Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Washington Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $700 (93 Rentals)

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The Baystate
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$1,525 - $2,250
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 14

The Baystate

1701 Mass Ave NWWashington, DC 20036
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property at 950 25th St NW

$1,599 - $3,400

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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950 25th St NW

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property at 2130 N St NW

$1,650 - $1,695

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2130 N St NW

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property at 1440 N St NW

$1,750 - $2,725

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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1440 N St NW

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1704 S St NW, Unit 2, Unit 2
$1,795
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Studio Apartment Available May 18

1704 S St NW, Unit 2, Unit 2

1704 S St NWWashington, DC 20009
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The Louis
$1,847 - $7,297
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The Louis

1920-1934 14Th St NWWashington, DC 20009
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property at 1101 L St NW

$1,800 - $1,850

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1101 L St NW

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property at 2141 I St NW

$1,700 - $1,895

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2141 I St NW

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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. Affordable apartment in Dupont Circle has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,395. Here are the most affordable Downtown Washington apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
R Street Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$825
Affordable apartment in Dupont Circle0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,395
State House ApartmentsEFFStudio,1BA$1,408
Hodge on 7th1 Bed/1 Bath 1.1k - 50%1BR,1BA$1,457
Channing E Phillips Homes1 Bedroom Jr.1BR,1BA$1,475
1815 Riggs LLC0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,495
The Shelburne ApartmentsRenovated Studio 05 TierStudio,1BA$1,499
C H HoustonStudio MediumStudio,1BA$1,499
Corcoran HouseStudio One BathStudio,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Washington, DC

As of May 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Washington area is the $2.73 price per square foot 817 6th St NW Model at 817 6th St NW, Unit B in the in the Mount Vernon Square neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Downtown Washington apartment is the 902 Westminster St NW Model at 902 Westminster St NW starting at $2,495 with a $2.63 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.
817 6th St NW, Unit B817 6th St NW2BR,2BA$2.73
902 Westminster St NW902 Westminster St NW2BR,2BA$2.63
The Thread1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.51
1514 26th St NW1514 26th St NWStudio ,1BA$2.44
The ShoremeadeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.86
The ShayStudioStudio ,1BA$2.94
950 25th St NW, Unit 4OX950 25th St NW1BR,1BA$2.17
Hodge on 7th1 Bed/1 Bath 1.1q - 60%1BR,1BA$2.99
Pennsylvania HouseStudioStudio ,1BA$2.65
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 $1,500.

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 $1,440, while the average apartment in Downtown Washington costs $5,500.

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 170 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 $687 which is $4,813 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Washington.

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