
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Washington Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,150 (69 Rentals)


R Street Apartments

State House Apartments

Mass Place

1500 Mass

Rocksboro Apartments

Miramar

7th Flats

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The Baystate
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The Phoenix Apartments

943 M St NW, Unit Studio #3

Zen Apollo

The Croydon

Hightowers Apartments

1509 13th St NW

950 25th St NW

1301 20th St NW

2141 I St NW

1250 9th St NW
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922 24th St NW

2121 N St NW

President Madison

The York and Potomac Park

1506 21st St NW

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The Statesman

The Cambridge Apartments

Corcoran House

2030 F St NW

2120 N St NW
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1727 Massachusetts Ave NW

Columbia Plaza

The 925 Apartments

The Flats at Dupont Circle

Pennsylvania House

1630 R Street

Kew Gardens

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The Louis

Bristol House
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777 7th St NW

The Traymore

King Towers

Channing E Phillips Homes

1916 R St NW

Hampton Courts

Ravenel

1815 Riggs LLC

Square 50

Dupont 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 | $4,093 |
| Downtown Washington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,948 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Washington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,385 | $1,579 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Washington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,439 | $1,682 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Washington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,415 | $4,675 | $6,320 |
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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 $1,540.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Washington?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Washington is King Towers which is listed at $947, while the average apartment in Downtown Washington costs $7,500.
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 374 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 $871 which is $6,629 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Washington.
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Articles, How-To's, and Tips

Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters
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Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
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.

Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease
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.

