Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Washington Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,000 (50 Rentals)

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property at 1711 17th St NW

$1,100

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$1,100
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$1,100

1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jun 1

1711 17th St NW

WashingtonDC20009

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property at 1727 Massachusetts Ave NW

$1,545 - $1,800

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$1,545 - $1,800
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$1,545 - $1,800

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1727 Massachusetts Ave NW

WashingtonDC20036

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property at 1440 N St NW

$1,695

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$1,695
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$1,695

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1440 N St NW, Unit 812, Unit 812

1440 N St NW
WashingtonDC20005
property at 2121 N St NW

$1,750

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$1,750
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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2121 N St NW, Unit 3, Unit 3

2121 N St NW
WashingtonDC20037
property at 2121 N St NW

$1,750

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$1,750
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$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2121 N Street NW Unit 2

2121 N St NW
WashingtonDC20037
property at 1701 16th St NW

$1,750

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$1,750
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$1,750

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1701 16th St NW, Unit 410, Unit 410

1701 16th St NW
WashingtonDC20009
property at 2141 I St NW

$1,700 - $1,895

Studio Rentals

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2141 I St NW

WashingtonDC20037

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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 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, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
R Street Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$825
King TowersStudioStudio,1BA$947
801 R Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400
State House ApartmentsEFFStudio,1BA$1,408
Channing E Phillips Homes1 Bedroom Jr.1BR,1BA$1,475
1815 Riggs LLC0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,495
Corcoran HouseStudio One BathStudio,1BA$1,500
Pennsylvania HouseStudioStudio,1BA$1,525
Square 50The CapitolStudio,1BA$1,540
7th FlatsS4.8 IZStudio,1BA$1,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Washington, DC

As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Washington area is the $2.59 price per square foot 1015 P St NW Model at 1015 P St NW, Unit 2 in the in the Mount Vernon Square neighborhood starting from $2,850. The second greatest value Downtown Washington apartment is the 902 Westminster St NW Model at 902 Westminster St NW starting at $2,495 with a $2.63 price per square foot in the Edgewood 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.
1015 P St NW, Unit 21015 P St NW2BR,1BA$2.59
902 Westminster St NW902 Westminster St NW2BR,2BA$2.63
The Thread1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.51
2006 15th St NW, Unit BSMT2006 15th St NW1BR,1BA$2.63
The Remington ApartmentsFurnished Private Room in 3 bed/1 bath Apt3BR,1BA$1.89
President MadisonStudioStudio ,1BA$2.75
1829 Swann St Northwest, Unit #41829 Swann St Northwest1BR,1BA$2.92
801 R Street ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.87
Pennsylvania HouseStudioStudio ,1BA$2.65
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 933 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Washington, DC with pricing that ranges from $1,250 to $21,400. There are also 323 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Washington ranging from $1,050 to $17,000.

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 $17,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,604.

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