
Top Rated Apartments for Rent in the Downtown DC Neighborhood of Washington, DC (106 Rentals)
Apartments in the Downtown DC area of Washington with the best features, newest construction, and richest amenities.


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Annex on 12th

The Woodward Building Apartments

WestEnd25

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The Iris

Highbridge

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Accolade

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Venture on I

J.COOPERS ROW

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Alta 801
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City Ridge

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Modern on M

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The Banks

The Wren DC

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The Aspen

2112 New Hampshire Avenue

Jefferson Marketplace

Leo at Waterfront

The Elise

The Shay
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14W Apartments

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77H

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City Market at O

West End Residences

Valo Apartments

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State House Apartments

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RESA

J Linea

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Ora
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Collection 14

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NOVEL South Capitol

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Sonnet

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Atlantic Plumbing

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The Ellington

Miramar Apartments

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Residences on The Avenue

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Alton District

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Mass Court

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Latrobe
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565 Penn Residences

Hightowers Apartments

Claret

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555

The George

Eliot on 4th

Reflections at the Wharf

The Seville

Newport West

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450K
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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 | $2,148 | $1,150 | $7,759 |
| Downtown DC 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,903 | $868 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown DC 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,190 | $1,297 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown DC 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,624 | $1,682 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown DC 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,741 | $4,950 | $6,625 |
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There are currently 106 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown DC Neighborhood of Washington, DC.
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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.
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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 760 Studio Apartments in Downtown DC with rent ranges from $825 to $7,759 with an average price of $4,121.
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 $14,548 with an average monthly rent of $2,903.
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 $4,190.
How expensive are Downtown DC Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 157 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown DC on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,682 to $13,445 - averaging $5,624 for the location.
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