Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Downtown DC Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,150 (142 Rentals) Page 3 of 3
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 | $2,030 | $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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