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$2,395 - $4,075Special Offer
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Vivre
1224 M St NWWashington, DC 20005
Apartments for Rent with Specials in the Downtown Washington Neighborhood of Washington, DC (59 Rentals)
Apartments in the Downtown Washington area of Washington with special offers and discounts available right now - opportunities to save money or get a month or more of free rent.
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$2,745 - $14,500Special Offer
2 Months Free Now offering 2.5 months free on base rent for 15-month leases. This applies to select apartments *Restrictions May Apply
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Accolade
1425 New York Ave NWWashington, DC 20005
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$1,650 - $8,765Special Offer
Specials APPLY BY January 31st & GET UP TO 2 MONTHS FREE! Visit us today for a tour or call to schedule your appointment.
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Zen Apollo
1234 Massachusetts Ave NWWashington, DC 20005
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$2,833 - $6,389Special Offer
Specials Save up to 2 weeks off rent! Applies to first full month's rent only. Minimum 12 month lease term required. *Select apartments
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1301 Thomas Circle
1301 M St NWWashington, DC 20005
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$2,179 - $5,521Special Offer
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Andover House
1200 14th St NWWashington, DC 20005
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$2,651 - $7,650Special Offer
Specials Waived Amenity Fee + 1 Month Off on Immediate Available Apartment Homes (12 Months + Lease Terms) *Restrictions May Apply
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Elle
1111 20th St NWWashington, DC 20036
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$1,955 - $3,438Special Offer
Specials Enjoy up to one month free rent when you move in by 02/20/2026.
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Balsa
1313 L St NWWashington, DC 20005
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$1,649 - $4,092Special Offer
1 Month Free Ask How To Receive 1 Month Free Rent If Move-In By 2/28 . *must be a 13 month lease or longer. subject to change without notice
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J Linea
2009 8th St NWWashington, DC 20001
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$2,136 - $7,401Special Offer
Specials Apply today and receive ONE MONTH FREE on select apartments!!!
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Westbrooke Place
2201 N StWashington, DC 20037
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$1,989 - $6,418Special Offer
1 Month Free *Enjoy up to 1 Months Free on Select Units While They Last! *Offer subject to change at any time. Conditions apply.
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Jefferson Marketplace
1510-1514 7th St NWWashington, DC 20001
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$2,734 - $14,427Special Offer
2 Months Free Up to two months free on select vacant units *Restrictions May Apply
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The Ellington
1301 U St NWWashington, DC 20009
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$2,113 - $2,703Special Offer
Specials LOOK AND LEASE SPECIAL: APPLY WITHIN 48 HOURS AFTER TOURING AND RECEIVE $2,000 AMAZON GIFT CARD AFTER MOVE IN, PLUS YOUR $600 ADMIN
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Westpark Apartments
2130 P St NWWashington, DC 20037
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$1,915 - $4,725Special Offer
2 Months Free Up To 2 Months Free on Select Units!* *Must apply within 72 hours of first tour and move-in within 45 days. Restrictions apply
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The Shay
1924 8th St NWWashington, DC 20001
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$2,160 - $11,338Special Offer
Specials Up to 1.5 months free on select homes! Please contact the leasing office for more details. *Restrictions May Apply
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City Market at O
800 P St NWWashington, DC 20001
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$2,905 - $5,480Special Offer
2 Months Free Up to 2 Months Free on Select Units!* *Must apply within 72 hours of first tour and move within 45 days. Restrictions apply se
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West End Residences
1221 24th St NWWashington, DC 20037
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$2,025 - $9,230Special Offer
1 Month Free Move in by January 31st to receive up to 1 month free on select homes! *Restrictions May Apply
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The Esquire on Fifth
740-770 5th St NWWashington, DC 20001
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$2,150 - $4,100Special Offer
Specials Lease Today & Pay No Rent for 2 Months!*
PLUS, get your move-in fees waived when you move in by January 31! *Contact leasing manage
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Calloway
2005 11th St NWWashington, DC 20001
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$2,163 - $6,683Special Offer
Specials Up To 6 Weeks Free Base Rent! Apply By 1/31. *Minimum lease terms apply, other costs and fees excluded. Contact the Leasing Team fo
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Sonnet
1441 U St NWWashington, DC 20009
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$2,865 - $3,325Special Offer
Specials Up to 2 months free on select units! Contact our Leasing Office for more information
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Ora
2144 California St NWWashington, DC 20008
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$1,768 - $3,074Special Offer
Specials 1.5 Months Free on Select Units!* *Must apply within 72 hours of tour and move in within 45 days. Restrictions apply, see leasing o
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The York and Potomac Park
510 21st St NWWashington, DC 20006
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$2,495 - $2,665Special Offer
