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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown DC Studio Apartments | $2,067 | $720 | $6,753 |
| Downtown DC 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,790 | $760 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown DC 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,077 | $1,297 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown DC 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,619 | $1,224 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown DC 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,433 | $1,200 | $6,450 |
There are currently 1765 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown DC Neighborhood of Washington, DC.
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There are currently 762 Studio Apartments in Downtown DC with rent ranges from $720 to $6,753 with an average price of $2,067.
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Downtown DC ranges from $760 to $18,967 with an average monthly rent of $2,790.
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downtown DC range from $1,297 to $15,153. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,077.
There are currently 157 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown DC on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,224 to $19,276 - averaging $5,619 for the location.
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.
Written by: Steve Lilly
I'm Steve, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Washington, DC.
Written by: Steve Lilly
I'm Steve, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Washington, DC.
Written by: Steve Lilly
I'm Steve, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Washington, D.C.
Written by: Steve Lilly
Greetings from Washington, DC! I'm Stephen, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Washington, and I'd love to give you the inside scoop on a city that many people only think of in terms of visiting, not living in.
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.
Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.
Written by: Bob Mallory
Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.
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