
Top Rated Apartments for Rent in the Downtown DC Neighborhood of Washington, DC (275 Rentals)
Apartments in the Downtown DC area of Washington with the best features, newest construction, and richest amenities.


Vivre

Annex on 12th

Banner Lane

City Ridge

The Florian

Artline Apartments

Affinity at 2M

Lex and Leo at Waterfront Station
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WestEnd25

The Woodward Building Apartments

1301 Thomas Circle

Andover House

View 14

Capitol View on 14th

The Iris

Claret

Reverb
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Pinnacle

J.COOPERS ROW

Balsa

Venture on I

Alta 801

Collection 14

The Kiley

J Linea
Washington's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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The Clifton

1000 South Capitol

Modern on M

1331

Valo Apartments

Trellis House

Berkshire 15

Westbrooke Place

2112 New Hampshire Avenue

Jefferson Marketplace

Newport West

The DeSoto Apartments
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The Ellington

The Shay

The Louis

14W Apartments

City Market at O

Mass Court

West End Residences
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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 | $2,108 | $1,150 | $6,216 |
Downtown DC 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,728 | $868 | $9,242 |
Downtown DC 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,084 | $1,281 | $10,000+ |
Downtown DC 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,565 | $1,224 | $10,000+ |
Downtown DC 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,325 | $5,175 | $8,300 |
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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 759 Studio Apartments in Downtown DC with rent ranges from $1,246 to $6,216 with an average price of $5,534.
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 $9,242 with an average monthly rent of $2,728.
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 $14,500. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,084.
How expensive are Downtown DC Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 137 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown DC on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,224 to $21,813 - averaging $6,565 for the location.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

A Washington DC Local Expert's Guide to Top Affordable Neighborhoods for Renters in the DC Metro
Written by: Steve Lilly
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