1 Month Free Apply today and receive one month free on a 12 month lease.
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Langston
1818 7th St NWWashington, DC 20001
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$2,527 - $4,401Special Offer
1 Month Free Apply now and receive 1-Month Free! *Restrictions May Apply
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The Wray
515 22nd St NWWashington, DC 20037
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$2,223 - $3,670Special Offer
2 Months Free Receive up to 2 months free on select apartments! *minimum lease term applies, inquire for more information.
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The Lurgan
915 L St NWWashington, DC 20001
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$1,941 - $2,585Special Offer
1 Month Free LEASE NOW AND RECEIVE 1-MONTH OF FREE RENT ON SELECTED APARTMENTS Our Pennsylvania Ave location is convenient to everything! C
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2400 Pennsylvania Avenue Apartments
2400 Pennsylvania Ave NWWashington, DC 20037
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$1,808 - $2,438Special Offer
Specials Let us help you select your perfect new apartment in the Foggy Bottom section of DC. Schedule a tour today - in-person with PPE or
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The 925 Apartments
925 25th St NWWashington, DC 20037
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$1,530 - $2,403Special Offer
Discounts ENJOY 2 MONTH FREE! Plus If you look and lease within 48 hours of touring, youll be able to snag an additional $500 off! *Restrict
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Miramar
1301 15th St NWWashington, DC 20005
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$1,470 - $2,770Special Offer
1 Month Free Apply by 1/31 and get 1 month free on select homes only! Offer is for new residents only - Transfers Excluded [Offer good thru
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1500 Mass
1500 Massachusetts Ave NWWashington, DC 20005
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$2,300 - $3,475Special Offer
Specials 2 Month's Free! Call for details - some restrictions apply.
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Washington Apartments
1205 1/2 7th St NWWashington, DC 20001
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$1,992 - $8,948Special Offer
2 Months Free Enjoy up to two months free on select apartment homes. Restrictions apply, first time residents only. Contact a leasing agent
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The Apartments at CityCenter
825-875 10th St NWWashington, DC 20001
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$2,375 - $4,856Special Offer
2 Months Free Up to 2 Months FREE! The Bond: newly renovated Studio, one and two-bedroom apartments in a beautiful concierge/elevator buildi
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The Bond
1230 New Hampshire Ave NWWashington, DC 20036
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$1,332 - $5,121Special Offer
2 Months Free Limited Time Special: Two months FREE Rent | Apply Today! *Certain restrictions apply. 12 month or longer lease term.
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7th Flats
1825 7th St NWWashington, DC 20001
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$3,293 - $6,287Special Offer
Specials Reduced Pricing call today to schedule your tour!!
