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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Washington Studio Apartments | $2,138 | $1,150 | $4,227 |
| Downtown Washington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,074 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Washington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,445 | $1,579 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Washington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,139 | $1,682 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Washington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,850 | $5,250 | $6,450 |
There are currently 58 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Downtown Washington Neighborhood of Washington, DC.
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Now offering up to 2.5 months free on base rent. Must apply by end of March. *Restrictions May ApplyExpires 03-13-2026
2 Months Free on Select Units!* *Must apply within 72 hours of tour and move in within 45 days. Restrictions apply, see leasing office for details.Expires 03-13-2026
Now offering up to One Month Free on Studio apartments!* *Specials are subject to change at any time.Expires 03-13-2026
Our team looks forward to helping you find the perfect apartment home! Please contact us today to inquire on current availability!Expires 03-13-2026
Enjoy a Waived $600 Amenity Fee on Select Units When You Move In by 3/15! *Minimum lease terms apply. Other costs and fees excluded.Expires 03-13-2026
Our team looks forward to helping you find the perfect apartment home! Please contact us today to inquire on current availability!Expires 03-13-2026
Up To 2 Months Free on Select Units!* *Must apply within 72 hours of first tour and move-in within 45 days. Restrictions apply, see leasing office for details.Expires 03-13-2026
Save One Month off rent! Applies to first full month's rent only. Apply by 03/17/2026. Minimum 12 month lease term required.Expires 03-13-2026
Save One Month off rent! Applies to first full month's rent only. Apply by 03/17/2026. Minimum 12 month lease term required.Expires 03-13-2026
1.5 Months Free on Select Units!* *Must apply within 72 hours of tour and move in within 45 days. Restrictions apply, see leasing office for details.Expires 03-13-2026
Here are the most recently added special offers for renters looking to find the best deals on apartments in Downtown Washington, DC. Be sure to take advantage of some of the area’s top offers.
Waived Move-In Fee and Half A Month Rent FREE! Move-in before April 1st to get this great deal; once they're gone they're gone! Terms and Conditions Apply. Ask the leasing team for all the details.Expires 04-01-2026
Please Contact the Office for Details!Expires 05-30-2026
ONE MONTH FREE plus WAIVED MOVE-IN FEE! Just move-in between now and March 31st.Expires 03-31-2026
Get TWO MONTHS RENT FREE when you select a 13 to 15-month lease and move-in between now and April 1st. Terms and Conditions Apply, see the leasing team for more information.Expires 04-01-2026
Receive 2-Months Free Rent!! Details: 1) Sign a 14-Month Lease 2) Move-in by Wednesday, April 1st. You will receive the following incentives: A) FREE RENT in April 2026 & April 2027 B) No Move-in/out Fee ($200) The Offer Ends: Tuesday, March 31st at 4:00pmExpires 03-28-2026
Save One Month off rent! Applies to first full month's rent only. Apply by 03/17/2026. Minimum 12 month lease term required.Expires 03-13-2026
Save One Month off rent! Applies to first full month's rent only. Apply by 03/17/2026. Minimum 12 month lease term required.Expires 03-13-2026
Apply by 3/16 and get 1.5 Months Free Rent. Offer is for new residents only - Transfers Excluded [Offer good thru Mar 16, 2026]Expires 03-13-2026
Newly Reduced Rent - PLUS All Utilities Included Ask how you can get 50% off of 1 month's rent!Expires 03-13-2026
Open House Weekend: March 13-14! Pay $0 application fees and enjoy additional promos! Check out our website for more info! *Application fees to be collected and waived with approved credit ENJOY 2 MONTH FREE! Plus If you look and lease within 48 hours of touring, youll be able to snag an additional $500 off! *Restrictions may apply. All specials apply to new applicants only. Tour Your Way- Self-Guided Tours Available. OPEN LATE!Expires 03-13-2026
Currently the most affordable Rent Specials Apartment in Downtown Washington is at R Street Apartments listed at $825.
The average rent for a Rent Specials Apartment in Downtown Washington is $3,285.
Today's Rent Specials apartment with the most square footage in Downtown Washington is a 6,315 square feet unit starting from $1,595 at Zen Apollo.
The average size for a Rent Specials rental in Downtown Washington is currently at 447 sq ft.
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.
Written by: Steve Lilly
I'm Steve, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Washington, DC.
Written by: Steve Lilly
I'm Steve, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Washington, DC.
Written by: Steve Lilly
I'm Steve, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Washington, D.C.
Written by: Steve Lilly
Greetings from Washington, DC! I'm Stephen, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Washington, and I'd love to give you the inside scoop on a city that many people only think of in terms of visiting, not living in.
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.
Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.
Written by: Bob Mallory
Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.
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