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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. 1811-1815 S St NW has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here are the most affordable Downtown Washington apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
King TowersStudioStudio,1BA$947
1811-1815 S St NWStudio1BR,1BA$1,300
R Street ApartmentsEFFStudio,1BA$1,351
The Shelburne ApartmentsRenovated Studio 06 TierStudio,1BA$1,459
Channing E Phillips Homes1 Bedroom Jr.1BR,1BA$1,475
1815 Riggs LLC0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,480
1500 MassFPB 423Studio,1BA$1,515
Square 50The CapitolStudio,1BA$1,540
State House ApartmentsEFFStudio,1BA$1,551
Rocksboro ApartmentsStudio 06 TierStudio,1BA$1,589

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Washington, DC

As of November 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Washington area is the $1.88 price per square foot 1915 New Hampshire Ave NW Model at 1915 New Hampshire Ave NW, Unit B in the in the Dupont Circle neighborhood starting from $2,750. The second greatest value Downtown Washington apartment is the 2 Bed/2 Bath Model at Historic Row Apartments starting at $3,850 with a $2.66 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.
1915 New Hampshire Ave NW, Unit B1915 New Hampshire Ave NW2BR,2BA$1.88
Historic Row Apartments2 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.66
817 6th St NW, Unit B817 6th St NW3BR,2BA$2.71
OSLOshaw Co-Living ApartmentsOSLOshaw Units 1-33BR,3BA$1.34
1616 Corcoran St NW, Unit 11616 Corcoran St NWStudio ,1BA$2.64
1827 Swann St NW, Unit 31827 Swann St NW1BR,1BA$2.65
Rock Creek GardensOne Bedroom Large1BR,1BA$2.61
801 R Street ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.47
1710 Q St NW, Unit #11710 Q St NW1BR,1BA$2.87
Square 50The CapitolStudio ,1BA$2.91

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

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Rent Smart in Washington DC: Best Neighborhoods to Rent for University Students

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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 $1,589.

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 $5,800.

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 204 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 $580 which is $5,220 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Washington.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Washington DC Local Expert's Guide to Top Affordable Neighborhoods for Renters in the DC Metro

Written by: Steve Lilly

I'm Steve, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Washington, DC.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.