1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Washington Neighborhood of Washington, DC (485 Rentals)

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Accolade
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$3,348 - $4,762
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$2,495 - $14,500
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Accolade

1425 New York Ave NWWashington, DC 20005
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Elle
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$3,535 - $7,387
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$2,425 - $8,619
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Elle

1111 20th St NWWashington, DC 20036
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The Ellington
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$2,421 - $2,930
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$2,421 - $9,128
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The Ellington

1301 U St NWWashington, DC 20009
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The Louis
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$2,244 - $3,212
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$2,046 - $6,653
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The Louis

1920-1934 14Th St NWWashington, DC 20009
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City Market at O
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$2,375 - $3,499
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$1,981 - $8,406
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City Market at O

800 P St NWWashington, DC 20001
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The Esquire on Fifth
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$2,167 - $2,929
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$2,078 - $9,230
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The Esquire on Fifth

740-770 5th St NWWashington, DC 20001
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Sonnet
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$2,413 - $4,510
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$2,147 - $6,683
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Sonnet

1441 U St NWWashington, DC 20009
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Ora
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$2,365 - $3,5201 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Ora

2144 California St NWWashington, DC 20008
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The Wray
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$2,546 - $3,015
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$2,546 - $4,426
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The Wray

515 22nd St NWWashington, DC 20037
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Residences on the Avenue
$3,469 - $4,576
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Residences on the Avenue

2221 I St NWWashington, DC 20037
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Downtown Washington, Washington, DC Local Guide

Largest Available Downtown Washington 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Downtown Washington area of Washington, DC is found at Zen Apollo and is listed at 4,483 square feet priced from $8,765. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Zen ApolloCommercial C-10154,483 Sq Ft$8,765
R Street Apartments1MKT1,535 Sq Ft$2,400
Elle1 Bed/2 Bath JR Den-ABJD051,208 Sq Ft$5,116
MAA Massachusetts AvenueTraditional 1x2 882-1078 SF1,078 Sq Ft$4,210
7th FlatsAD9 + Den1,040 Sq Ft$2,756
The Apartments at CityCenterTier 89.0 - 1 Bed/1 Bath w/ 2 Balconies1,006 Sq Ft$5,318
Columbia PlazaConnecticut Duplex980 Sq Ft$2,710
1210 MassCheyenne (One Plus Den)978 Sq Ft$3,735
1301 Thomas CircleOne Bedroom Den A2AD975 Sq Ft$3,630
Newport West1 Bedrooms662 Sq Ft$2,395

Cheapest Available Downtown Washington 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Downtown Washington of Washington, DC is the 1BR Model starting from $825 at R Street Apartments. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Downtown Washington is currently $3,078. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
R Street Apartments1BR$825
King Towers1 Bedroom$1,127
Channing E Phillips Homes1 Bedroom Jr.$1,475
1811-1815 S St NW1-Bedroom$1,695
Rock Creek GardensOne Bedroom Small$1,725
Mount Vernon PlazaOne Bedroom$1,850
Zen Apollo1 Bed, 1 Bath - 710$1,900
Washington Apartments1x1$1,917
The ShayOne Bedroom$1,925

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Downtown Washington Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Downtown Washington with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Downtown Washington is at R Street Apartments listed at $825.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Downtown Washington Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Washington is $3,078.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Downtown Washington Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Downtown Washington is a 4,483 square feet unit starting from $8,765 at Zen Apollo.

What is the average size for Downtown Washington 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Downtown Washington is currently 678 sq ft.

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