Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Dupont Circle Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $700 (48 Rentals)

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property at 1260 21st St NW

1260 21st St NW

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property at 1772 Church St NW

1772 Church St NW

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property at 1801 16th St NW

1801 16th St NW

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Square 50
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Square 50

1211 23rd St NWWashington, DC 20037
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The Traymore
Studio Apartments

The Traymore

1717 17th St NWWashington, DC 20009
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1916 R St NW
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1916 R St NW

1916 R St NWWashington, DC 20009
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Ravenel
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ravenel

1610 16th St NWWashington, DC 20009
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1815 Riggs LLC
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1815 Riggs LLC

1815 Riggs Pl NWWashington, DC 20009
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1615 Swann
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1615 Swann

1615 Swann St NWWashington, DC 20009
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Dupont Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Dupont Apartments

1717 20th St NWWashington, DC 20009
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2151 Cali Street
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2151 Cali Street

2151 California St NWWashington, DC 20008
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1830 R Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1830 R Apartments

1830 R St NWWashington, DC 20009
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Brunswick House
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Brunswick House

1414 17th St NWWashington, DC 20036
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1377 22nd St NW
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1377 22nd St NW

1377 22nd St NWWashington, DC 20037

Washington's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Washington and the best places to live with original content written by Local Expert Steve Lilly

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The Preston
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Preston

1743 P St NWWashington, DC 20036
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2000 Connecticut Avenue
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2000 Connecticut Avenue

2000 Connecticut Ave NWWashington, DC 20008
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Dupont Circle, Washington, DC Local Guide

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 $1,300. The Shelburne Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,459. Here are the most affordable Dupont Circle apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1811-1815 S St NWStudio1BR,1BA$1,300
The Shelburne ApartmentsRenovated Studio 06 TierStudio,1BA$1,459
1815 Riggs LLC0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,480
1500 MassFPB 423Studio,1BA$1,515
Square 50The CapitolStudio,1BA$1,540
State House ApartmentsEFFStudio,1BA$1,551
Rocksboro ApartmentsStudio 06 TierStudio,1BA$1,589
1630 R StreetStudio-Tier14Studio,1BA$1,599
The CroydonStudio - Tiers 3 & 4Studio,1BA$1,650
Sixteen Hundred ApartmentsStudio 03 TierStudio,1BA$1,699

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dupont Circle, DC

As of November 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dupont Circle area is the $1.88 price per square foot 1915 New Hampshire Ave NW Model at 1915 New Hampshire Ave NW, Unit unit B in the in the Dupont Circle neighborhood starting from $2,750. The second greatest value Dupont Circle apartment is the 1616 Corcoran St NW Model at 1616 Corcoran St NW, Unit 1 starting at $1,850 with a $2.64 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1915 New Hampshire Ave NW, Unit unit B1915 New Hampshire Ave NW2BR,2BA$1.88
1616 Corcoran St NW, Unit 11616 Corcoran St NWStudio ,1BA$2.64
1820 Swann St NW1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.21
1827 Swann St NW, Unit 31827 Swann St NW1BR,1BA$2.65
1710 Q St NW, Unit #11710 Q St NW1BR,1BA$2.87
President MadisonStudioStudio ,1BA$3.48
Square 50The CapitolStudio ,1BA$2.91
2139 Newport Pl NW1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.62
State House ApartmentsEFFStudio ,1BA$3.45
1815 Riggs LLC0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$3.70

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

From the lounge to the laundry room, understand your rights and responsibilities in shared apartment spaces. Get tips on pet rules, noise, and security.

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

Moving is tough, especially long-distance. Learn how to minimize stress & expenses with proven strategies from a real estate pro, covering everything from logistics to finances.

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Rent Smart in Washington DC: Best Neighborhoods to Rent for University Students

Discover the top neighborhoods for university students to rent in Washington D.C. Find affordable, convenient, and vibrant areas near major campuses on ApartmentHomeLiving.com.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across District of Columbia including Dupont Circle, Washington, and the greater Washington area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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

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 $1,699.

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 $1,300, while the average apartment in Dupont Circle costs $11,897.

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 34 regular apartments in Dupont Circle that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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A Washington DC Local Expert's Guide to Top Affordable Neighborhoods for Renters in the DC Metro

Written by: Steve Lilly

I'm Steve, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Washington, DC.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.