Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Washington Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,250 (70 Rentals)

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The Baystate
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$1,725
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$1,525 - $2,250
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$1,525 - $2,250
Studio Apartments Available Jun 14

The Baystate

1701 Mass Ave NWWashington, DC 20036
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property at 950 25th St NW

$1,680 - $3,400

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950 25th St NW

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.

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property at 1101 L St NW

$1,800 - $1,850

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1101 L St NW

WashingtonDC20005
property at 2141 I St NW

$1,795 - $1,850

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2141 I St NW

WashingtonDC20037
property at 922 24th St NW

$1,850 - $3,500

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922 24th St NW

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The DC Housing Strategy: Balancing Career & Lifestyle Near Top Washington DC Area Employers

Renting in the D.C. area? Explore Takoma, Brookland, Glover Park, Charles Village, and more. Find a convenient, high-quality home near your major employer.

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property at 777 7th St NW

$1,995 - $2,150

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777 7th St NW

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The Traymore
Studio Apartments

The Traymore

1717 17th St NWWashington, DC 20009
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King Towers
Studio Apartments

King Towers

1220 12th St NWWashington, DC 20005
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1916 R St NW
Studio Apartments

1916 R St NW

1916 R St NWWashington, DC 20009
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Ravenel
Studio Apartments

Ravenel

1610 16th St NWWashington, DC 20009
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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Washington Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Washington?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Washington is under $1,499.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Washington?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Washington is R Street Apartments which is listed at $1,351, while the average apartment in Downtown Washington costs $5,500.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Washington?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 175 regular apartments in Downtown Washington that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Downtown Washington?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Washington have an average cost of $672 which is $4,828 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Washington.

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