
Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Washington Neighborhood of Washington, DC Under $2,000 (110 Rentals)


Columbia Plaza

District Co-Living (Furnished Rooms)

2400 Pennsylvania Avenue Apartments

The Phoenix Apartments

The 925 Apartments

The Elise

Westpark Apartments

The Shay

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The Louis
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Q Street Apartments

State House Apartments

1500 Mass

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City Market at O

The Statesman

7th Flats

Sixteen Hundred Apartments

The York and Potomac Park

510 I St NW

International Student House
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The Ellington

Mass Place

The Samuel at Dupont Circle

Miramar Apartments

875 N St NW

Rocksboro Apartments

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The Baystate

The Sedgewick Apartments

Hightowers Apartments

The Colonel
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1811-1815 S St NW

1630 R Street

R Street Apartments

The Shelburne Apartments

Kew Gardens

Corcoran House

Mount Vernon Plaza

801 R Street Apartments

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2517 Pennsylvania Ave NW

2139 Newport Pl NW
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Pennsylvania House

The Cambridge Apartments

The Croydon

Bristol House

C H Houston

Channing E Phillips Homes

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1618 8th St NW, Unit Apt 2

1728 Swann Street Northwest, Unit #2

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1837 Vermont Ave NW, Unit #B

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1901 16th St NW, Unit 12
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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 | $2,192 | $916 | $5,786 |
| Downtown Washington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,170 | $1,440 | $9,302 |
| Downtown Washington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,665 | $1,579 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Washington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,149 | $1,682 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Washington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $14,268 | $6,100 | $10,000+ |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Washington, Washington, DC
Ranked #5
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 Downtown Washington
How much are Studio apartments in Downtown Washington?
There are currently 462 Studio Apartments in Downtown Washington with rent ranges from $916 to $5,786 with an average price of $2,192.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Downtown Washington Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Washington ranges from $1,440 to $9,302 with an average monthly rent of $3,170.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Washington cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downtown Washington range from $1,579 to $16,451. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,665.
How expensive are Downtown Washington Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 66 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown Washington on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,682 to $15,000 - averaging $6,149 for the location.
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