Top Rated Apartments for Rent in the Downtown DC Neighborhood of Washington, DC (106 Rentals)

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Apartments in the Downtown DC area of Washington with the best features, newest construction, and richest amenities.

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Cortland Mount Vernon
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$2,127 - $12,516

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Base Rent$2,127 - $12,516

Total Monthly Price$2,127 - $12,516
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Cortland Mount Vernon

443 New York Ave NWWashington, DC 20001
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The Iris
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$1,508 - $3,999

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Base Rent$1,508 - $3,999

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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Iris

7 M St NEWashington, DC 20002
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Annex on 12th
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$2,142 - $14,739

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Base Rent$2,142 - $14,739

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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Annex on 12th

300 12th St SWWashington, DC 20024
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Accolade
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$2,758 - $13,880

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Base Rent$2,758 - $13,880

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Accolade

1425 New York Ave NWWashington, DC 20005
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Alta 801
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$1,750 - $3,985

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Base Rent$1,750 - $3,985

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Alta 801

801 New Jersey Ave NWWashington, DC 20001
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City Ridge
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$2,913 - $12,656

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Base Rent$2,913 - $12,656

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City Ridge

20 Ridge Square NWWashington, DC 20016
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Modern on M
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$1,670 - $5,301

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Base Rent$1,670 - $5,301

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Modern on M

465 M St SWWashington, DC 20024
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The Banks
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$1,886 - $8,037

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Base Rent$1,886 - $8,037

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The Banks

900 7th St SWWashington, DC 20024
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The Aspen
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$2,116 - $6,300

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Base Rent$2,116 - $6,300

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The Aspen

1011 4th St NWWashington, DC 20001
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2112 New Hampshire Avenue
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$1,950 - $2,125

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Base Rent$1,950 - $2,125

Total Monthly Price$1,950 - $2,125
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

2112 New Hampshire Avenue

2112 New Hampshire Ave NWWashington, DC 20009
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14W Apartments
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$2,197 - $4,883

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14W Apartments

1315 W St NWWashington, DC 20009
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City Market at O
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$1,953 - $11,285

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Base Rent$1,953 - $11,285

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City Market at O

800 P St NWWashington, DC 20001
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RESA
$1,995 - $7,768

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Base Rent$1,995 - $7,768

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RESA

22 M St NEWashington, DC 20002
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Sonnet
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$2,237 - $6,731

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Base Rent$2,237 - $6,731

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Sonnet

1441 U St NWWashington, DC 20009
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Ora
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$2,302 - $3,552

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Ora

2144 California St NWWashington, DC 20008
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Venture on I
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$1,903 - $2,981

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 23

Venture on I

60 I St SWWashington, DC 20024
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Collection 14
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$1,678 - $3,965

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Collection 14

1400 W St NWWashington, DC 20009
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NOVEL South Capitol
$2,068 - $7,806

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Base Rent$2,068 - $7,806

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NOVEL South Capitol

2 I St SEWashington, DC 20003
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The Ellington
$1,999 - $14,515

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Base Rent$1,999 - $14,515

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The Ellington

1301 U St NWWashington, DC 20009
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Alton District
Rent Specials
$2,680 - $4,160

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Base Rent$2,680 - $4,160

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Alton District

1401 S St NWWashington, DC 20009
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Mass Court
$2,002 - $22,983

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Base Rent$2,002 - $22,983

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Mass Court

300 Massachusetts Ave NWWashington, DC 20001
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Latrobe
$2,521 - $2,641

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Base Rent$2,521 - $2,641

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 27

Latrobe

1325 15th St NWWashington, DC 20005
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450K
$2,303 - $15,257

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Base Rent$2,303 - $15,257

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450K

450 K St NWWashington, DC 20001
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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Dc, Washington, DC

Ranked #2

Among cities in District of Columbia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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 $4,356.

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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