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Downtown DC, Washington, DC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown DC Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown DC area of Washington, DC is a 1 Bed unit found at R Street Apartments priced from $787. 1724 Kalorama Rd NW has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,281. Here are the most affordable Downtown DC apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
R Street Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$787
1724 Kalorama Rd NW2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,281
Liberty Place1BR A1BR,1BA$1,456
65 New York Ave NWStudioStudio,1BA$1,475
Adams Garden TowersStudioStudio,1BA$1,500
1815 Riggs LLC0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,550
7th FlatsS2.8 IZStudio,1BA$1,559
1500 MassFPA 456Studio,1BA$1,568
Cassell Co-Living (Furnished Rooms)Private Bath | 4-6 Person Suite1BR,1BA$1,580
The CatherineSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown DC, DC

As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown DC area is the $1.17 price per square foot 629 G St SW Model at 629 G St SW, Unit SW Waterfront in the in the Mall neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Downtown DC apartment is the 1804 New Jersey Ave NW Model at 1804 New Jersey Ave NW, Unit 1806 Unit B starting at $3,599 with a $2.40 price per square foot in the Edgewood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown DC apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
629 G St SW, Unit SW Waterfront629 G St SW1BR,1BA$1.17
1804 New Jersey Ave NW, Unit 1806 Unit B1804 New Jersey Ave NW3BR,2.5BA$2.40
Truxton2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.30
1200 23rd Street Northwest, Unit APT 6061200 23rd Street Northwest1BR,1.5BA$2.89
10 Q St NE, Unit B10 Q St NE1BR,1BA$2.05
Square 50The Rockville1BR,1BA$2.46
1724 Kalorama Rd NW1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.00
801 R Street ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.85
Liberty Place1BR A1BR,1BA$2.30
Columbia Plaza ApartmentsPotomacStudio ,1BA$2.94

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown DC

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown DC?

There are currently 1543 Apartments for Rent in Downtown DC, DC with pricing that ranges from $868 to $24,960. There are also 298 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown DC ranging from $1,100 to $70,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown DC?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown DC ranges from $1,100 to $70,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,760.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown DC?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown DC range from $1,175 to $15,281, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,200 to $13,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,050.

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