Apartments for rent in the Downtown DC area of Washington that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!
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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown DC Studio Apartments | $2,093 | $1,246 | $7,427 |
| Downtown DC 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,816 | $868 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown DC 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,152 | $1,297 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown DC 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,611 | $1,682 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown DC 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,497 | $4,400 | $4,595 |
There are currently 436 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown DC Neighborhood of Washington, DC.
See all Apartments in WashingtonThe apartment community in the Downtown DC area of Washington, DC that ranks the highest in Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score on ApartmentHomeLiving.com is The Lex at Waterfront with prices starting from $1,639 and a Pet Friendly score of 4 of 4. The Channel scores the second highest with a 4 of 4 and has availability currently starting from $1,633. Here are the most Pet Friendly Downtown DC apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
| Apartment Listing | Pet Rating | Neighborhood | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lex at Waterfront | 4/4 | Waterfront | $1,639 |
| The Channel | 4/4 | The Wharf | $1,633 |
| Sonnet | 4/4 | U Street | $2,198 |
| Lydian | 4/4 | Mount Vernon Triangle | $2,195 |
| MAA Massachusetts Avenue | 3.6/4 | Logan Circle | $1,830 |
| Highview and Castle Manor | 3.6/4 | Columbia Heights | $1,552 |
| Affinity at 2M | 3.6/4 | NoMA | $1,600 |
| Artline Apartments | 3.6/4 | Waterfront | $1,865 |
| Valo Apartments | 3.6/4 | Waterfront | $1,790 |
| RESA | 3.6/4 | NoMA | $1,821 |
The lowest priced apartment unit that allows pets currently in the Downtown DC of Downtown DC is the Studio Model at Highview and Castle Manor, which is a Studio unit starting from $1,552. The second cheapest Downtown DC Pet Friendly apartment is the Studio Plan A Market Studio unit at Affinity at 2M starting at $1,600. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Downtown DC apartments:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Highview and Castle Manor | Studio | $1,552 |
| Affinity at 2M | Studio Plan A Market | $1,600 |
| The Lex at Waterfront | Affordable 1 Bedroom ADU-Lex | $1,639 |
| The Channel | Studio-C-OC | $1,643 |
| Valo Apartments | Studio | $1,790 |
| RESA | Jr 1 Bed/1 Bath-B1A.2 | $1,821 |
| Artline Apartments | Studio- C | $1,865 |
| Cortland Mount Vernon | S1 - Renovated | $2,036 |
| Lydian | STUDIO A | $2,199 |
| Sonnet | Urban One Bedroom | $2,640 |
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Do you have children? Amongst all of the submarkets in Washington, this neighborhood is now ranked as one of our favorite communities for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. Family Friendly neighborhoods provide resources like parks, and great learning and education resources for the kids to attend.
For some, access to the outdoors is something they look for when they rent. Downtown DC has a reputation as providing really good access to parks and outdoor amenities, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Have furry friends? This section of Washington ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in Downtown DC is at R Street Apartments listed at $825.
The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Downtown DC is $3,862.
Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Downtown DC is a 6,315 square feet unit starting from $1,595 at Zen Apollo.
The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in Downtown DC is currently at 533 sq ft.
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