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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
Downtown DC Studio Apartments | $2,050 | $720 | $6,962 |
| Downtown DC 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,683 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown DC 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,955 | $1,281 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown DC 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,109 | $1,224 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown DC 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,925 | $4,900 | $8,600 |
There are currently 783 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown DC Neighborhood of Washington, DC.
See all Apartments in WashingtonThe largest available Studio apartment unit in the Downtown DC area of Washington, DC is found at Columbia Plaza and is listed at 886 square feet priced from $2,409. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Plaza | Arlington | 886 Sq Ft | $2,409 |
| WestEnd25 | K Street | 748 Sq Ft | $3,125 |
| The Lurgan | Floor Plan S3 | 737 Sq Ft | $2,482 |
| 565 Penn Residences | Studio/1 Bath with Den | 714 Sq Ft | $2,217 |
| 7th Flats | S12 | 710 Sq Ft | $2,073 |
| Accolade | Studio ANSI-03 | 670 Sq Ft | $3,065 |
| Cortland Mount Vernon | S4 - Renovated | 669 Sq Ft | $2,294 |
| MAA Massachusetts Avenue | Studio 0x1 610-903 SF | 660 Sq Ft | $2,800 |
| 555 | S3 | 655 Sq Ft | $2,466 |
| The Envoy | Studio | 351 Sq Ft | $1,700 |
Currently the lowest priced Studio apartment unit Downtown DC of Washington, DC is the Studio Model starting from $947 at King Towers. The average price for all Studio apartments in Downtown DC is currently $2,050. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| King Towers | Studio | $947 |
| 555 | Senior Housing S4 | $1,246 |
| R Street Apartments | EFF | $1,351 |
| Liberty Place | Studio B | $1,369 |
| Carver Apartments | Slowe Studio | $1,380 |
| Carver and Slowe Apartments | Slowe Studio | $1,380 |
| State House Apartments | EFF | $1,400 |
| The Shelburne Apartments | Renovated Studio 06 Tier | $1,459 |
| 1500 Mass | FPB 423 | $1,470 |
| Lex and Leo at Waterfront Station | Affordable Studio ADU-Lex | $1,489 |
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Currently the most affordable Studio in Downtown DC is at King Towers listed at $947.
The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Downtown DC is $2,050.
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Downtown DC is a 886 square feet unit starting from $2,409 at Columbia Plaza.
The average size for a Studio rental in Downtown DC is currently 482 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.
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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.
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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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Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.
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