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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Washington area of Washington.

property at 950 25th St NW

$1,800 - $2,500

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950 25th St NW

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Balsa
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$1,984 - $5,345
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Balsa

1313 L St NWWashington, DC 20005
Student Housing
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property at 940 25th St NW

$1,950 - $3,300

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940 25th St NW

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Square 50
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Square 50

1211 23rd St NWWashington, DC 20037
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The Traymore
Studio Apartments

The Traymore

1717 17th St NWWashington, DC 20009
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Ritch Homes Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ritch Homes Apartments

1420-1424 R St NWWashington, DC 20009
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Hampton Courts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hampton Courts

2013 New Hampshire Ave NWWashington, DC 20009
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Ravenel
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ravenel

1610 16th St NWWashington, DC 20009
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The Shoremeade
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Shoremeade

2517 K St NWWashington, DC 20037
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The Meredith
Studio Apartments

The Meredith

1825 T St NWWashington, DC 20009
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1815 Riggs LLC
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1815 Riggs LLC

1815 Riggs Pl NWWashington, DC 20009
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1615 Swann
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1615 Swann

1615 Swann St NWWashington, DC 20009
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1916 R St NW
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1916 R St NW

1916 R St NWWashington, DC 20009
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Excelsior
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Excelsior

2514 K St NWWashington, DC 20037
Corporate Housing
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Dupont Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Dupont Apartments

1717 20th St NWWashington, DC 20009
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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.

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Rock Creek Gardens
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rock Creek Gardens

2511 Q St NWWashington, DC 20007
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2151 Cali Street
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2151 Cali Street

2151 California St NWWashington, DC 20008
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1514 26th St NW
1 Bedroom Apartments

1514 26th St NW

1514 26th St NWWashington, DC 20007
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Empire Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Empire Apartments

2000 F St NWWashington, DC 20006
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Eddystone
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Eddystone

1301 Vermont Ave NWWashington, DC 20005
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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Thinking about getting a co-signer for your rental application? We break down what a co-signer is, the potential benefits, and the serious risks for both parties. Find out if it's the right choice for you.

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Brunswick House
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Brunswick House

1414 17th St NWWashington, DC 20036
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1377 22nd St NW
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1377 22nd St NW

1377 22nd St NWWashington, DC 20037
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Northern Liberties
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Northern Liberties

1514 8th St NWWashington, DC 20001
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The Preston
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Preston

1743 P St NWWashington, DC 20036
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Asbury Dwellings
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Asbury Dwellings

1616 Marion St NWWashington, DC 20001
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2000 Connecticut Avenue
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2000 Connecticut Avenue

2000 Connecticut Ave NWWashington, DC 20008
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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

Discover how your credit score impacts your ability to lease or buy a home. Learn how credit scores are determined, how to check yours, and strategies to improve it for real estate success.

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801-811 N St NW
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

801-811 N St NW

801-811 N St NWWashington, DC 20001
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The August
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The August

2147 O St NWWashington, DC 20037
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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 $1,595.

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 $6,672.

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 129 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 $626 which is $6,046 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Washington.

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