Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Washington Neighborhood of Washington, DC (164 Rentals)

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Rental terms in the Downtown Washington area of Washington as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.

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Zen Apollo
$1,595 - $8,765Short Term Available
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Zen Apollo

1234 Massachusetts Ave NWWashington, DC 20005
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Highbridge
$2,125 - $4,725Short Term Available
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6 Months, 15 Months
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Highbridge

2512 Q StWashington, DC 20007
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The Shaw
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$3,410 - $16,672Short Term Available
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6 Months, 12 Months
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The Shaw

618 T St NWWashington, DC 20001
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The Louis
$2,296 - $7,596
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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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$1,915 - $8,905
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City Market at O

800 P St NWWashington, DC 20001
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7th Flats
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$1,763 - $5,525Short Term Available
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7 Months, 14 Months
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7th Flats

1825 7th St NWWashington, DC 20001
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The Ellington
$2,532 - $11,852
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The Ellington

1301 U St NWWashington, DC 20009
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Alton District
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$2,199 - $4,309
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Alton District

1401 S St NWWashington, DC 20009
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565 Penn Residences
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$2,062 - $8,594
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565 Penn Residences

565 Pennsylvania Ave NWWashington, DC 20001
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The Bond
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$2,250 - $4,725Short Term Available
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12 Months, 13 Months
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The Bond

1230 New Hampshire Ave NWWashington, DC 20036
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1210 Mass
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$2,089 - $5,517Short Term Available
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1 Month
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1210 Mass

1210 Massachusetts Ave NWWashington, DC 20005
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The DC Housing Strategy: Balancing Career & Lifestyle Near Top Washington DC Area Employers

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Balsa
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$1,923 - $5,061
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Balsa

1313 L St NWWashington, DC 20005
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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Rating

Does your family raise dogs and cats? this section of Washington has now become known as one of our favorite submarkets for renters with pets, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Short-term Downtown Washington Apartments

What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in Downtown Washington?

Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Downtown Washington is at Rocksboro Apartments listed at $1,499.

How much is the average rent for a Short-term Downtown Washington Apartment?

The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Downtown Washington is $4,456.

What is the largest Short-term Downtown Washington Apartment for rent?

Today's Short-term 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 Short-term Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Short-term rental in Downtown Washington is currently at 575 sq ft.

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