Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Downtown DC Neighborhood of Washington, DC (433 Rentals)

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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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The apartment community in the Downtown DC area of Washington, DC that ranks the highest in Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score on ApartmentHomeLiving.com is Lex and Leo at Waterfront Station with prices starting from $1,489 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 $1,627. Here are the most Pet Friendly Downtown DC apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingPet RatingNeighborhoodPriced From
Lex and Leo at Waterfront Station4/4Waterfront$1,489
The Channel4/4The Wharf$1,627
Sonnet4/4U Street$2,091
Lydian4/4Mount Vernon Triangle$2,347
Artline Apartments3.8/4Waterfront$1,899
Valo Apartments3.8/4Waterfront$1,695
Cortland Mount Vernon3.8/4Mount Vernon Square$1,979
MAA Massachusetts Avenue3.6/4Logan Circle$2,235
Affinity at 2M3.6/4NoMA$1,600
RESA3.6/4NoMA$1,715

Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Downtown DC

The lowest priced apartment unit that allows pets currently in the Downtown DC of Downtown DC is the Affordable Studio ADU-Lex Model at Lex and Leo at Waterfront Station, which is a Studio unit starting from $1,489. 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 ListingModel NamePriced From
Lex and Leo at Waterfront StationAffordable Studio ADU-Lex$1,489
Affinity at 2MStudio Plan A Market$1,600
The ChannelStudio-C-OC$1,627
Valo ApartmentsStudio$1,695
RESAJr 1 Bed/1 Bath-B1A.3$1,715
Alta 801S3$1,875
Artline ApartmentsStudio- G$1,899
SonnetStudio$2,091
Cortland Mount VernonS1 - Renovated$2,133
LydianSTUDIO A$2,347

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Dc, Washington, DC

Ranked #2

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Family-Friendly Rating

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.

Outdoors Rating

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.

Pet Friendly Rating

Have furry friends? This section of Washington ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Friendly Downtown DC Apartments

What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in Downtown DC?

Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in Downtown DC is at 75 Florida Ave NW, Unit 1 listed at $1,224.

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

The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Downtown DC is $3,605.

What is the largest Pet Friendly Downtown DC Apartment for rent?

Today's Pet Friendly 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 Pet Friendly Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in Downtown DC is currently at 547 sq ft.

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