Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Washington Neighborhood of Washington, VA from $1,000 (59 Rentals)

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property at 2147 P St NW

$1,160 - $1,310

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2147 P St NW

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property at 1816 New Hampshire Ave NW

$1,500

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$1,500
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$1,500

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1816 New Hampshire Ave NW, Unit 103

1816 New Hampshire Ave NW
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property at 2500 Q St NW

$1,650 - $2,690

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2500 Q St NW

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property at 1440 N St NW

$1,695

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$1,695
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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1440 N St NW

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Cheapest Available Downtown Washington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Washington area of Washington, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at R Street Apartments priced from $825. King Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $947. Here are the most affordable Downtown Washington apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
R Street Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$825
King TowersStudioStudio,1BA$947
1811-1815 S St NWStudioStudio,1BA$1,195
1500 MassFPA 456Studio,1BA$1,410
The ShoremeadeStudioStudio,1BA$1,450
Channing E Phillips Homes1 Bedroom Jr.1BR,1BA$1,475
1815 Riggs LLC0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,495
Rocksboro ApartmentsStudio 06 TierStudio,1BA$1,499
Square 50The CapitolStudio,1BA$1,540
State House ApartmentsEFFStudio,1BA$1,551

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Washington, VA

As of March 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Washington area is the $3.04 price per square foot 1BR Model at The Lansburgh in the in the Mount Vernon Square neighborhood starting from $2,950. The second greatest value Downtown Washington apartment is the A9 Model at The Ellington starting at $2,430 with a $3.30 price per square foot in the Howard University 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.
The Lansburgh1BR1BR,1BA$3.04
The EllingtonA91BR,1BA$3.30
The Remington ApartmentsFurnished Private Room in 3 bed/1 bath Apt3BR,1BA$1.89
801 R Street ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.87
Brunswick House1 Bedroom B1BR,1BA$3.29
Pennsylvania HouseStudioStudio ,1BA$2.78
Rock Creek GardensOne Bedroom Small1BR,1BA$3.01
The York and Potomac ParkStudioStudio ,1BA$3.26
Square 50The CapitolStudio ,1BA$2.91
Channing E Phillips Homes1 Bedroom Jr.1BR,1BA$3.09

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Washington

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Washington?

There are currently 918 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Washington, DC with pricing that ranges from $1,150 to $22,072. There are also 324 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Washington ranging from $1,050 to $22,000.

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 $22,000 with an average monthly rent of $6,812.

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 $22,072, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,050 to $9,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,110 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $5,250.

Expert Rental Resources

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