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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 Liberty Place priced from $841. 555 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,246. Here are the most affordable Downtown DC apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Liberty Place1 BR LRSP1BR,1BA$841
5551 Bed JR 4Studio,1BA$1,246
1724 Kalorama Rd NW2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,281
Cassell Co-Living (Furnished Rooms)Shared Bath | 4-6 Person Suite1BR,1BA$1,380
65 New York Ave NWStudioStudio,1BA$1,475
Adams Garden TowersStudioStudio,1BA$1,500
Square 50The CapitolStudio,1BA$1,540
Rocksboro ApartmentsStudio 09 TierStudio,1BA$1,589
The CatherineSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,595
Highview and Castle ManorStudioStudio,1BA$1,611

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown DC, DC

As of July 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown DC area is the $2.49 price per square foot H Model at The Ashton at Judiciary Square in the in the Mount Vernon Square neighborhood starting from $6,755. The second greatest value Downtown DC apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Truxton starting at $2,750 with a $2.30 price per square foot in the Mount Vernon Square 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.
The Ashton at Judiciary SquareH3BR,2BA$2.49
Truxton2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.30
918 Westminster St NW, Unit B918 Westminster St NW2BR,1BA$2.97
71 W St NW, Unit B71 W St NW1BR,1BA$2.00
Columbia Plaza ApartmentsWisconsin1BR,1BA$2.04
2506 Cliffbourne Pl NW, Unit APT B2506 Cliffbourne Pl NW1BR,1BA$2.63
1724 Kalorama Rd NW1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.00
801 R Street ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.85
1618 8th St NW, Unit Apt 31618 8th St NWStudio ,1BA$2.80
Square 50The CapitolStudio ,1BA$2.91

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown DC

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown DC?

There are currently 1494 Apartments for Rent in Downtown DC, DC with pricing that ranges from $868 to $21,030. There are also 495 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown DC ranging from $890 to $20,000.

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 $890 to $20,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,384.

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 $1,850 to $16,055, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,225 to $10,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,310 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,950.

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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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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

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