
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Downtown DC Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,150 (103 Rentals)


R Street Apartments

C H Houston

Total Monthly Price
555

510 I St NW

The Cambridge Apartments

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2032 Belmont Rd NW, Unit 136

State House Apartments

Mass Place

The Promenade
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The Lex at Waterfront

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The Iris

Rocksboro Apartments

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Zen Apollo

875 N St NW

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1901 16th St NW, Unit 12
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Reflections at the Wharf

Affinity at 2M

1250 4th St SW

777 7th St NW

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459 M St NW

2032 Belmont Rd NW

The Phoenix Apartments

Pennsylvania House

3215 O St NW

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Banner Lane

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Wakefield Hall

J.COOPERS ROW

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1924 8th St NW, Unit SI FL5-ID679

Capitol Park Plaza and Twins
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The Kiley

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The Baystate

1350 Florida Ave NW

The Melwood

1809 19th St NW

Capitol View on 14th

1211 Van St SE
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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 | $2,148 | $1,150 | $7,759 |
| Downtown DC 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,903 | $868 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown DC 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,190 | $1,297 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown DC 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,624 | $1,682 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown DC 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,741 | $4,950 | $6,625 |
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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown DC Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown DC?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown DC is at R Street Apartments listed at $776.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown DC Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown DC Apartment is $776 at R Street Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown DC Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown DC is starting from $776 at R Street Apartments.
What is the most affordable Downtown DC Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Downtown DC Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at R Street Apartments and starts from $776.
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