
3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown DC Neighborhood of Washington, DC (161 Rentals)


The Woodward Building Apartments

Waterside Towers

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The Iris

The Florian

1301 Thomas Circle

Columbia Plaza

Residences at 1125 Midtown

Accolade

J.COOPERS ROW
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The Ledger

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City Ridge

The Kiley

The Clifton

Ellington Apartments

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Varsity On K

Jefferson Marketplace

City Market at O

MAA Massachusetts Avenue
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NOVEL South Capitol

Washington Apartments

Residences on The Avenue

Gables City Vista

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The Esquire on Fifth

Cycle House

801 R Street Apartments

R Street Apartments

Balsa

1000 South Capitol
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The Apartments at CityCenter

Channing E Phillips Homes

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3242 Jones Ct NW

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75 Florida Ave NW, Unit 1

1331 T St NW, Unit B

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30 Florida Avenue NE, Unit #2

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1458 Church St NW, Unit SI ID1499792P

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1772 Church St NW, Unit SI FL3-ID1395474P

1666 32nd St NW, Unit 5

38 Randolph Pl NW
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2440 Ontario Rd NW

436 Q St NW

1820 Independence Ave SW

68 V St NW

35 Rhode Island Ave NW

2250 11th St NW

45 Quincy Pl NW

1521 3rd St NW

10 Randolph Pl NW

Union Row
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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 | $2,155 | $1,150 | $7,759 |
| Downtown DC 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,907 | $825 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown DC 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,220 | $1,297 | $10,000+ |
Downtown DC 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,751 | $1,682 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown DC 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,712 | $4,950 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 161 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown DC Neighborhood of Washington, DC.
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Largest Available Downtown DC 3 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 3 Bedroom apartment unit in the Downtown DC area of Washington, DC is found at Ellington Apartments and is listed at 1,500 square feet priced from $2,799. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellington Apartments | 3 Bed - 2.5 Bath | 1,500 Sq Ft | $2,799 |
| The Ledger | PH1 | 1,500 Sq Ft | $10,000 |
| The Esquire on Fifth | 3 Bed/2 Bath PH-C1P-Renovated | 1,475 Sq Ft | $5,984 |
| Annex on 12th | PHC | 1,381 Sq Ft | $10,971 |
| NOVEL South Capitol | 3 Bed/2 Bath-C01 East | 1,239 Sq Ft | $5,070 |
| Channing E Phillips Homes | 3 Bedroom | 975 Sq Ft | $2,223 |
| Washington Apartments | 3x1 | 900 Sq Ft | $3,186 |
| 801 R Street Apartments | Three Bedroom | 789 Sq Ft | $1,900 |
Cheapest Available Downtown DC 3 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 3 Bedroom apartment unit Downtown DC of Washington, DC is the 1 Bedroom Large Model starting from $1,682 at Channing E Phillips Homes. The average price for all 3 Bedroom apartments in Downtown DC is currently $5,751. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 3 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Channing E Phillips Homes | 1 Bedroom Large | $1,682 |
| 801 R Street Apartments | Three Bedroom | $1,900 |
| Ellington Apartments | 3 Bed - 2 Bath | $2,799 |
| Washington Apartments | 3x1 | $3,186 |
| NOVEL South Capitol | 3 Bed/2 Bath-C01 East | $5,070 |
| The Esquire on Fifth | 3 Bed/2 Bath PH-C1P-Renovated | $5,984 |
| The Ledger | PH1 | $10,000 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
Our team compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Downtown DC, Washington, and the greater Washington area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Frequently Asked Questions about 3 Bedroom Downtown DC Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Downtown DC with 3 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 3 Bedroom in Downtown DC is at Channing E Phillips Homes listed at $1,682.
How much is the average rent for a 3 Bedroom Downtown DC Apartment?
The average rent for a 3 Bedroom Apartment in Downtown DC is $5,751.
What is the largest available 3 Bedroom Downtown DC Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Downtown DC is a 1,500 square feet unit starting from $2,799 at Ellington Apartments.
What is the average size for Downtown DC 3 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 3 Bedroom rental in Downtown DC is currently 1,958 sq ft.
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