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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown DC Studio Apartments | $2,048 | $719 | $6,372 |
| Downtown DC 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,777 | $760 | $10,000+ |
Downtown DC 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,030 | $1,281 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown DC 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,775 | $1,224 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown DC 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,312 | $4,950 | $8,600 |
There are currently 604 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 2 Bedroom apartment unit in the Downtown DC area of Washington, DC is found at Accolade and is listed at 2,166 square feet priced from $14,107. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accolade | 2 Bed/2.5 Bath-PH 03 | 2,166 Sq Ft | $14,107 |
| Ellington Apartments | 2 Bed - 1.5 Bath | 2,000 Sq Ft | $2,800 |
| Historic Row Apartments | 2 Bed/2 Bath, Study | 1,881 Sq Ft | $4,100 |
| The Ashton at Judiciary Square | E-G | 1,864 Sq Ft | $5,113 |
| J.COOPERS ROW | TH.DB5 | 1,850 Sq Ft | $5,335 |
| City Ridge | 2 Bed/2 Bath-F TYP 10 | 1,675 Sq Ft | $5,822 |
| Intersect at O | 2 Bed/2 Bath Den-BD4_Intersect at O | 1,587 Sq Ft | $5,450 |
| City Market at O | 2 Bed/2 Bath Den-BD4_Intersect at O | 1,587 Sq Ft | $5,533 |
| 1331 | 2 Bed/2.5 Bath Den-F2-b1 | 1,574 Sq Ft | $8,223 |
| Claret | B5B Den | 1,542 Sq Ft | $6,995 |
Currently the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit Downtown DC of Washington, DC is the Two Bedroom Model starting from $1,360 at King Towers. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Downtown DC is currently $4,030. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| King Towers | Two Bedroom | $1,360 |
| Channing E Phillips Homes | 1 Bedroom Interior | $1,579 |
| R Street Apartments | 2BR | $1,721 |
| 801 R Street Apartments | Two Bedroom | $1,859 |
| Square 50 | The Georgetown | $1,985 |
| The Lex at Waterfront | Affordable 2 Bedroom 1 Bath ADU-Lex | $2,049 |
| Leo at Waterfront | Affordable 2 Bedroom 1 Bath ADU-Leo | $2,049 |
| Carver Apartments | Slowe Two-Bedroom | $2,208 |
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Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in Downtown DC is at King Towers listed at $1,360.
The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Downtown DC is $4,030.
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Downtown DC is a 2,166 square feet unit starting from $14,107 at Accolade.
The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Downtown DC is currently 1,223 sq ft.
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Written by: Steve Lilly
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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, D.C.
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