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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown DC Studio Apartments | $2,045 | $719 | $6,582 |
Downtown DC 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,789 | $760 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown DC 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,051 | $1,281 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown DC 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,573 | $1,224 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown DC 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,005 | $4,725 | $10,000+ |
There are currently 840 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown DC Neighborhood of Washington, DC.
See all Apartments in WashingtonThe 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 |
| Ellington Apartments | 1 Bed w/Den - 2 Bath | 1,500 Sq Ft | $2,499 |
| 14W Apartments | 12s1D 1BR/2BA+den | 1,287 Sq Ft | $3,809 |
| Elle | 1 Bed/2 Bath JR Den-ABJD05 | 1,208 Sq Ft | $5,238 |
| Meridian at Gallery Place | Adams with Den | 1,094 Sq Ft | $2,596 |
| 7th Flats | AD11 + Den | 1,090 Sq Ft | $2,401 |
| MAA Massachusetts Avenue | Traditional 1x2 882-1078 SF | 1,078 Sq Ft | $4,345 |
| Cortland Mount Vernon | A14 - Renovated | 1,061 Sq Ft | $3,280 |
| NOVEL South Capitol | 1 Bed/1 Bath Den-B03-Type A East | 1,044 Sq Ft | $2,946 |
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 $2,789. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| R Street Apartments | 1BR | $825 |
| King Towers | 1 Bedroom | $1,127 |
| 1811-1815 S St NW | Studio | $1,195 |
| Cassell Co-Living (Furnished Rooms) | SHAW/U ST CORRIDOR | Furnished | Utilities Incl... | $1,200 |
| Liberty Place | 1BR A | $1,446 |
| Channing E Phillips Homes | 1 Bedroom Jr. | $1,475 |
| Banner Lane | A2 - Affordable | $1,572 |
| Carver Apartments | Slowe Junior One-Bedroom | $1,657 |
| Carver and Slowe Apartments | Slowe Junior One-Bedroom | $1,657 |
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Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Downtown DC is at R Street Apartments listed at $825.
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Downtown DC is $2,789.
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.
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Downtown DC is currently 688 sq ft.
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Written by: Steve Lilly
I'm Steve, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Washington, DC.
Written by: Steve Lilly
I'm Steve, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Washington, DC.
Written by: Steve Lilly
I'm Steve, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Washington, D.C.
Written by: Steve Lilly
Greetings from Washington, DC! I'm Stephen, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Washington, and I'd love to give you the inside scoop on a city that many people only think of in terms of visiting, not living in.
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