
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown DC Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $700 (149 Rentals) Page 2 of 3
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Gelmarc Towers

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Modern on M

Miramar Apartments

The Citadel

The Kiley

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Collection 14

1350 Florida Ave NW

The Melwood

1809 19th St NW
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1811-1815 S St NW

1211 Van St SE

355 I St SW, Unit 122S

124 Q St NW, Unit 4

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3242 Jones Ct NW

16 Todd Pl NE, Unit 16 todd place ne

1300 Massachusetts Ave NW

The Diplomat

Waterside Towers
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1630 R Street

7th Flats

The York and Potomac Park

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The Aspen

The Colonel

Mount Vernon Plaza

1702 1/2 10th St NW

2227 20th St NW
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1101 L St NW

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1618 8th St NW, Unit Apt 2

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130 V St NW, Unit 130 V Street NW

1121 24th St NW

2141 I St NW

The Corcoran

2139 Newport Pl NW

800 4th St SW

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The Westerly

2151 Florida Ave NW
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1701 21st St NW, Unit SI FL2-ID746

Hightowers Apartments

1420 N St NW

Square 50

The Traymore

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The SeVerna

Common Bowman (Furnished Rooms)

The Golden Rule Plaza

Channing E Phillips Homes
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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 149 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown DC Neighborhood of Washington, DC.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown DC Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown DC?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown DC is at 555 listed at $1,246.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown DC Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown DC Apartment is $825 at R Street Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown DC Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown DC is starting from $1,579 at Channing E Phillips Homes.
What is the most affordable Downtown DC Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Downtown DC Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Channing E Phillips Homes and starts from $1,682.
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