Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Downtown DC Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,150 (142 Rentals) Page 2 of 3

355 I St SW

1316 New Hampshire Ave NW

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Zen Apollo

Hightowers Apartments

2141 I St NW

1 Scott Cir NW
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Washington House

443 New York Ave NW

Capitol Park Plaza and Twins

Valo Apartments

1221 Van

Alta 801

1010 25th St NW

Gables City Vista
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1711 Massachusetts Ave NW, Unit 807

1000 South Capitol

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President Madison

Jefferson Marketplace

1350 Florida Ave NW

1816 New Hampshire Ave NW

Gelmarc Towers

522 21st St NW
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The Cambridge Apartments

950 25th St NW

2120 N St NW

1301 20th St NW

The Clifton

The York and Potomac Park

Lex and Leo at Waterfront Station

Pennsylvania House

Kew Gardens

The Shay

The Statesman

Capitol View on 14th

1260 21st St NW

1727 Massachusetts Ave NW
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown DC?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
Downtown DC Studio Apartments | $2,030 | $1,150 | $5,723 |
| Downtown DC 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,643 | $868 | $8,022 |
| Downtown DC 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,979 | $1,281 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown DC 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,878 | $1,224 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown DC 4 Bedroom Apartments | $9,629 | $4,345 | $10,000+ |
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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 $1,419.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown DC?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown DC is Cycle House which is listed at $720, while the average apartment in Downtown DC costs $7,500.
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 634 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 $967 which is $6,533 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown DC.
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