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The Traymore
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1717 17th St NWWashington, DC 20009
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King Towers
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

King Towers

1220 12th St NWWashington, DC 20005
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Downtown Washington, Washington, DC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Washington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Washington area of Washington, DC is a Studio unit found at Square 50 priced from $1,540. Rocksboro Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,599. Here are the most affordable Downtown Washington apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Square 50The CapitolStudio,1BA$1,540
Rocksboro ApartmentsStudio 06 TierStudio,1BA$1,599
7th FlatsS4.8 IZStudio,1BA$1,613
Mass PlaceStudio (530sqft)Studio,1BA$1,624
R Street ApartmentsEFFStudio,1BA$1,650
1500 MassFPA 456Studio,1BA$1,656
The CroydonStudio - Tier 11Studio,1BA$1,675
Columbia Plaza ApartmentsGeorgetown-VariationStudio,1BA$1,695
Zen ApolloUrban One - 478Studio,1BA$1,700
1815 Riggs LLC0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,705

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Washington, DC

As of July 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Washington area is the $2.73 price per square foot 1541 6th St NW Model at 1541 6th St NW, Unit 1 in the in the Mount Vernon Square neighborhood starting from $5,000. The second greatest value Downtown Washington apartment is the 2BD 2BA Model at The Lansburgh starting at $4,325 with a $3.26 price per square foot in the Mount Vernon Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Washington apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1541 6th St NW, Unit 11541 6th St NW2BR,2.5BA$2.73
The Lansburgh2BD 2BA2BR,2BA$3.26
The ShayTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$3.40
Andover HouseA1F1BR,1BA$3.30
2205 K Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.14
801 R Street ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.85
1618 8th St NW, Unit Apt 31618 8th St NWStudio ,1BA$2.80
Pennsylvania HouseStudioStudio ,1BA$3.26
Columbia Plaza ApartmentsArlingtonStudio ,1BA$3.02
Square 50The CapitolStudio ,1BA$2.91

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across District of Columbia including Downtown Washington, Washington, and the greater Washington area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 $1,705.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Washington?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Washington is Square 50 which is listed at $1,645, while the average apartment in Downtown Washington costs $12,582.

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 63 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 $324 which is $12,258 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Washington.

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