
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Downtown DC Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,150 (117 Rentals)


Capitol Park Plaza And Twins

32 Q St NW

2120 Vermont Ave NW

State House Apartments

Capital Plaza Apartments

Q Street Apartments

Dorchester West Apartments

Wakefield Hall

The Baystate

Rocksboro Apartments

Zen Apollo

Pinnacle

1500 Mass

Columbia Plaza Apartments

Sixteen Hundred Apartments

The Phoenix Apartments

1954 Columbia Rd NW

54 Rhode Island Ave NW

Highview and Castle Manor

950 25th St NW

1 Florida Ave NE

The Kiley

Valo Apartments

2400 Pennsylvania Avenue Apartments

J Linea

The Cambridge Apartments

The Sedgewick Apartments

1440 N St NW, #1002

800 4th St NW

Gelmarc Towers

The Tides

The Florian

The 925 Apartments
Downtown DC, Washington, DC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown DC?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Downtown DC Studio Apartments | $2,230 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
Downtown DC 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,955 | $868 | $10,000+ |
Downtown DC 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,259 | $1,281 | $10,000+ |
Downtown DC 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,512 | $1,850 | $10,000+ |
Downtown DC 4 Bedroom Apartments | $9,340 | $5,730 | $10,000+ |
Explore Washington
Downtown DC, Washington, DC Local Guide
- Nearby Washington neighborhoods
- Nearby Cities
- ZIP codes
- Local Counties
- School Districts
Quick Rent Budget Calculator
How much rent can you afford?
The common "Rule of Thumb" is that rent should be no more than 30% of your income. How much is that? Enter your monthly income and click "Calculate My Budget" to find out.
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 $1,623.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown DC?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown DC is State House Apartments which is listed at $1,460, while the average apartment in Downtown DC costs $8,490.
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 212 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 $879 which is $7,611 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown DC.
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.

Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD
While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.

Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money
Written by: Amber Kanuckel
With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

How Your Move-In Inspection Can Protect Your Security Deposit
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
If you’re anything like most people, housing costs represent a huge chunk of your monthly budget. On top of that, moving can be both a stressful and expensive affair.