Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown DC Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $800 (162 Rentals)

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Downtown DC, Washington, DC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown DC Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown DC area of Washington, DC is a Studio unit found at Capitol Park Plaza And Twins priced from $1,198. 1724 Kalorama Rd NW has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,281. Here are the most affordable Downtown DC apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Capitol Park Plaza And TwinsStudioStudio,1BA$1,198
1724 Kalorama Rd NW2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,281
Carver ApartmentsSlowe Small One-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,299
Carver and Slowe ApartmentsSlowe Small One-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,299
Liberty Place1BR A1BR,1BA$1,385
Adams Garden TowersStudioStudio,1BA$1,500
The Shelburne ApartmentsRenovated Studio 05 TierStudio,1BA$1,549
R Street ApartmentsEFFStudio,1BA$1,552
Mass PlaceStudio (530sqft)Studio,1BA$1,624

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown DC, DC

As of March 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown DC area is the $2.34 price per square foot 11 S St NE Model at 11 S St NE in the in the Mount Vernon Square neighborhood starting from $4,685. The second greatest value Downtown DC apartment is the 1804 New Jersey Ave NW Model at 1804 New Jersey Ave NW, Unit 1806 Unit B starting at $3,599 with a $2.40 price per square foot in the Edgewood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown DC apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
11 S St NE11 S St NE4BR,2BA$2.34
1804 New Jersey Ave NW, Unit 1806 Unit B1804 New Jersey Ave NW3BR,2.5BA$2.40
Truxton2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.30
232 Florida Ave NW, Unit B232 Florida Ave NW2BR,1BA$2.50
1119 Clifton St NW, Unit B1119 Clifton St NW1BR,1BA$2.18
Waterside TowersTower (1 Bedroom)1BR,1BA$2.70
10 Q St NE, Unit B10 Q St NE1BR,1BA$2.36
President MadisonStudioStudio ,1BA$2.81
1724 Kalorama Rd NW1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.00
Liberty Place1BR A1BR,1BA$2.19

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Downtown DC, 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 easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, family-friendly amenities, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown DC Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown DC?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown DC is under $1,624.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown DC?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown DC is Carver Apartments which is listed at $1,299, while the average apartment in Downtown DC costs $8,745.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown DC?

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 5,187 regular apartments in Downtown DC that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Downtown DC?

Cheap apartments in Downtown DC have an average cost of $806 which is $7,939 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown DC.

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