Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Washington Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $700 (89 Rentals)

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1500 Mass
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$1,430 - $2,217
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$1,395 - $2,182
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$1,430 - $2,217
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

1500 Mass

1500 Massachusetts Ave NWWashington, DC 20005
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The Baystate
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$1,525 - $2,250
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$1,525 - $2,250
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$1,525 - $2,250
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Baystate

1701 Mass Ave NWWashington, DC 20036
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Westbrooke Place
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$1,742 - $10,222
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$1,740 - $10,220
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Westbrooke Place

2201 N StWashington, DC 20037
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property at 2030 F St NW

$1,785 - $1,875

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2030 F St NW

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property at 1718 P St NW

$1,800 - $2,000

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1718 P St NW

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property at 1301 20th St NW

$1,825 - $2,990

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1301 20th St NW

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property at 1 Scott Cir NW

$1,850 - $1,890

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1 Scott Cir NW

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The Flats at Dupont Circle
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$1,885 - $3,892
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$1,545 - $3,552
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$340
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$1,885 - $3,892
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The Flats at Dupont Circle

2000 N St St NWWashington, DC 20036
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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 1 Bed unit found at R Street Apartments priced from $825. King Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $947. Here are the most affordable Downtown Washington apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
R Street Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$825
King TowersStudioStudio,1BA$947
1811-1815 S St NWStudioStudio,1BA$1,195
801 R Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400
1500 MassFPA 456Studio,1BA$1,410
Channing E Phillips Homes1 Bedroom Jr.1BR,1BA$1,475
Dupont ApartmentsStudio AStudio,1BA$1,495
1815 Riggs LLC0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,495
The Shelburne ApartmentsRenovated Studio 05 TierStudio,1BA$1,499
The BaystateStudio FStudio,1BA$1,525

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Washington, DC

As of March 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Washington area is the $2.66 price per square foot 2 Bed/2 Bath Model at Historic Row Apartments in the in the Mount Vernon Square neighborhood starting from $3,850. The second greatest value Downtown Washington apartment is the Two Bedroom Two Bathroom Model at The Shay starting at $3,300 with a $2.96 price per square foot in the Edgewood 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.
Historic Row Apartments2 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.66
The ShayTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.96
1015 P St NW, Unit 21015 P St NW2BR,1BA$2.68
2149 N St NW2 bed / 2 bath2BR,2BA$3.00
902 Westminster St NW902 Westminster St NW2BR,2BA$2.63
Q Street Apartments1L1BR,1BA$2.22
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$2.74
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 $1,525.

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

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Washington is R Street Apartments which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in Downtown Washington costs $5,850.

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 371 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 $1,108 which is $4,742 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Washington.

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