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Cheapest Available Downtown Washington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Washington area of Washington, DC is a Studio unit found at King Towers priced from $947. 1811-1815 S St NW has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here are the most affordable Downtown Washington apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
King TowersStudioStudio,1BA$947
1811-1815 S St NWStudio1BR,1BA$1,300
R Street ApartmentsEFFStudio,1BA$1,351
The Shelburne ApartmentsRenovated Studio 06 TierStudio,1BA$1,459
Channing E Phillips Homes1 Bedroom Jr.1BR,1BA$1,475
1815 Riggs LLC0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,480
Square 50The CapitolStudio,1BA$1,540
State House ApartmentsEFFStudio,1BA$1,551
1500 MassFPB 423Studio,1BA$1,565
Rocksboro ApartmentsStudio 06 TierStudio,1BA$1,589

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Washington, DC

As of November 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Washington area is the $2.34 price per square foot 2 Bed/2 Bath, Study Model at Historic Row Apartments in the in the Mount Vernon Square neighborhood starting from $4,400. The second greatest value Downtown Washington apartment is the 1915 New Hampshire Ave NW Model at 1915 New Hampshire Ave NW, Unit B starting at $2,750 with a $1.88 price per square foot in the Dupont Circle neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Washington apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Historic Row Apartments2 Bed/2 Bath, Study2BR,2BA$2.34
1915 New Hampshire Ave NW, Unit B1915 New Hampshire Ave NW2BR,2BA$1.88
817 6th St NW, Unit B817 6th St NW3BR,2BA$2.71
OSLOshaw Co-Living ApartmentsOSLOshaw Units 1-33BR,3BA$1.34
1616 Corcoran St NW, Unit 11616 Corcoran St NWStudio ,1BA$2.64
1827 Swann St NW, Unit 31827 Swann St NW1BR,1BA$2.65
Rock Creek GardensOne Bedroom Large1BR,1BA$2.61
801 R Street ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.47
1710 Q St NW, Unit #11710 Q St NW1BR,1BA$2.87
Square 50The CapitolStudio ,1BA$2.91

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Washington

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Washington?

There are currently 931 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Washington, DC with pricing that ranges from $1,150 to $15,746. There are also 272 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Washington ranging from $1,050 to $20,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Washington?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Washington ranges from $1,050 to $20,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,681.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown Washington?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Washington range from $1,682 to $15,746, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,050 to $7,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,280 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $5,250.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Washington DC Local Expert's Guide to Top Affordable Neighborhoods for Renters in the DC Metro

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

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The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.