1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown DC Neighborhood of Washington, DC (698 Rentals)

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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 R Street Apartments and is listed at 1,535 square feet priced from $2,400. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
R Street Apartments1MKT1,535 Sq Ft$2,400
Elle1 Bed/2 Bath JR Den-ABJD051,208 Sq Ft$5,423
The Phoenix Apartments1 Bedroom 11 Tier1,146 Sq Ft$2,125
7th FlatsAD12 + Den1,102 Sq Ft$3,768
The Hepburn1 Bed 1 5 Bath Den B1 5DG1,066 Sq Ft$4,840
ClaretA2BD1,035 Sq Ft$4,600
Annex on 12thAD1998 Sq Ft$3,502
LydianONE BEDROOM DEN M991 Sq Ft$3,417
Newport West1 Bedrooms662 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 1 BR LRSP Model starting from $841 at Liberty Place. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Downtown DC is currently $2,930. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Liberty Place1 BR LRSP$841
1724 Kalorama Rd NW1 Bed, 1 bath$1,335
Cassell Co-Living (Furnished Rooms)Shared Bath | 4-6 Person Suite$1,380
Square 50The Rockville$1,645
Adams Garden Towers1 Bed, 1 Bath$1,700
R Street Apartments1BR$1,762
Mount Vernon PlazaOne Bedroom$1,800
Pennsylvania House1 Bedroom$1,840
Capitol Park Plaza And Twins1 Bed 1 Bath$1,845
Affinity at 2M1 Bedroom 1 Bath Plan E Market$1,850

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Lifestyle Ratings

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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 Liberty Place listed at $841.

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 $2,930.

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 1,535 square feet unit starting from $2,400 at R Street Apartments.

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 663 sq ft.

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