Gated Apartments for Rent in the Downtown DC Neighborhood of Washington, DC (195 Rentals)

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The Iris
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$1,508 - $4,054
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$1,487 - $4,033
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$21

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$1,508 - $4,054
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The Iris

7 M St NEWashington, DC 20002
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1301 Thomas Circle
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$2,833 - $6,297
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$2,735 - $6,199
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$98

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$2,833 - $6,297
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1301 Thomas Circle

1301 M St NWWashington, DC 20005
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$2,199 - $3,799
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$2,150 - $3,750
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$49

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$2,199 - $3,799
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2303 14th St NWWashington, DC 20009
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Capitol View on 14th
Rent Specials
$1,917 - $4,212
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$1,798 - $4,093
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$119

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$1,917 - $4,212
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Capitol View on 14th

2400 14th St NWWashington, DC 20009
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Andover House
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$2,181 - $5,521
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$2,077 - $5,417
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$104

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$2,181 - $5,521
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Andover House

1200 14th St NWWashington, DC 20005
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Elle
Rent Specials
$2,615 - $7,650
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$2,593 - $7,628
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$22

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$2,615 - $7,650
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Elle

1111 20th St NWWashington, DC 20036
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Alta 801
Rent Specials
$1,875 - $4,201
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$1,843 - $4,169
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$32

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$1,875 - $4,201
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Alta 801

801 New Jersey Ave NWWashington, DC 20001
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City Ridge
Rent Specials
$2,455 - $10,195
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$2,423 - $10,163
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$32

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$2,455 - $10,195
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

City Ridge

20 Ridge Square NWWashington, DC 20016
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Modern on M
Rent Specials
$1,564 - $5,117
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$1,542 - $5,095
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$22

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$1,564 - $5,117
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Modern on M

465 M St SWWashington, DC 20024
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RESA
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$1,801 - $9,395
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$1,779 - $9,373
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$22

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$1,801 - $9,395
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RESA

22 M St NEWashington, DC 20002
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The Louis
$2,026 - $7,613
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$2,006 - $7,593
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$20

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$2,026 - $7,613
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The Louis

1920-1934 14Th St NWWashington, DC 20009
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14W Apartments
Rent Specials
$2,167 - $4,875
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$2,167 - $4,875

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$2,167 - $4,875
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14W Apartments

1315 W St NWWashington, DC 20009
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Mass Court
$1,933 - $12,766
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$1,933 - $12,766

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$1,933 - $12,766
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Mass Court

300 Massachusetts Ave NWWashington, DC 20001
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Sonnet
Rent Specials
$2,100 - $6,683
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$2,080 - $6,663
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$20

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$2,100 - $6,683
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Sonnet

1441 U St NWWashington, DC 20009
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The Ashton at Judiciary Square
Rent Specials
$5,017 - $17,334
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$5,017 - $17,334

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$5,017 - $17,334
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The Ashton at Judiciary Square

750 3rd St NWWashington, DC 20001
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Ora
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$2,865 - $3,325Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Ora

2144 California St NWWashington, DC 20008
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Frequently Asked Questions about Gated Downtown DC Apartments

What is the Cheapest Gated apartment in Downtown DC?

Currently the most affordable Gated Apartment in Downtown DC is at Cycle House listed at $720.

How much is the average rent for a Gated Downtown DC Apartment?

The average rent for a Gated Apartment in Downtown DC is $3,121.

What is the largest Gated Downtown DC Apartment for rent?

Today's Gated apartment with the most square footage in Downtown DC is a 6,315 square feet unit starting from $1,650 at Zen Apollo.

What is the average size for Downtown DC Gated Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Gated rental in Downtown DC is currently at 486 sq ft.

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