DC 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,839 | $868 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown DC 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,169 | $1,297 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown DC 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,825 | $1,682 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown DC 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,810 | $4,200 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 823 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown DC Neighborhood of Washington, DC.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zen Apollo | Commercial C-1015 | 4,483 Sq Ft | $8,765 |
| R Street Apartments | 1MKT | 1,535 Sq Ft | $2,400 |
| Elle | 1 Bed/2 Bath JR Den-ABJD05 | 1,208 Sq Ft | $5,476 |
| The Banks | 1 Bed 2 Bath Den-D7 | 1,123 Sq Ft | $3,648 |
| The Biltmore Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1,113 Sq Ft | $2,449 |
| 1331 | 1 Bed/1.5 Bath Den-D3 | 1,038 Sq Ft | $4,722 |
| The Lurgan | Floor Plan A6 | 1,013 Sq Ft | $3,904 |
| Lydian | ONE BEDROOM DEN M | 991 Sq Ft | $3,413 |
| 1301 Thomas Circle | One Bedroom Den A1AD | 981 Sq Ft | $3,593 |
| Newport West | 1 Bedrooms | 662 Sq Ft | $2,495 |
Cheapest Available Downtown DC 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Downtown DC of Washington, DC is the SHAW | Furnished | Utilities Included | Private... Model starting from $1,200 at Richardson Furnished Rooms. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Downtown DC is currently $2,839. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Richardson Furnished Rooms | SHAW | Furnished | Utilities Included | Private... | $1,200 |
| R Street Apartments | 1BR | $1,440 |
| 801 R Street Apartments | One Bedroom | $1,450 |
| District Co-Living (Furnished Rooms) | DOWNTOWN DC | Co-Living Furnished Rooms | Utili... | $1,450 |
| Channing E Phillips Homes | 1 Bedroom Jr. | $1,475 |
| 1421-1429 Belmont St NW | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | $1,475 |
| 200 P ST NW | 1BR/1.0BA | $1,599 |
| 2009 Wyoming | 1 bedroom | $1,600 |
| Carver Apartments | Slowe Large One-Bedroom | $1,637 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Dc, Washington, DC
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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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 Richardson Furnished Rooms listed at $1,200.
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 $2,839.
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 662 sq ft.
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