Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Washington Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,100 (54 Rentals)

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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 $787. 1815 Riggs LLC has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,550. Here are the most affordable Downtown Washington apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
R Street Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$787
1815 Riggs LLC0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,550
1500 MassFPA 456Studio,1BA$1,617
Mass PlaceStudio (530sqft)Studio,1BA$1,624
Rocksboro ApartmentsStudio 05 TierStudio,1BA$1,625
Square 50The Rockville1BR,1BA$1,645
The CroydonStudio - Tier 11Studio,1BA$1,675
EmpireSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,675
Columbia Plaza ApartmentsGeorgetownStudio,1BA$1,695
1830 R ApartmentsStudio 04 TierStudio,1BA$1,699

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Washington, DC

As of June 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Washington area is the $2.44 price per square foot 1535 9th St NW Model at 1535 9th St NW, Unit B in the in the Mount Vernon Square neighborhood starting from $2,950. The second greatest value Downtown Washington apartment is the Two Bedroom Two Bathroom Model at The Shay starting at $3,385 with a $3.03 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.
1535 9th St NW, Unit B1535 9th St NW2BR,1BA$2.44
The ShayTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$3.03
1738 U St NW, Unit #11738 U St NW2BR,1BA$2.59
Square 50The Rockville1BR,1BA$2.46
801 R Street ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.85
1618 8th St NW, Unit Apt 31618 8th St NWStudio ,1BA$3.12
Hightowers ApartmentsUnit 1081BR,1BA$3.23
President MadisonStudioStudio ,1BA$3.12
Pennsylvania HouseStudioStudio ,1BA$3.26
Columbia Plaza ApartmentsGeorgetownStudio ,1BA$3.01

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Washington

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Washington?

There are currently 857 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Washington, DC with pricing that ranges from $1,150 to $16,055. There are also 277 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Washington ranging from $1,100 to $13,000.

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 $1,100 to $13,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,684.

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 $1,250 to $16,055, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,580 to $13,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $5,700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,525.

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