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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 7th Flats priced from $1,074. R Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,363. Here are the most affordable Downtown Washington apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
7th FlatsAD7.8 + Den IZ1BR,1BA$1,074
R Street ApartmentsEFFStudio,1BA$1,363
Channing E Phillips Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,475
1815 Riggs LLC0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,480
The Shelburne ApartmentsRenovated Studio 05 TierStudio,1BA$1,489
Rocksboro ApartmentsStudio 10 TierStudio,1BA$1,499
Square 50The CapitolStudio,1BA$1,540
801 R Street ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,600
Mass PlaceStudio (530sqft)Studio,1BA$1,624

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Washington, DC

As of September 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Washington area is the $2.39 price per square foot 2 Bed/2 Bath, Study Model at Historic Row Apartments in the in the Mount Vernon Square neighborhood starting from $4,500. The second greatest value Downtown Washington apartment is the 1930 18th St NW Model at 1930 18th St NW, Unit B1 starting at $3,990 with a $2.46 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 Bath, Study2BR,2BA$2.39
1930 18th St NW, Unit B11930 18th St NW2BR,2BA$2.46
1702 P St NW, Unit B1702 P St NW1BR,1BA$2.56
Channing E Phillips Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.03
President MadisonStudioStudio ,1BA$2.70
1909 11th St NW, Unit B1909 11th St NW1BR,1BA$2.37
Rock Creek GardensOne Bedroom Large1BR,1BA$2.81
801 R Street ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.47
Columbia Plaza ApartmentsArlingtonStudio ,1BA$3.02
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 924 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Washington, DC with pricing that ranges from $1,074 to $32,802. There are also 261 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Washington ranging from $1,050 to $13,500.

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 $13,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,634.

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 $1,900 to $14,859, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,050 to $12,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,260 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $6,200.

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The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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