
Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Downtown DC Neighborhood of Washington, DC (413 Rentals)
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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Lex and Leo at Waterfront Station
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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 |
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Downtown DC Studio Apartments | $2,108 | $1,150 | $6,216 |
Downtown DC 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,728 | $868 | $9,242 |
Downtown DC 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,084 | $1,281 | $10,000+ |
Downtown DC 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,565 | $1,224 | $10,000+ |
Downtown DC 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,325 | $5,175 | $8,300 |
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Most Pet Friendly Downtown DC Apartments for Rent
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 $1,830 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 $1,791. Here are the most Pet Friendly Downtown DC apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
Apartment Listing | Pet Rating | Neighborhood | Priced From |
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Lex and Leo at Waterfront Station | 4/4 | Waterfront | $1,830 |
The Channel | 4/4 | The Wharf | $1,791 |
1331 | 4/4 | Waterfront | $2,899 |
Sonnet | 4/4 | U Street | $2,207 |
Lydian | 4/4 | Mount Vernon Triangle | $2,143 |
Capitol Park Tower | 3.8/4 | Southwest DC | $1,520 |
MAA Massachusetts Avenue | 3.6/4 | Logan Circle | $2,600 |
Affinity at 2M | 3.6/4 | NoMA | $1,600 |
Artline Apartments | 3.6/4 | Waterfront | $1,943 |
Valo Apartments | 3.6/4 | Waterfront | $1,980 |
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 Studio Plan A Market Model at Affinity at 2M, which is a Studio unit starting from $1,600. The second cheapest Downtown DC Pet Friendly apartment is the Studio-C-OC Studio unit at The Channel starting at $1,791. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Downtown DC apartments:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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Affinity at 2M | Studio Plan A Market | $1,600 |
The Channel | Studio-C-OC | $1,791 |
Lex and Leo at Waterfront Station | Studio - Leo | $1,830 |
RESA | Studio-A1A | $1,845 |
Artline Apartments | Studio- D | $1,948 |
Lydian | STUDIO B1 | $2,143 |
Alta 801 | S5 | $2,173 |
Valo Apartments | Jr. One Bedroom | $2,290 |
Sonnet | Studio | $2,381 |
1331 | 1 Bed/1 Bath-C19-1 | $2,899 |
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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.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Downtown Dc, Washington, DC
Thomson Elementary School
School Without Walls High School
Walker-Jones Education Campus
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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 $3,758.
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 $1,700 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 544 sq ft.
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