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

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Cortland Mount Vernon
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$2,470 - $3,436

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Base Rent$2,127 - $12,516

Total Monthly Price$2,127 - $12,516
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Cortland Mount Vernon

443 New York Ave NWWashington, DC 20001
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Banner Lane
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$1,823 - $3,900

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Base Rent$1,823 - $6,748

Total Monthly Price$1,823 - $6,748
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Banner Lane

44 Banner LnWashington, DC 20001
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The Iris
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$1,715 - $3,127

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Base Rent$1,508 - $3,999

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The Iris

7 M St NEWashington, DC 20002
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Annex on 12th
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$2,589 - $10,606

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Base Rent$2,142 - $14,739

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Annex on 12th

300 12th St SWWashington, DC 20024
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Capital Plaza Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,599

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Base Rent$1,475 - $1,966

Total Monthly Price$1,475 - $1,966
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Capital Plaza Apartments

35 E St NWWashington, DC 20001
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Aviator House
Rent Specials
$2,895 - $4,900

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Base Rent$2,275 - $8,350

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Aviator House

1625 Massachusetts Ave NWWashington, DC 20036
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Accolade
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$3,217 - $4,118

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Base Rent$2,758 - $13,880

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Accolade

1425 New York Ave NWWashington, DC 20005
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Alta 801
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$2,214 - $2,675

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Base Rent$1,750 - $3,985

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Alta 801

801 New Jersey Ave NWWashington, DC 20001
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City Ridge
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$2,903 - $4,482

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Base Rent$2,913 - $12,656

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City Ridge

20 Ridge Square NWWashington, DC 20016
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Modern on M
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$1,899 - $2,658

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Base Rent$1,670 - $5,301

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Modern on M

465 M St SWWashington, DC 20024
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The Banks
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$2,231 - $4,072

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Base Rent$1,886 - $8,037

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The Banks

900 7th St SWWashington, DC 20024
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The Aspen
Rent Specials
$2,092 - $5,459

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Base Rent$2,116 - $6,300

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The Aspen

1011 4th St NWWashington, DC 20001
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Westbrooke Place
Rent Specials
$2,574 - $2,828

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Base Rent$2,309 - $9,389

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Westbrooke Place

2201 N StWashington, DC 20037
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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 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$5,476
The Banks1 Bed 2 Bath Den-D71,123 Sq Ft$3,648
The Biltmore Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1,113 Sq Ft$2,449
13311 Bed/1.5 Bath Den-D31,038 Sq Ft$4,722
The LurganFloor Plan A61,013 Sq Ft$3,904
LydianONE BEDROOM DEN M991 Sq Ft$3,413
1301 Thomas CircleOne Bedroom Den A1AD981 Sq Ft$3,593
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 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 ListingModel NamePriced From
Richardson Furnished RoomsSHAW | Furnished | Utilities Included | Private...$1,200
R Street Apartments1BR$1,440
801 R Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom$1,450
District Co-Living (Furnished Rooms)DOWNTOWN DC | Co-Living Furnished Rooms | Utili...$1,450
Channing E Phillips Homes1 Bedroom Jr.$1,475
1421-1429 Belmont St NW1 Beds, 1 Baths$1,475
200 P ST NW1BR/1.0BA$1,599
2009 Wyoming1 bedroom$1,600
Carver ApartmentsSlowe Large One-Bedroom$1,637

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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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