1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown DC Neighborhood of Washington, DC (829 Rentals)

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Cortland Mount Vernon
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$2,380 - $3,399
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$2,053 - $14,548
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 13

Cortland Mount Vernon

443 New York Ave NWWashington, DC 20001
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Annex on 12th
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$2,535 - $11,857
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$2,181 - $13,593
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Annex on 12th

300 12th St SWWashington, DC 20024
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Banner Lane
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$1,831 - $3,351
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$1,708 - $4,379
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$1,708 - $4,379
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Banner Lane

44 Banner LnWashington, DC 20001
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The Iris
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$2,151 - $2,800
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$1,529 - $4,000
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The Iris

7 M St NEWashington, DC 20002
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Aviator House
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$2,870 - $6,360
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$2,897 - $8,377
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Aviator House

1625 Massachusetts Ave NWWashington, DC 20036
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Accolade
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$3,394 - $4,313
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$3,033 - $13,902
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Accolade

1425 New York Ave NWWashington, DC 20005
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Venture on I
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$2,155 - $2,404
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$2,177 - $3,252
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 29

Venture on I

60 I St SWWashington, DC 20024
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Alta 801
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$2,245 - $2,725
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$2,276 - $4,376
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 26

Alta 801

801 New Jersey Ave NWWashington, DC 20001
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City Ridge
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$2,937 - $4,198
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$2,969 - $12,730
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City Ridge

20 Ridge Square NWWashington, DC 20016
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The Westerly
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$2,322 - $3,730
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$1,892 - $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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$1,982 - $2,897
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$1,751 - $5,581
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Modern on M

465 M St SWWashington, DC 20024
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The Banks
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$2,185 - $4,344
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$2,212 - $8,560
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The Banks

900 7th St SWWashington, DC 20024
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Gallery 64
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$2,110 - $2,629
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$2,131 - $8,275
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Gallery 64

64 H St SWWashington, DC 20024
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The Aspen
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$2,037 - $5,726
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$1,847 - $5,776
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The Aspen

1011 4th St NWWashington, DC 20001
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Westbrooke Place
$2,571 - $3,491
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$2,334 - $10,052
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Westbrooke Place

2201 N StWashington, DC 20037
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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
Elle1 Bed/2 Bath JR Den-ABJD051,208 Sq Ft$5,498
The Biltmore Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1,113 Sq Ft$2,449
Aviator House1 Bed/2 Bath Den-E11,076 Sq Ft$6,387
MAA Massachusetts AvenueTraditional 1x2 882-1078 SF1,025 Sq Ft$4,220
The LurganFloor Plan A61,013 Sq Ft$3,941
13311 Bed/1.5 Bath Den-D41,011 Sq Ft$4,725
LydianONE BEDROOM DEN M991 Sq Ft$3,323
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 $2,907. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
R Street Apartments1BR$825
801 R Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom$1,450
1421-1429 Belmont St NW1 Beds, 1 Baths$1,475
Channing E Phillips Homes1 Bedroom Jr.$1,475
Rise Temple at Temple CourtsA24Z$1,479
Carver ApartmentsCarver One-Bedroom$1,575
Carver and Slowe ApartmentsCarver One-Bedroom$1,575
2009 Wyoming1 bedroom$1,600
Ellington Apartments1 Bed - 1 Bath$1,700
Hodge on 7th - Senior Living1 Bed/1 Bath 1.1l - 60%$1,765

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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 $2,907.

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 682 sq ft.

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