Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown DC Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,000 (128 Rentals)

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property at 1711 17th St NW

$1,100

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$1,100
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1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jun 1

1711 17th St NW

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property at 1327 Belmont St NW

$1,240 - $1,449

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$1,240 - $1,449
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

1327 Belmont St NW

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property at 8 R St NW

$1,250 - $1,450

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

8 R St NW

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property at 1727 Massachusetts Ave NW

$1,545 - $1,800

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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1727 Massachusetts Ave NW

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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 $825. 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
R Street Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$825
555Senior Housing S2Studio,1BA$1,246
801 R Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400
State House ApartmentsEFFStudio,1BA$1,408
Liberty Place1BR A1BR,1BA$1,446
Channing E Phillips Homes1 Bedroom Jr.1BR,1BA$1,475
Leo at WaterfrontAffordable Studio ADU-LeoStudio,1BA$1,489
1815 Riggs LLC0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,495
The Shelburne ApartmentsRenovated Studio 05 TierStudio,1BA$1,499

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown DC, DC

As of May 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown DC area is the $2.50 price per square foot 1711 4th St NW Model at 1711 4th St NW in the in the Mount Vernon Square neighborhood starting from $2,995. The second greatest value Downtown DC apartment is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Model at The Biltmore Apartments starting at $2,499 with a $2.25 price per square foot in the Lanier Heights 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.
1711 4th St NW1711 4th St NW2BR,2BA$2.50
The Biltmore Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.25
402 M Street NW, Unit Apt C402 M Street NW1BR,1BA$2.27
84 Q St NW, Unit Unit #B84 Q St NW2BR,2BA$2.45
2014 1st St NW, Unit 2014 1st St NW BMNT2014 1st St NW2BR,2BA$2.30
1802 2nd St NW, Unit B1802 2nd St NW1BR,1BA$2.39
124 Q St NW, Unit 4124 Q St NW2BR,1BA$2.25
1514 26th St NW1514 26th St NWStudio ,1BA$2.44
The Remington ApartmentsFurnished Private Room in 3 bed/1 bath Apt3BR,1BA$1.89
950 25th St NW, Unit 4OX950 25th St NW1BR,1BA$2.33

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Downtown Dc, Washington, DC

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown DC

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown DC?

There are currently 1532 Apartments for Rent in Downtown DC, DC with pricing that ranges from $868 to $22,147. There are also 570 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown DC ranging from $1,000 to $19,000.

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 $1,000 to $19,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,297.

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 $1,682 to $13,107, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,150 to $7,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,380 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,400.

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