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Gables Dupont Circle
1750-1754 P St NWWashington, DC 20036
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$2,330 - $4,282Special Offer
1 Month Free MOVE IN BY FEBRUARY 1st TO ENJOY UP TO ONE MONTH FREE ON BASE RENT! *Restrictions May Apply
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565 Penn Residences
565 Pennsylvania Ave NWWashington, DC 20001
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$1,700 - $2,295Special Offer
1 Month Free Happy New Year!!
Peabody & Theoharis Management is offering a 1-Month Free Rent Special!! Sign a 13-Month Lease for any Availab
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Hightowers Apartments
1530 16th St NWWashington, DC 20036
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$1,595 - $2,250Special Offer
Specials Newly Reduced Rent - PLUS All Utilities Included
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The Baystate
1701 Mass Ave NWWashington, DC 20036
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$2,706 - $5,085Special Offer
Specials Apply by 1/31 and get 1 month free on select homes only! Offer is for new residents only - Transfers Excluded [Offer good thru Jan
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1210 Mass
1210 Massachusetts Ave NWWashington, DC 20005
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$1,850 - $2,995Special Offer
Specials One-bedroom units - 1ST & 7TH MONTHS RENT FREE (12 MONTH LEASING AGREEMENTS ONLY).
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Mount Vernon Plaza
930 M St NWWashington, DC 20001
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$1,995 - $3,350Special Offer
Specials For a very limited time, 1 MONTH FREE on all new 12-month leases!
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The Seville
1401 N St NWWashington, DC 20005
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$2,095 - $3,350Special Offer
1 Month Free For a very limited time, 1 MONTH FREE on all new 12-month leases!
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Newport West
1415 Rhode Island Ave NWWashington, DC 20005
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$1,351 - $3,000Special Offer
1 Month Free 1st Full Months Rent Free! Plus, Get Half off your Security Deposit and a Waived App Fee! Move-in by 2/28/26! * Offer subject t
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R Street Apartments
1436 R St NWWashington, DC 20009
Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs
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$1,999 - $4,250Special Offer
1 Month Free Now's the time to make your move:
One Month Free PLUS Waived Move In Fee! Offer good on select apartments if you move in betwee
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The Corcoran
1617 14th St NWWashington, DC 20009
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$1,999 - $2,899Special Offer
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Circle Arms Apartments
2416 K St NWWashington, DC 20037
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$1,823 - $3,643Special Offer
1 Month Free 1.5 Months Free on Select Units!* *Must apply within 72 hours of first tour and move in within 45 days. Restrictions apply, see
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Kew Gardens
2700 Q St NWWashington, DC 20007
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$1,766 - $1,947Special Offer
Specials 1.5 Months Free on Select Units.* *Must apply within 72 hours of first tour and move within 45 days. Restrictions apply see leasing
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President Madison
1908 Florida Ave NWWashington, DC 20009
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$1,525 - $1,720Special Offer
1 Month Free Get 2 Weeks Free on a 6-9 Month Lease or 1 Month Free on a 10-12 Month Lease; Leases must start by 2/28/26
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District (Furnished Rooms)
1126 9th St NWWashington, DC 20001
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$1,699 - $2,299Special Offer
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Sixteen Hundred Apartments
1600 16th St NWWashington, DC 20009
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$1,796 - $2,599Special Offer
Specials * Apply by 2/5 for 1.5 months free! * Terms and conditions apply.
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The Statesman
2020 F St NWWashington, DC 20006
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$2,447Special Offer
Discounts Valid for 12month+ leases
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1711 T St NW
1711 T St NWWashington, DC 20009
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$2,149 - $3,749Special Offer
1 Month Free Up to 1.5 Months Free + Additional $600 Savings on leases 13 months and longer! Restrictions apply, please contact us.
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The Thread
1966 9 1/2 St NWWashington, DC 20001
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$1,499 - $2,899Special Offer
1 Month Free Move into your new home by 06/30/23 and receive up to one month free rent when you lease for 13-months or longer. All specials
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Rocksboro Apartments
1717 R St NWWashington, DC 20009
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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 | $2,118 | $1,150 | $4,230 |
| Downtown Washington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,957 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Washington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,351 | $1,579 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Washington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,701 | $1,682 | $7,998 |
| Downtown Washington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,950 | $4,650 | $5,250 |
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Top Washington Apartments in the Downtown Washington Area with Move-In Specials Ending Soon
Specials updated: 01-26-2026Take advantage of these move-in and rent specials that are ending soon for top Downtown Washington, DC apartments. Act fast and don’t miss out on an incredible deal on your perfect new place!
