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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Washington Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $700 (116 Rentals) Page 2 of 3
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$1,775Studio Apartment Available Jan 15, 2026
1711 Massachusetts Ave NW, Unit 807
1711 Massachusetts Ave NWWashington, DC 20036
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$1,784 - $1,995Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
President Madison
1908 Florida Ave NWWashington, DC 20009
1816 New Hampshire Ave NW
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$1,795 - $2,2951 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
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1811-1815 S St NWWashington, DC 20009
1820 Swann St NW
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$1,798 - $3,103Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The York and Potomac Park
510 21st St NWWashington, DC 20006
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$1,799 - $2,800Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Cambridge Apartments
1221 Massachusetts Ave NWWashington, DC 20005
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$1,799 - $4,300Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Bristol House
1400 20th St NWWashington, DC 20036
950 25th St NW
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1301 20th St NW
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$1,801 - $2,800Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Corcoran House
1616 18th St NWWashington, DC 20009
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$1,820 - $3,075Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Balsa
1313 L St NWWashington, DC 20005
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Kew Gardens
2700 Q St NWWashington, DC 20007
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$1,825 - $1,945Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Pennsylvania House
2424 Pennsylvania Ave NWWashington, DC 20037
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$1,836 - $2,555Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The 925 Apartments
925 25th St NWWashington, DC 20037
2515 P St NW
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$1,839 - $4,047Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
WestEnd25
1255 25th St NWWashington, DC 20037
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$1,845 - $3,910Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Shay
1924 8th St NWWashington, DC 20001
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$1,850 - $2,9951 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Mount Vernon Plaza
930 M St NWWashington, DC 20001
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The Statesman
2020 F St NWWashington, DC 20006
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$1,900 - $9,230Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Esquire on Fifth
740-770 5th St NWWashington, DC 20001
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Downtown Washington, Washington, DC Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Washington?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Washington Studio Apartments | $2,120 | $1,150 | $4,230 |
| Downtown Washington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,868 | $1,250 | $7,982 |
| Downtown Washington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,391 | $1,460 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Washington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,187 | $1,682 | $8,641 |
| Downtown Washington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,025 | $5,250 | $6,800 |
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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 $1,540.
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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