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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 Square 50 priced from $1,540. Rock Creek Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,600. Here are the most affordable Downtown Washington apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Square 50The CapitolStudio,1BA$1,540
Rock Creek GardensStudio SmallStudio,1BA$1,600
Mass PlaceStudio (530sqft)Studio,1BA$1,624
R Street ApartmentsEFFStudio,1BA$1,650
Zen ApolloUrban One - 478Studio,1BA$1,700
1815 Riggs LLC0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,705
Sixteen Hundred ApartmentsStudio 03 TierStudio,1BA$1,799
Mount Vernon PlazaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,800
Pennsylvania House1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,840
BalsaS1Studio,1BA$1,840

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Washington, DC

As of July 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Washington area is the $2.73 price per square foot 1541 6th St NW Model at 1541 6th St NW, Unit 1 in the in the Mount Vernon Square neighborhood starting from $5,000. The second greatest value Downtown Washington apartment is the 1919 19th St NW Model at 1919 19th St NW, Unit 202 starting at $3,580 with a $1.99 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.
1541 6th St NW, Unit 11541 6th St NW2BR,2.5BA$2.73
1919 19th St NW, Unit 2021919 19th St NW2BR,2BA$1.99
Frontier Townhomes5BR/3.0BA5BR,3BA$3.40
1930 18th St NW, Unit B11930 18th St NW2BR,2BA$2.46
The Lansburgh2BD 2BA2BR,2BA$3.26
Columbia Plaza ApartmentsNew Hampshire1BR,1BA$2.30
The ShayOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.98
801 R Street ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.85
Pennsylvania HouseStudioStudio ,1BA$3.26
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 892 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Washington, DC with pricing that ranges from $1,150 to $20,250. There are also 281 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Washington ranging from $1,050 to $15,000.

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 $15,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,110.

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