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Cycle House
1520-1522 N Capitol St NWWashington, DC 20002
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Downtown DC Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,150 (112 Rentals)
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C H Houston
1712 16th St NWWashington, DC 20009
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555
555 E St SWWashington, DC 20024
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2009 Wyoming
2009 Wyoming Ave NWWashington, DC 20009
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1436 R St NWWashington, DC 20009
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1111 Massachusetts Ave NWWashington, DC 20005
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1884 Columbia Rd NWWashington, DC 20009
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2501 Q St NWWashington, DC 20007
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Leo at Waterfront
1150 4th St SWWashington, DC 20024
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The Lex at Waterfront
1151-1551 4th St SWWashington, DC 20024
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Rocksboro Apartments
1717 R St NWWashington, DC 20009
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The Shelburne Apartments
1631 S St NWWashington, DC 20009
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Modern on M
465 M St SWWashington, DC 20024
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Reflections at the Wharf
1001 3rd St SWWashington, DC 20024
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59 Rhode Island Ave NW, Unit Stylish Studio 1
59 Rhode Island Ave NWWashington, DC 20001
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The Iris
7 M St NEWashington, DC 20002
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Pennsylvania House
2424 Pennsylvania Ave NWWashington, DC 20037
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State House Apartments
2122 Massachusetts Ave NWWashington, DC 20008
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Highview and Castle Manor
2505 13th St NWWashington, DC 20009
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1500 Mass
1500 Massachusetts Ave NWWashington, DC 20005
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Create a productive work-from-home apartment setup, even in a small space or studio. Discover layout ideas, desk solutions, and organization tips that actually work.
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7th Flats
1825 7th St NWWashington, DC 20001
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1234 Massachusetts Ave NWWashington, DC 20005
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Adams Garden Towers
2325 15th St NWWashington, DC 20009
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Dorchester West Apartments
2425 17th St NWWashington, DC 20009
2141 I St NW
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J.COOPERS ROW
1319 S Capitol St SWWashington, DC 20003
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The Croydon
1815 17th St NWWashington, DC 20009
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Washington House
2120 16th St NWWashington, DC 20009
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Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.
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Hightowers Apartments
1530 16th St NWWashington, DC 20036
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1924 8th St NW, Unit SI FL5-ID679
1924 8th St NWWashington, DC 20001
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Sixteen Hundred Apartments
1600 16th St NWWashington, DC 20009
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The Envoy
2400 16th St NWWashington, DC 20009
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The York and Potomac Park
510 21st St NWWashington, DC 20006
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Banner Lane
44 Banner LnWashington, DC 20001
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Gallery 64
64 H St SWWashington, DC 20024
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1630 R Street
1630 R St NWWashington, DC 20009
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Capitol Park Plaza and Twins
201 I St SWWashington, DC 20024
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Gelmarc Towers
1930 Columbia Rd NWWashington, DC 20009
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The Aspen
1011 4th St NWWashington, DC 20001
1211 Van St SE
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1221 Van
1221 Van St SEWashington, DC 20003
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The Diplomat
2420 16th St NWWashington, DC 20009
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The Melwood
1803 Biltmore St NWWashington, DC 20009
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The Westerly
350 Maple Dr SWWashington, DC 20024
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1350 Florida Ave NW
1350 Florida Ave NWWashington, DC 20009
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Valo Apartments
222 M St SWWashington, DC 20024
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Downtown DC Studio Apartments | $2,109 | $1,150 | $7,759 |
| Downtown DC 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,874 | $825 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown DC 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,223 | $1,297 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown DC 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,915 | $1,682 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown DC 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,832 | $4,495 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown DC 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,733 | $5,450 | $6,000 |
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9 out of 10
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown DC Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown DC?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown DC is under $1,475.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown DC?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown DC is 555 which is listed at $1,246, while the average apartment in Downtown DC costs $22,825.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown DC?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 281 regular apartments in Downtown DC that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Downtown DC?
Cheap apartments in Downtown DC have an average cost of $708 which is $22,117 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown DC.
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