
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Dupont Circle Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $700 (41 Rentals)
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1811-1815 S St NW

State House Apartments

1500 Mass

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The Croydon

President Madison

Bristol House

2121 N St NW

1506 21st St NW
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1820 Swann St NW

1718 P St NW

1727 Massachusetts Ave NW

1630 R Street

The Flats at Dupont Circle

1711 Massachusetts Ave NW

Square 50

The Traymore
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1615 Swann

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Brunswick House

2151 Cali Street
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1830 R Apartments

1377 22nd St NW

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The Preston

2000 Connecticut Avenue
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dupont Circle?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dupont Circle Studio Apartments | $1,887 | $1,150 | $4,093 |
| Dupont Circle 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,792 | $1,195 | $6,500 |
| Dupont Circle 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,978 | $1,730 | $6,067 |
| Dupont Circle 3 Bedroom Apartments | $8,926 | $3,350 | $10,000+ |
| Dupont Circle 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,987 | $4,725 | $5,250 |
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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 1 Bed unit found at 1811-1815 S St NW priced from $1,195. State House Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,370. Here are the most affordable Dupont Circle apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1811-1815 S St NW | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| State House Apartments | EFF | Studio,1BA | $1,370 |
| 1500 Mass | FPB 423 | Studio,1BA | $1,425 |
| 1815 Riggs LLC | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
| Rocksboro Apartments | Studio 06 Tier | Studio,1BA | $1,499 |
| Square 50 | The Capitol | Studio,1BA | $1,540 |
| Dupont Apartments | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,545 |
| The Baystate | Studio F | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| Miramar | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $1,599 |
| The Shelburne Apartments | Renovated Studio 05 Tier | Studio,1BA | $1,599 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dupont Circle, DC
As of March 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dupont Circle area is the $3.05 price per square foot 2125 N St NW Model at 2125 N St NW, Unit A in the in the Dupont Circle neighborhood starting from $2,195. The second greatest value Dupont Circle apartment is the One Bedroom Large Model at C H Houston starting at $2,400 with a $3.36 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2125 N St NW, Unit A | 2125 N St NW | 1BR,1BA | $3.05 |
| C H Houston | One Bedroom Large | 1BR,1BA | $3.36 |
| 1711 T St NW | rear | 1BR,1BA | $3.76 |
| The Flats at Dupont Circle | Studio S | Studio ,1BA | $3.87 |
| Square 50 | The Capitol | Studio ,1BA | $2.91 |
| President Madison | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.32 |
| Affordable apartment in Dupont Circle | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.84 |
| Brunswick House | Studio F | Studio ,1BA | $3.32 |
| Miramar | STUDIO | Studio ,1BA | $3.48 |
| State House Apartments | EFF | Studio ,1BA | $3.04 |
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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 $1,599.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Dupont Circle?
The cheapest apartment in Dupont Circle is 1811-1815 S St NW which is listed at $1,195, while the average apartment in Dupont Circle costs $12,833.
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 36 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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