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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. R Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,351. Here are the most affordable Downtown Washington apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
King TowersStudioStudio,1BA$947
R Street ApartmentsEFFStudio,1BA$1,351
The Shelburne ApartmentsRenovated Studio 05 TierStudio,1BA$1,399
1500 MassFPA 456Studio,1BA$1,422
State House ApartmentsEFFStudio,1BA$1,450
Channing E Phillips Homes1 Bedroom Jr.1BR,1BA$1,475
Rocksboro ApartmentsStudio 06 TierStudio,1BA$1,499
MiramarSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,530
Square 50The CapitolStudio,1BA$1,540
WestEnd25Swan StreetStudio,1BA$1,548

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Washington, DC

As of December 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Washington area is the $2.66 price per square foot 2 Bed/2 Bath Model at Historic Row Apartments in the in the Mount Vernon Square neighborhood starting from $3,850. The second greatest value Downtown Washington apartment is the 1015 P St NW Model at 1015 P St NW, Unit 1PH starting at $3,400 with a $3.09 price per square foot in the Mount Vernon Square 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 Bath2BR,2BA$2.66
1015 P St NW, Unit 1PH1015 P St NW2BR,1BA$3.09
OSLOshaw Co-Living ApartmentsOSLOshaw Units 1-33BR,3BA$1.34
The Lansburgh1BR1BR,1BA$3.04
Q Street Apartments1L1BR,1BA$2.16
2149 N St NW, Unit 22149 N St NW2BR,2BA$3.00
801 R Street ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.87
The Remington ApartmentsFurnished Private Room in 3 bed/1 bath Apt3BR,1BA$2.11
Rock Creek GardensOne Bedroom Small1BR,1BA$3.05
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 901 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Washington, DC with pricing that ranges from $1,150 to $14,500. There are also 317 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Washington ranging from $825 to $17,750.

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 $825 to $17,750 with an average monthly rent of $3,468.

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 $8,641, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $825 to $7,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,280 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $5,250.

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