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Vivre
1224 M St NWWashington, DC 20005
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Annex on 12th
300 12th St SWWashington, DC 20024
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The Woodward Building Apartments
733 15th St NWWashington, DC 20005
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Accolade
1425 New York Ave NWWashington, DC 20005
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The Iris
7 M St NEWashington, DC 20002
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Banner Lane
44 Banner LnWashington, DC 20001
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Artline Apartments
301 M St SWWashington, DC 20024
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Affinity at 2M
2 M St NEWashington, DC 20002
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The DeSoto Apartments
1445 P St NWWashington, DC 20005
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$2,833 - $6,297
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1301 Thomas Circle
1301 M St NWWashington, DC 20005
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View 14
2303 14th St NWWashington, DC 20009
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Capitol View on 14th
2400 14th St NWWashington, DC 20009
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WestEnd25
1255 25th St NWWashington, DC 20037
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Andover House
1200 14th St NWWashington, DC 20005
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Cortland Mount Vernon
443 New York Ave NWWashington, DC 20001
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Pinnacle
7 New York Ave NEWashington, DC 20002
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Elle
1111 20th St NWWashington, DC 20036
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J.COOPERS ROW
1319 S Capitol St SWWashington, DC 20003
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Venture on I
60 I St SWWashington, DC 20024
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Balsa
1313 L St NWWashington, DC 20005
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Alta 801
801 New Jersey Ave NWWashington, DC 20001
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$2,334 - $10,195
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$2,302 - $10,163
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City Ridge
20 Ridge Square NWWashington, DC 20016
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The Kiley
600 4th St SWWashington, DC 20024
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J Linea
2009 8th St NWWashington, DC 20001
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The Clifton
1315 Clifton St NWWashington, DC 20009
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$1,564 - $5,181
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$1,542 - $5,159
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Modern on M
465 M St SWWashington, DC 20024
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The Shaw
618 T St NWWashington, DC 20001
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$1,711 - $9,395
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$1,689 - $9,373
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RESA
22 M St NEWashington, DC 20002
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The Florian
1 Florida Ave NEWashington, DC 20002
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Valo Apartments
222 M St SWWashington, DC 20024
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$1,896 - $8,835
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Gallery 64
64 H St SWWashington, DC 20024
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Trellis House
2323 Sherman Ave NWWashington, DC 20001
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$1,674 - $7,422
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The Aspen
1011 4th St NWWashington, DC 20001
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Westbrooke Place
2201 N StWashington, DC 20037
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2112 New Hampshire Avenue
2112 New Hampshire Ave NWWashington, DC 20009
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Jefferson Marketplace
1510-1514 7th St NWWashington, DC 20001
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The Ellington
1301 U St NWWashington, DC 20009
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The Shay
1924 8th St NWWashington, DC 20001
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The Louis
1920-1934 14Th St NWWashington, DC 20009
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14W Apartments
1315 W St NWWashington, DC 20009
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City Market at O
800 P St NWWashington, DC 20001
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Mass Court
300 Massachusetts Ave NWWashington, DC 20001
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West End Residences
1221 24th St NWWashington, DC 20037
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The Esquire on Fifth
740-770 5th St NWWashington, DC 20001
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Lex and Leo at Waterfront Station
1151-1551 4th St SWWashington, DC 20024
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Calloway
2005 11th St NWWashington, DC 20001
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$2,091 - $6,683
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Sonnet
1441 U St NWWashington, DC 20009
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Truxton
10 Florida Ave NWWashington, DC 20001
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The Ashton at Judiciary Square
750 3rd St NWWashington, DC 20001
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Weavers Row
3220 Prospect St NWWashington, DC 20007
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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 | $2,053 | $720 | $6,962 |
| Downtown DC 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,681 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown DC 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,952 | $1,281 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown DC 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,124 | $1,224 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown DC 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,925 | $4,900 | $8,600 |
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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 $947 to $6,962 with an average price of $4,089.
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 $850 to $18,884 with an average monthly rent of $2,681.
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 $1,281 to $16,284. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,952.
How expensive are Downtown DC Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 143 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown DC on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,224 to $14,995 - averaging $5,124 for the location.
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