The Baystate
Newly Reduced Rent - PLUS All Utilities IncludedExpires 01-27-2026
President Madison
1.5 Months Free on Select Units.* *Must apply within 72 hours of first tour and move within 45 days. Restrictions apply see leasing office for details.Expires 01-27-2026
Accolade
Now offering 2.5 months free on base rent for 15-month leases. This applies to select apartments *Restrictions May ApplyExpires 01-27-2026
Kew Gardens
1.5 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 01-27-2026
Circle Arms Apartments
Our team looks forward to helping you find the perfect apartment home! Please contact us today to inquire on current availability!Expires 01-27-2026
The Shay
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 01-27-2026
Andover House
Save up to 1 month off rent! Applies to first full month's rent only. Minimum 12 month lease term required. *Select apartmentsExpires 01-27-2026
1301 Thomas Circle
Save up to 2 weeks off rent! Applies to first full month's rent only. Minimum 12 month lease term required. *Select apartmentsExpires 01-27-2026
The York and Potomac Park
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 01-27-2026
Jefferson Marketplace
*Enjoy up to 1 Months Free on Select Units While They Last! *Offer subject to change at any time. Conditions apply.Expires 01-27-2026
Newly Listed Move-In Specials offers for Apartments in Downtown Washington, DC
Specials updated: 01-26-2026Here 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.
The Corcoran
Now's the time to make your move: One Month Free PLUS Waived Move In Fee! Offer good on select apartments if you move in between now and February 6th. Once they're gone, they're gone! Speak with the leasing team for all the details.Expires 02-06-2026
Hightowers Apartments
Happy New Year!! Peabody & Theoharis Management is offering a 1-Month Free Rent Special!! Sign a 13-Month Lease for any Available Unit, and take possession NO LATER THAN February 1, 2026. You will receive 1-MONTH FREE RENT!! The promotion ends on Saturday, 31 January at 4:00 PM. For Example: Take possession of the unit on January 15, pay the balance of the January's rent and February's rent is FREE!!Expires 01-31-2026
Calloway
Lease Today & Pay No Rent for 2 Months!* PLUS, get your move-in fees waived when you move in by January 31! *Contact leasing manager for details.Expires 01-31-2026
Winston House
Apply and move in between today and January 31st and receive $1500 off First month's rent!Expires 01-31-2026
1711 T St NW
Valid for 12month+ leasesExpires 02-28-2026
The Lurgan
Receive up to 2 months free on select apartments! *minimum lease term applies, inquire for more information.Expires 01-27-2026
Sonnet
Up To 6 Weeks Free Base Rent! Apply By 1/31. *Minimum lease terms apply, other costs and fees excluded. Contact the Leasing Team for details today!Expires 01-27-2026
J Linea
Ask How To Receive 1 Month Free Rent If Move-In By 2/28 . *must be a 13 month lease or longer. subject to change without notice. on select residences, excludes IZ units. new applicants only.Expires 01-27-2026
The Wray
Apply now and receive 1-Month Free! *Restrictions May ApplyExpires 01-27-2026
Balsa
Enjoy up to one month free rent when you move in by 02/20/2026.Expires 01-27-2026
Frequently Asked Questions about Rent Specials Downtown Washington Apartments
What is the Cheapest Rent Specials apartment in Downtown Washington?
Currently the most affordable Rent Specials Apartment in Downtown Washington is at 7th Flats listed at $1,332.
How much is the average rent for a Rent Specials Downtown Washington Apartment?
The average rent for a Rent Specials Apartment in Downtown Washington is $3,326.
What is the largest Rent Specials Downtown Washington Apartment for rent?
Today's Rent Specials apartment with the most square footage in Downtown Washington is a 6,315 square feet unit starting from $1,650 at Zen Apollo.
What is the average size for Downtown Washington Rent Specials Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Rent Specials rental in Downtown Washington is currently at 486 sq ft.
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