
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Dupont Circle Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $800 (36 Rentals)
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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 | $2,131 | $1,150 | $4,117 |
Dupont Circle 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,138 | $1,845 | $8,827 |
Dupont Circle 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,917 | $1,640 | $10,000+ |
Dupont Circle 3 Bedroom Apartments | $15,032 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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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 Square 50 priced from $1,540. The Croydon has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,795. 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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Square 50 | The Capitol | Studio,1BA | $1,540 |
The Croydon | Studio - Tier 8 | Studio,1BA | $1,795 |
Sixteen Hundred Apartments | Renovated Studio 05 Tier | Studio,1BA | $1,899 |
1630 R Street | Studio-Tier14 | Studio,1BA | $2,035 |
1500 Mass | FP C 580 | 1BR,1BA | $2,107 |
Latrobe Apartment Homes | Lincoln | Studio,1BA | $2,216 |
The Flats at Dupont Circle | Studio T | Studio,1BA | $2,230 |
The Savoy | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,295 |
The Bond | Floorplan B | Studio,1BA | $2,329 |
Capitol Rose | D7 A | Studio,1BA | $2,400 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dupont Circle, DC
As of August 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dupont Circle area is the $1.99 price per square foot 1919 19th St NW Model at 1919 19th St NW, Unit 202 in the in the Dupont Circle neighborhood starting from $3,580. The second greatest value Dupont Circle 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 Dupont Circle apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1919 19th St NW, Unit 202 | 1919 19th St NW | 2BR,2BA | $1.99 |
1930 18th St NW, Unit B1 | 1930 18th St NW | 2BR,2BA | $2.46 |
Bristol House | 2BED 1BATH Tier 02 | 2BR,1BA | $4.28 |
West End Residences | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.41 |
1500 Mass | FPO 672 | 1BR,1BA | $3.81 |
Hightowers Apartments | Unit 804 | 1BR,1BA | $4.25 |
1759 T St NW, Unit G | 1759 T St NW | 1BR,1BA | $3.95 |
The Flats at Dupont Circle | Studio T | Studio ,1BA | $3.86 |
The August | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.43 |
Square 50 | The Capitol | Studio ,1BA | $2.91 |
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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?
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- 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 $2,400.
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 $20,250.
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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