Luxury Apartments for Rent in the Downtown DC Neighborhood of Washington, DC (469 Rentals)

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The most luxurious Apartments in the Downtown DC area of Washington with high-end amenities, features, and finishes.

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Cortland Mount Vernon
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$2,053 - $14,548
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Cortland Mount Vernon

443 New York Ave NWWashington, DC 20001
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Annex on 12th
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$2,181 - $13,593
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Annex on 12th

300 12th St SWWashington, DC 20024
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Banner Lane
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$1,708 - $4,379
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Banner Lane

44 Banner LnWashington, DC 20001
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The Iris
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$1,529 - $4,000
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The Iris

7 M St NEWashington, DC 20002
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Aviator House
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$2,897 - $8,377
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Aviator House

1625 Massachusetts Ave NWWashington, DC 20036
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Accolade
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$3,033 - $13,902
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Accolade

1425 New York Ave NWWashington, DC 20005
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Venture on I
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$2,177 - $3,252
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Venture on I

60 I St SWWashington, DC 20024
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Alta 801
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$2,276 - $4,376
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Alta 801

801 New Jersey Ave NWWashington, DC 20001
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City Ridge
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$2,969 - $12,730
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City Ridge

20 Ridge Square NWWashington, DC 20016
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The Westerly
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$1,892 - $5,360
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The Westerly

350 Maple Dr SWWashington, DC 20024
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Modern on M
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$1,751 - $5,581
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Modern on M

465 M St SWWashington, DC 20024
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The Banks
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$2,212 - $8,560
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The Banks

900 7th St SWWashington, DC 20024
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Gallery 64
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$2,131 - $8,275
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Gallery 64

64 H St SWWashington, DC 20024
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The Aspen
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$1,847 - $5,776
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The Aspen

1011 4th St NWWashington, DC 20001
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Westbrooke Place
$2,334 - $10,052
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Westbrooke Place

2201 N StWashington, DC 20037
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The Louis
$2,331 - $11,690
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The Louis

1920-1934 14Th St NWWashington, DC 20009
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Downtown Dc, Washington, DC

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Among cities in District of Columbia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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 763 Studio Apartments in Downtown DC with rent ranges from $1,150 to $7,759 with an average price of $2,155.

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 $825 to $14,548 with an average monthly rent of $2,907.

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 $16,451. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,220.

How expensive are Downtown DC Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 157 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown DC on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,682 to $13,311 - averaging $5,751 for the location.

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