
Apartments for Rent in the Downtown DC Neighborhood of Washington, DC Under $1,500 (44 Rentals)


Leo at Waterfront

Q Street Apartments

601 24th St

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Hodge on 7th - Senior Living

Mass Place

Rocksboro Apartments

Madrona Apartments
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2106-2108 Vermont Ave

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Richardson

Reflections at the Wharf

The Shelburne Apartments

The Lex at Waterfront

801 R Street Apartments

R Street Apartments
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2009 Wyoming

The Promenade

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C H Houston

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59 Rhode Island Ave NW, Unit Stylish Studio 1

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1304 N Capitol St NW, Unit A

65 New York Ave NW

1615 Swann
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2388 Champlain St NW

Carver Apartments

Carver and Slowe Apartments

151 S St NW

The Severna on K

The Milestone On Belmont

Ravenel

Liberty Place
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Meridian Manor

Hampton Courts

OSLOshaw Co-Living Apartments

1421-1429 Belmont St NW

1724 Kalorama Rd NW

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The Golden Rule Plaza

Common Bowman (Furnished Rooms)
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Square 50
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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 | $2,115 | $1,150 | $7,759 |
| Downtown DC 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,878 | $825 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown DC 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,187 | $1,297 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown DC 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,008 | $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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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 Downtown DC
How much are Studio apartments in Downtown DC?
There are currently 766 Studio Apartments in Downtown DC with rent ranges from $1,150 to $7,759 with an average price of $2,115.
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 $825 to $16,451 with an average monthly rent of $2,878.
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 $14,607. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,187.
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 $13,107 - averaging $6,008 for the location.
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