
Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Washington Neighborhood of Washington, DC (250 Rentals)
Apartments for rent in the Downtown Washington area of Washington that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!


The DeSoto Apartments

1301 Thomas Circle

Andover House

WestEnd25

Zen Apollo

Highbridge

Residences at 1125

Aviator House
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Vivre

Varsity On K

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Westbrooke Place

Jefferson Marketplace

The Phoenix Apartments

The 925 Apartments

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The Louis
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City Market at O

West End Residences

MAA Massachusetts Avenue

Westpark Apartments

1500 Mass

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Ora
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The York and Potomac Park

Madison House

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Sonnet

Elysium Fourteen

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Hodge on 7th - Senior Living

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The Ellington

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Residences on The Avenue

The Apartments at CityCenter

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Alton District

The Flats at Dupont Circle

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Gables Dupont Circle

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Latrobe

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The Esquire on Fifth

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565 Penn Residences

Rocksboro Apartments

The Sedgewick Apartments
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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 | $2,130 | $1,150 | $5,272 |
| Downtown Washington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,167 | $1,440 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Washington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,605 | $1,579 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Washington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,245 | $1,682 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Washington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $9,835 | $6,625 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 250 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Downtown Washington Neighborhood of Washington, DC.
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Most Pet Friendly Downtown Washington Apartments for Rent
The apartment community in the Downtown Washington area of Washington, DC that ranks the highest in Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score on ApartmentHomeLiving.com is Sonnet with prices starting from $2,217 and a Pet Friendly score of 4 of 4. MAA Massachusetts Avenue scores the second highest with a 3.6 of 4 and has availability currently starting from $2,005. Here are the most Pet Friendly Downtown Washington apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
| Apartment Listing | Pet Rating | Neighborhood | Priced From |
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| Sonnet | 4/4 | U Street | $2,217 |
| MAA Massachusetts Avenue | 3.6/4 | Logan Circle | $2,005 |
| Jefferson Marketplace | 3.4/4 | Shaw | $2,005 |
| Ora | 3.4/4 | Kalorama | $2,252 |
| Varsity On K | 3.4/4 | Foggy Bottom | $2,300 |
| The Lurgan | 3.4/4 | National Mall | $2,121 |
| The Thread | 3.4/4 | U Street | $2,149 |
| 565 Penn Residences | 3.2/4 | Chinatown | $2,062 |
| The Flats at Dupont Circle | 3.2/4 | Dupont Circle | $2,165 |
| West End Residences | 3.2/4 | West End | $3,140 |
Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Downtown Washington
The lowest priced apartment unit that allows pets currently in the Downtown Washington of Downtown Washington is the Studio Model at President Madison, which is a Studio unit starting from $1,861. The second cheapest Downtown Washington Pet Friendly apartment is the Studio Studio unit at Kew Gardens starting at $1,958. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Downtown Washington apartments:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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| President Madison | Studio | $1,861 |
| Kew Gardens | Studio | $1,958 |
| The Seville | Studio | $1,983 |
| Jefferson Marketplace | S1 | $2,005 |
| MAA Massachusetts Avenue | Studio 0x1 391-425 SF | $2,005 |
| The Lurgan | Floor Plan S4 | $2,121 |
| The Thread | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | $2,149 |
| Sonnet | Studio | $2,287 |
| Varsity On K | A5 | $2,494 |
| Ora | 11JR | $2,920 |
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Family-Friendly Rating
Renting for your family? Downtown Washington has come to be a leading neighborhood for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. This includes features like parks, pet amenities, playgrounds, and great education.
Outdoors Rating
Do you like the outdoors? this area is a highly-rated area for its parks and greenspace, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Pet Friendly Rating
Pet owners, listen up! this area ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Friendly Downtown Washington Apartments
What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in Downtown Washington?
Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in Downtown Washington is at R Street Apartments listed at $825.
How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly Downtown Washington Apartment?
The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Downtown Washington is $3,980.
What is the largest Pet Friendly Downtown Washington Apartment for rent?
Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Downtown Washington is a 6,315 square feet unit starting from $1,595 at Zen Apollo.
What is the average size for Downtown Washington Pet Friendly Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in Downtown Washington is currently at 567 sq ft.
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