
Apartments for Rent in the Downtown DC Neighborhood of Washington, DC Under $1,500 (45 Rentals)


District Co-Living (Furnished Rooms)

Q Street Apartments

7th Flats

Richardson Furnished Rooms

510 I St NW

Mass Place

The Colonel

Madrona Apartments
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1811-1815 S St NW

2106-2108 Vermont Ave

R Street Apartments

1350 Florida Ave NW

801 R Street Apartments

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The Promenade

C H Houston

Channing E Phillips Homes
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1304 N Capitol St NW, Unit A

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1824 Columbia Rd NW, Unit 201

65 New York Ave NW

1615 Swann

The Meredith

1815 Riggs LLC

2388 Champlain St NW

Rise Temple at Temple Courts

1421-1429 Belmont St NW
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151 S St NW

Carver and Slowe Apartments

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The Severna on K

Ravenel

Liberty Place

Meridian Manor

OSLOshaw Co-Living Apartments

1724 Kalorama Rd NW
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The Golden Rule Plaza

Common Bowman (Furnished Rooms)

601 24th St

The SeVerna

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The Traymore

Square 50
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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 | $2,138 | $916 | $7,432 |
| Downtown DC 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,839 | $868 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown DC 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,169 | $1,297 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown DC 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,825 | $1,682 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown DC 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,810 | $4,200 | $10,000+ |
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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
John Francis Education Campus
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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown DC
How much are Studio apartments in Downtown DC?
There are currently 758 Studio Apartments in Downtown DC with rent ranges from $916 to $7,432 with an average price of $2,138.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Downtown DC Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Downtown DC ranges from $868 to $12,187 with an average monthly rent of $2,839.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown DC cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downtown DC range from $1,297 to $16,451. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,169.
How expensive are Downtown DC Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 150 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown DC on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,682 to $15,000 - averaging $5,825 for the location.
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