Cheap Homes for Rent in the Downtown Washington Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,000 (42 Rentals)

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property at 1901 16th St NW

$1,600

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$1,600
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$1,600

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

1901 16th St NW, Unit 13

1901 16th St NW
WashingtonDC20009

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property at 2401 H St NW

$1,750

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$1,750
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$1,750

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

2401 H St NW, Unit 308

2401 H 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. 510 I St NW has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here are the most affordable Downtown Washington apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
R Street Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$825
510 I St NWStudioStudio,1BA$1,300
State House ApartmentsEFFStudio,1BA$1,433
801 R Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,450
Hodge on 7th - Senior Living1 Bed/1 Bath 1.1k - 50%1BR,1BA$1,457
Channing E Phillips Homes1 Bedroom Jr.1BR,1BA$1,475
1815 Riggs LLC0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,490
7th FlatsS4.8 IZStudio,1BA$1,570
Miramar ApartmentsSTUDIO - S2AStudio,1BA$1,594
1500 MassFPB 423Studio,1BA$1,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Washington, DC

As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Washington area is the $2.06 price per square foot 2 Bed/2 Bath Model at Historic Row Apartments in the in the Mount Vernon Square neighborhood starting from $3,950. The second greatest value Downtown Washington apartment is the 1738 U St NW Model at 1738 U St NW, Unit #1 starting at $2,800 with a $2.55 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 Bath2BR,2BA$2.06
1738 U St NW, Unit #11738 U St NW2BR,1BA$2.55
2149 N St NW2 bed / 2 bath2BR,2BA$3.00
902 Westminster St NW902 Westminster St NW2BR,2BA$2.63
President MadisonStudioStudio ,1BA$2.75
1704 S St NW, Unit 21704 S St NWStudio ,1BA$2.76
801 R Street ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.70
1618 8th St NW, Unit Apt 21618 8th St NWStudio ,1BA$2.96
Hodge on 7th - Senior Living1 Bed/1 Bath 1.1q - 60%1BR,1BA$2.99
Pennsylvania HouseStudioStudio ,1BA$2.95

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Washington

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Washington?

There are currently 927 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Washington, DC with pricing that ranges from $825 to $16,451. There are also 295 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Washington ranging from $1,040 to $27,000.

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 $1,040 to $27,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,469.

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 $14,094, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,300 to $11,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,410 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $6,425.

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