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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown DC Studio Apartments | $2,045 | $719 | $6,582 |
| Downtown DC 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,789 | $760 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown DC 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,051 | $1,281 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown DC 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,573 | $1,224 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown DC 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,005 | $4,725 | $10,000+ |
There are currently 103 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown DC Neighborhood of Washington, DC.
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Apply today and receive up to 2 months FREE on select residences! Connect with our leasing team for details and additional offers. Restrictions apply.Expires 03-06-2026
Now offering up to 2.5 months free on base rent. Must apply by end of March. *Restrictions May ApplyExpires 03-06-2026
Up to 2 Months Free on Select Units!* *Must apply within 72 hours of tour and move in within 45 days. Restrictions apply, see leasing office for details.Expires 03-06-2026
$1,500.00 waived off the first full month's rent on all units.Expires 03-06-2026
$1,500.00 waived off the first full month's rent on select 1 bedroom units.Expires 03-06-2026
Join us for our open house on 3/7! Receive up to 1 month free on select homes + $500 off!Expires 03-06-2026
Apply today and receive your first full months rent free plus a waived administration fee! This special is for a limited time only so reach out today to schedule your tour!Expires 03-06-2026
Up To 2.5 Months Free Plus Waived Amenity Fee & Reduced Deposit on Select Units!* *Must apply within 72 hours of tour and move-in within 45 days. Restrictions apply, see leasing office for details.Expires 03-06-2026
Our team looks forward to helping you find the perfect apartment home! Please contact us today to inquire on current availability!Expires 03-06-2026
*All specials are subject to change without notice. Restrictions apply. CALL TODAY OR SCHEDULE A TOUR! * 2 months free on all available apt. homes with a 12-month lease. * Additional $1,500 look and lease on all apartment homes. Must apply within 48 hours of initial visit and must be a 12-month lease.Expires 03-06-2026
Here are the most recently added special offers for renters looking to find the best deals on apartments in Downtown DC, DC. Be sure to take advantage of some of the area’s top offers.
Score 1.5 months free rent just for leasing a featured apartment at The Citadel. Select apartments for a limited time. See the leasing team for details.Expires 03-31-2026
One Month Rent FREE! This is for a limited time on select apartments; once they're gone they're gone! Terms and Conditions Apply. Ask the leasing team for all the details.Expires 03-14-2026
Please Contact the Office for Details!Expires 05-30-2026
Zero Move-In Fees plus One Month Free! This offer is good for select apartments for a select time. Once they're gone, they're gone! See the leasing team for all the details.Expires 03-14-2026
Lease a Move-In Ready Apartment and Save! 1.5 Months Free PLUS Waived Move-In Fee (A $500 value!) For a Limited Time on Select Apartments. See The Leasing Team For Details.Expires 03-31-2026
Get TWO MONTHS RENT FREE when you select a 13 to 15-month lease and move-in between now and April 1st. Terms and Conditions Apply, see the leasing team for more information.Expires 04-01-2026
Receive 2-Months Free Rent!! Details: 1) Sign a 14-Month Lease 2) Move-in by Wednesday, April 1st. You will receive the following incentives: A) FREE RENT in April 2026 & April 2027 B) No Move-in/out Fee ($200) The Offer Ends: Tuesday, March 31st at 4:00pmExpires 03-28-2026
Receive 2-Months Free Rent!! Details: 1) Sign a 14-Month Lease 2) Move-in by Wednesday, April 1st. You will receive the following incentives: A) FREE RENT in April 2026 & April 2027 B) No Move-in/out Fee ($200) The Offer Ends: Tuesday, March 31st at 4:00pmExpires 03-28-2026
1-Month Free Rent!! Details: 1) Sign a 13-Month Lease 2) Move-in by Wednesday, April 1st. You will receive the following incentives: A) FREE RENT in April 2026 B) No Move-in/out Fee ($200) The Offer Ends: Tuesday, 31 March at 4:00pmExpires 03-28-2026
Now Leasing | Exclusive Move-In Incentives For a limited time, receive up to 2 months free on select apartment homes + Free parking included Discover modern living and unbeatable value during our lease-up. Restrictions apply. Limited availability.Expires 03-06-2026
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Currently the most affordable Rent Specials Apartment in Downtown DC is at Reflections at the Wharf listed at $1,399.
The average rent for a Rent Specials Apartment in Downtown DC is $3,410.
Today's Rent Specials 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 Rent Specials rental in Downtown DC is currently at 472 sq ft.
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Written by: Steve Lilly
I'm Steve, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Washington, DC.
Written by: Steve Lilly
I'm Steve, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Washington, DC.
Written by: Steve Lilly
I'm Steve, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Washington, D.C.
Written by: Steve Lilly
Greetings from Washington, DC! I'm Stephen, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Washington, and I'd love to give you the inside scoop on a city that many people only think of in terms of visiting, not living in.
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.
Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.
Written by: Bob Mallory
Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.
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