Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown DC Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,100 (85 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 2 Beds unit found at 1724 Kalorama Rd NW priced from $1,281. Liberty Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,385. Here are the most affordable Downtown DC apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1724 Kalorama Rd NW2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,281
Liberty Place1BR A1BR,1BA$1,385
The Shelburne ApartmentsRenovated Studio 05 TierStudio,1BA$1,489
Adams Garden TowersStudioStudio,1BA$1,500
Square 50The CapitolStudio,1BA$1,540
7th FlatsS4.8 AffordableStudio,1BA$1,550
R Street ApartmentsEFFStudio,1BA$1,552
Carver ApartmentsSlowe Junior One-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,562
Carver and Slowe ApartmentsSlowe Junior One-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,562
65 New York Ave NWStudioStudio,1BA$1,575

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown DC, DC

As of April 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown DC area is the $2.79 price per square foot E-G Model at The Ashton at Judiciary Square in the in the Mount Vernon Square neighborhood starting from $5,209. The second greatest value Downtown DC apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Truxton starting at $2,750 with a $2.30 price per square foot in the Mount Vernon Square 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.
The Ashton at Judiciary SquareE-G2BR,2.5BA$2.79
Truxton2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.30
440 Warner St. NW, Unit Apt A440 Warner St. NW2BR,2BA$2.95
1821 M St NW, Unit 41821 M St NW1BR,1BA$2.94
124 Q St NW, Unit 1124 Q St NW2BR,1BA$2.31
44 Banner Ln, Unit FL5-ID85344 Banner Ln1BR,1BA$2.15
1724 Kalorama Rd NW1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.00
801 R Street ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.85
Liberty Place1BR A1BR,1BA$2.19
Square 50The CapitolStudio ,1BA$2.91

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown DC

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown DC?

There are currently 1550 Apartments for Rent in Downtown DC, DC with pricing that ranges from $868 to $18,583. There are also 269 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown DC ranging from $1,100 to $70,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown DC?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown DC ranges from $1,100 to $70,000 with an average monthly rent of $8,363.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown DC?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown DC range from $1,025 to $16,821, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,500 to $9,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,025.

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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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

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