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Downtown Dc, Washington, DC

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown DC Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown DC?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown DC is under $1,424.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown DC?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown DC is Cassell Co-Living (Furnished Rooms) which is listed at $1,250, while the average apartment in Downtown DC costs $11,000.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown DC?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 294 regular apartments in Downtown DC that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Downtown DC?

Cheap apartments in Downtown DC have an average cost of $657 which is $10,343 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown DC.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Washington DC Local Expert's Guide to Top Affordable Neighborhoods for Renters in the DC Metro

Written by: Steve Lilly

I'm Steve, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Washington, DC.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For many people, obstacles can arise during the rental application process for a variety of issues.