
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Washington Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,150 (87 Rentals)


Mass Place

510 I St NW

R Street Apartments

State House Apartments

Q Street Apartments

7th Flats

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1509 Church St NW, Unit 1509 Church St NW bsmt

Zen Apollo

1630 R Street
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875 N St NW

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1901 16th St NW, Unit 12

Rocksboro Apartments

1500 Mass

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1618 8th St NW, Unit Apt 2

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Pennsylvania House

1300 Massachusetts Ave NW

The York and Potomac Park

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1816 New Hampshire Ave NW

The Croydon

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2400 Pennsylvania Avenue Apartments

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922 24th St NW, Unit 216

922 24th St NW, Unit 718

The Colonel
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1301 20th St NW, Unit Studio#116

Columbia Plaza

1121 24th St NW

Total Monthly Price
1924 8th St NW, Unit SI FL5-ID679

Sixteen Hundred Apartments

1311 13th St NW

2112 O St NW

The Sedgewick Apartments

2030 F St NW, Unit 808

The Elise
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922 24th St NW, Unit 206

1010 25th St NW

940 25th St NW

Kew Gardens

Corcoran House

Bristol House

2500 Q St NW

The Savoy

1301 20th St NW, Unit 414

522 21st St NW, Unit 211
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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 | $2,217 | $1,150 | $7,518 |
| Downtown Washington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,176 | $1,440 | $8,765 |
| Downtown Washington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,715 | $1,579 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Washington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,254 | $1,682 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Washington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $12,853 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Washington, Washington, DC
Ranked #8
Among cities in District of Columbia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Downtown Washington, Washington, DC
Thomson Elementary School
School Without Walls High School
John Francis Education Campus
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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 $1,599.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Washington?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Washington is 510 I St NW which is listed at $1,300, while the average apartment in Downtown Washington costs $2,972.
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 155 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 $963 which is $2,009 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Washington.
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