Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown DC Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $600 (80 Rentals)

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property at 27 Q St NW

$883

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$883
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1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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27 Q St NW

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property at 60 Q St NW

$1,150

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$1,150
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Studio, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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60 Q St NW

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property at 232 N St NW

$1,195

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6 Bedroom, 4 Bath Townhome for Rent

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232 N St NW

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property at 8 R St NW

$1,250

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$1,250
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8 R St NW, Unit Bedroom #5

8 R St NW
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property at 118 Bates St NW

$1,250

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5 Bedroom, 3 Bath Townhome for Rent

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118 Bates St 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 Studio unit found at 555 priced from $719. R Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable Downtown DC apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
555Senior Housing Studio 2Studio,1BA$719
R Street Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$825
King TowersStudioStudio,1BA$947
1811-1815 S St NWStudioStudio,1BA$1,195
Cassell Co-Living (Furnished Rooms)SHAW/U ST CORRIDOR | Furnished | Utilities Incl...1BR,1BA$1,200
Liberty PlaceStudio BStudio,1BA$1,362
1500 MassFPA 456Studio,1BA$1,410
Capitol Park TowerStudioStudio,1BA$1,430

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown DC, DC

As of March 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown DC area is the $2.75 price per square foot H Model at The Ashton at Judiciary Square in the in the Mount Vernon Square neighborhood starting from $7,459. The second greatest value Downtown DC apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at The Biltmore Apartments starting at $3,500 with a $2.28 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.
The Ashton at Judiciary SquareH3BR,2BA$2.75
The Biltmore Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.28
402 M Street NW, Unit Apt C402 M Street NW1BR,1BA$2.27
84 Q St NW, Unit Unit #B84 Q St NW2BR,2BA$2.50
2014 1st St NW, Unit 2014 1st St NW BMNT2014 1st St NW2BR,2BA$2.30
Ellington Apartments2 Bed - 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.50
75 Florida Ave NW, Unit 175 Florida Ave NW3BR,1.5BA$1.41
The Remington ApartmentsFurnished Private Room in 3 bed/1 bath Apt3BR,1BA$1.89
801 R Street ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.87
Pennsylvania HouseStudioStudio ,1BA$2.78

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Downtown Dc, Washington, DC

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Among cities in District of Columbia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown DC

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown DC?

There are currently 1559 Apartments for Rent in Downtown DC, DC with pricing that ranges from $719 to $25,494. There are also 574 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown DC ranging from $650 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 $650 to $70,000 with an average monthly rent of $6,020.

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 $1,224 to $22,072, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,050 to $9,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,110 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,950.

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