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Northern Liberties
1514 8th St NWWashington, DC 20001
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Faircliff Plaza West
1424 Clifton St NWWashington, DC 20009
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William Penn Apartments. Apt 103
2231 California St NWWashington, DC 20008
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The Preston
1743 P St NWWashington, DC 20036
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The Severna on K
43 K St NWWashington, DC 20001
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2000 Connecticut Avenue
2000 Connecticut Ave NWWashington, DC 20008
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The Catherine
1440 Chapin St NWWashington, DC 20009
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1809 Belmont St NWWashington, DC 20009
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Downtown DC, Washington, DC Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown DC?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown DC Studio Apartments | $2,095 | $1,150 | $7,759 |
Downtown DC 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,816 | $868 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown DC 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,191 | $1,297 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown DC 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,769 | $1,682 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown DC 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,768 | $4,495 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown DC 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,787 | $5,450 | $6,200 |
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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 $1,475.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown DC?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown DC is R Street Apartments which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in Downtown DC costs $14,887.
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 295 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 $567 which is $14,320 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown DC.
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