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property at 2141 I St NW

$1,700 - $1,900

Studio Rentals

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2141 I St NW

WashingtonDC20037
property at 1 Scott Cir NW

$1,700 - $1,995

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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1 Scott Cir NW

WashingtonDC20036

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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 King Towers priced from $947. R Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,351. Here are the most affordable Downtown Washington apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
King TowersStudioStudio,1BA$947
R Street ApartmentsEFFStudio,1BA$1,351
The Shelburne ApartmentsRenovated Studio 05 TierStudio,1BA$1,399
1500 MassFPA 456Studio,1BA$1,422
State House ApartmentsEFFStudio,1BA$1,450
The ShoremeadeStudioStudio,1BA$1,450
Channing E Phillips Homes1 Bedroom Jr.1BR,1BA$1,475
Rocksboro ApartmentsStudio 06 TierStudio,1BA$1,499
MiramarSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,530
Square 50The CapitolStudio,1BA$1,540

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Washington, DC

As of December 23, 2025 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 2 Bedroom A Model at Dupont Apartments starting at $3,100 with a $2.97 price per square foot in the Dupont Circle 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
Dupont Apartments2 Bedroom A2BR,1BA$2.97
OSLOshaw Co-Living ApartmentsOSLOshaw Units 1-33BR,3BA$1.34
The Lansburgh1BR1BR,1BA$3.04
Q Street Apartments1L1BR,1BA$2.16
2149 N St NW, Unit 22149 N St NW2BR,2BA$3.00
801 R Street ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.87
The Remington ApartmentsFurnished Private Room in 3 bed/1 bath Apt3BR,1BA$2.11
Rock Creek GardensOne Bedroom Small1BR,1BA$3.05
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 $1,540.

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 $7,500.

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 353 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 $843 which is $6,657 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Washington.

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