Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in the Downtown DC Neighborhood of Washington, DC (249 Rentals)

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Rental terms in the Downtown DC area of Washington as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.

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$1,874 - $3,339Short Term Available
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2303 14th St NWWashington, DC 20009
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Zen Apollo
$1,595 - $8,765Short Term Available
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Zen Apollo

1234 Massachusetts Ave NWWashington, DC 20005
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Highbridge
$2,125 - $4,725Short Term Available
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6 Months, 15 Months
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Highbridge

2512 Q StWashington, DC 20007
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Capital Plaza Apartments
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$1,475 - $2,123Short Term Available
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Capital Plaza Apartments

35 E St NWWashington, DC 20001
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Modern on M
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$1,616 - $6,703
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Modern on M

465 M St SWWashington, DC 20024
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The Shaw
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$2,080 - $16,672Short Term Available
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6 Months, 12 Months
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The Shaw

618 T St NWWashington, DC 20001
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The Louis
$2,103 - $7,914
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The Louis

1920-1934 14Th St NWWashington, DC 20009
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14W Apartments
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$2,052 - $4,684
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14W Apartments

1315 W St NWWashington, DC 20009
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77H
$1,867 - $4,739
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77H

77 H St NWWashington, DC 20001
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7th Flats
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$1,593 - $5,452Short Term Available
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7 Months, 14 Months
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7th Flats

1825 7th St NWWashington, DC 20001
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City Market at O
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$2,022 - $15,956
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City Market at O

800 P St NWWashington, DC 20001
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RESA
$1,816 - $5,549
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RESA

22 M St NEWashington, DC 20002
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NOVEL South Capitol
$1,959 - $7,181
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NOVEL South Capitol

2 I St SEWashington, DC 20003
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The Ellington
$2,521 - $11,852
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The Ellington

1301 U St NWWashington, DC 20009
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565 Penn Residences
$2,461 - $8,791
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565 Penn Residences

565 Pennsylvania Ave NWWashington, DC 20001
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The Bond
$2,200 - $4,895Short Term Available
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12 Months, 13 Months
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The Bond

1230 New Hampshire Ave NWWashington, DC 20036
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NoSHA
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$1,840 - $3,250Short Term Available
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12 Months
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NoSHA

2220 11th St NWWashington, DC 20001
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1210 Mass
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$2,141 - $5,687Short Term Available
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1210 Mass

1210 Massachusetts Ave NWWashington, DC 20005
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450K
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$2,189 - $14,051
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450K

450 K St NWWashington, DC 20001
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Balsa
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$2,119 - $5,565
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$2,119 - $5,565

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Balsa

1313 L St NWWashington, DC 20005
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Downtown Dc, Washington, DC

Ranked #2

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Short-term Downtown DC Apartments

What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in Downtown DC?

Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Downtown DC is at 1324 N Capitol St NW listed at $1,399.

How much is the average rent for a Short-term Downtown DC Apartment?

The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Downtown DC is $3,949.

What is the largest Short-term Downtown DC Apartment for rent?

Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Downtown DC is a 7,534 square feet unit starting from $4,035 at 3143 N St NW.

What is the average size for Downtown DC Short-term Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Short-term rental in Downtown DC is currently at 754 sq ft.

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