
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Washington Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,395 (41 Rentals)


801 R Street Apartments
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1408 P St NW

1901 Connecticut Ave NW

R Street Apartments
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2147 N St NW

1322 15th St NW

Pennsylvania House

The Phoenix Apartments

Mount Vernon Plaza
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1301 U St NW

2139 Newport Pl NW
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Downtown Washington, Washington, DC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Washington?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Washington Studio Apartments | $2,152 | $1,150 | $4,962 |
Downtown Washington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,905 | $1,395 | $8,062 |
| Downtown Washington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,446 | $1,579 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Washington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,651 | $1,682 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Washington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,362 | $5,225 | $5,500 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Washington Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Washington?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Washington is under $1,589.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Washington?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Washington is King Towers which is listed at $1,127, while the average apartment in Downtown Washington costs $6,025.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Washington?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 376 regular apartments in Downtown Washington that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Downtown Washington?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Washington have an average cost of $949 which is $5,076 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Washington.
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