
Luxury Apartments for Rent in the Downtown DC Neighborhood of Washington, DC (486 Rentals)
The most luxurious Apartments in the Downtown DC area of Washington with high-end amenities, features, and finishes.


The Woodward Building Apartments

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Annex on 12th

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Banner Lane

Waterside Towers

The Florian

Artline Apartments

1301 Thomas Circle

Capitol View on 14th

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The Iris

Andover House

View 14

Affinity at 2M

Zen Apollo

Highbridge

Aviator House

Residences at 1125

The Windsor - Kalorama

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Accolade
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J.COOPERS ROW

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Venture on I

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Alta 801

The Ledger

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City Ridge

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The Westerly

The Kiley

The Clifton

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Modern on M

The Shaw
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The Banks

Ellington Apartments

Valo Apartments

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Gallery 64

Varsity On K

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The Aspen

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Westbrooke Place

Jefferson Marketplace

The DeSoto Apartments

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Westpark Apartments

The Shay

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The Louis

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14W Apartments

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77H

7th Flats

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City Market at O

The Statesman

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Mass Court

West End Residences
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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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There are currently 486 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown DC Neighborhood of Washington, DC.
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Dc, Washington, DC
Ranked #2
Among cities in District of Columbia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Downtown Dc, Washington, DC
Thomson Elementary School
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Walker-Jones Education Campus
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across District of Columbia, including Washington. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, family-friendly amenities, raising pets, transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Luxury Living Rating
This area ranks as one of the best-regarded luxury submarkets in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like saunas, pools, sport courts, on-site concierge services, gardens, nearby parks, and quartz countertops in the kitchen with high-end appliances. Luxury neighborhoods also often offer tile or hardwood floors, access to sports facilities like golf, raquetball, and tennis, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown DC
How much are Studio apartments in Downtown DC?
There are currently 767 Studio Apartments in Downtown DC with rent ranges from $1,150 to $7,759 with an average price of $2,095.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Downtown DC Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Downtown DC ranges from $868 to $16,451 with an average monthly rent of $2,816.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown DC cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downtown DC range from $1,297 to $14,607. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,191.
How expensive are Downtown DC Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 151 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown DC on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,682 to $13,762 - averaging $5,769 for the location.
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