
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Dupont Circle Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $800 (46 Rentals)
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Private bedroom in 5 bed/2 bath Home

1925 16th St NW

Rocksboro Apartments

Private bedroom in 5 bed/2 bath Home

Private bedroom in 4 bed/2 bath Home

Private bedroom in 4 bed/2 bath Home

Private bedroom in 5 bed/2 bath Home
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Private bedroom in 4 bed/2 bath Home

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Private bedroom in 5 bed/2 bath Home

1412 21st St NW

The Baystate

The Croydon

1500 Mass

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Miramar

2138 California St NW, Unit Studio Apartment

President Madison

1816 New Hampshire Ave NW

1820 Swann St NW

1701 16th St NW

1630 R Street
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Dupont Circle, Washington, DC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dupont Circle?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Dupont Circle Studio Apartments | $2,089 | $1,150 | $4,367 |
Dupont Circle 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,291 | $1,600 | $9,982 |
Dupont Circle 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,925 | $2,400 | $10,000+ |
Dupont Circle 3 Bedroom Apartments | $10,451 | $4,100 | $10,000+ |
Dupont Circle 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,518 | $1,500 | $1,525 |
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Cheapest Available Dupont Circle Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Dupont Circle area of Washington, DC is a Studio unit found at Rocksboro Apartments priced from $1,499. Square 50 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,540. Here are the most affordable Dupont Circle apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Rocksboro Apartments | Studio 05 Tier | Studio,1BA | $1,499 |
Square 50 | The Capitol | Studio,1BA | $1,540 |
1815 Riggs LLC | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
The Croydon | Studio - Tier 11 | Studio,1BA | $1,675 |
1500 Mass | FPA 456 | Studio,1BA | $1,704 |
Hightowers Apartments | Unit 611 | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
Sixteen Hundred Apartments | Studio 03 Tier | Studio,1BA | $1,799 |
Miramar | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $1,799 |
President Madison | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,824 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dupont Circle, DC
As of June 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dupont Circle area is the $3.68 price per square foot 1734 T St NW Model at 1734 T St NW, Unit 1 in the in the Dupont Circle neighborhood starting from $3,495. The second greatest value Dupont Circle apartment is the 1747 Church St NW Model at 1747 Church St NW, Unit 5 starting at $2,500 with a $3.45 price per square foot in the Dupont Circle neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dupont Circle apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1734 T St NW, Unit 1 | 1734 T St NW | 2BR,2BA | $3.68 |
1747 Church St NW, Unit 5 | 1747 Church St NW | 1BR,1BA | $3.45 |
President Madison | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.00 |
1500 Mass | FP C 580 | 1BR,1BA | $3.78 |
C H Houston | One Bedroom Medium | 1BR,1BA | $3.84 |
1830 R Apartments | 1 Bedroom 02 Tier | 1BR,1BA | $4.06 |
Square 50 | The Capitol | Studio ,1BA | $2.91 |
Miramar | STUDIO | Studio ,1BA | $3.91 |
Sixteen Hundred Apartments | Studio 03 Tier | Studio ,1BA | $4.25 |
Hightowers Apartments | Unit 611 | Studio ,1BA | $4.34 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Getting Around the Dupont Circle Neighborhood in Washington, DC
Walk Score®
99 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
96 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
87 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dupont Circle Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Dupont Circle?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Dupont Circle is under $1,824.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Dupont Circle?
The cheapest apartment in Dupont Circle is Square 50 which is listed at $1,645, while the average apartment in Dupont Circle costs $10,825.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Dupont Circle?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 17 regular apartments in Dupont Circle that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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