Luxury Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Washington Neighborhood of Washington, DC (289 Rentals)

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The most luxurious Apartments in the Downtown Washington area of Washington with high-end amenities, features, and finishes.

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Accolade
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$2,703 - $14,607
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Accolade

1425 New York Ave NWWashington, DC 20005
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Elle
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$2,976 - $9,040
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$2,976 - $9,040
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Elle

1111 20th St NWWashington, DC 20036
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The Louis
$2,032 - $6,078
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The Louis

1920-1934 14Th St NWWashington, DC 20009
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City Market at O
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$2,259 - $8,578
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City Market at O

800 P St NWWashington, DC 20001
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Latrobe
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$2,060 - $4,030
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Latrobe

1325 15th St NWWashington, DC 20005
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The Esquire on Fifth
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$2,374 - $9,317
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The Esquire on Fifth

770 5th St NWWashington, DC 20001
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Ora
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$2,690 - $3,520Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Ora

2144 California St NWWashington, DC 20008
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The Wray
$2,568 - $4,683
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The Wray

515 22nd St NWWashington, DC 20037
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Sonnet
$2,150 - $6,703
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Sonnet

1441 U St NWWashington, DC 20009
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The Ellington
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$2,608 - $10,307
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The Ellington

1301 U St NWWashington, DC 20009
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Alton District
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$2,251 - $4,861
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Alton District

1401 S St NWWashington, DC 20009
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565 Penn Residences
$2,331 - $8,043
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565 Penn Residences

565 Pennsylvania Ave NWWashington, DC 20001
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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 searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, apartment communities for the kids, raising pets, transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Luxury Living Rating

This section of town is now ranked as one of the finest luxury neighborhoods in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like pools, saunas, workout spaces, concierge services, park views, easy access to green space, and kitchen details like granite and high-end fixtures. Other luxury items often include hardwood floors and fireplaces, sports like tennis and raquetball, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Washington

How much are Studio apartments in Downtown Washington?

There are currently 457 Studio Apartments in Downtown Washington with rent ranges from $1,250 to $4,397 with an average price of $2,172.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Downtown Washington Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Washington ranges from $1,400 to $21,400 with an average monthly rent of $3,118.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Washington cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downtown Washington range from $1,579 to $15,558. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,504.

How expensive are Downtown Washington Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 70 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown Washington on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,682 to $13,607 - averaging $5,700 for the location.

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