Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Washington Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $800 (98 Rentals)

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1301 15th St NWWashington, DC 20005
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950 25th St NW

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Downtown Washington, Washington, DC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Washington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Washington area of Washington, DC is a Studio unit found at The Shelburne Apartments priced from $1,489. Square 50 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,540. Here are the most affordable Downtown Washington apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Shelburne ApartmentsRenovated Studio 05 TierStudio,1BA$1,489
Square 50The CapitolStudio,1BA$1,540
7th FlatsS4.8 AffordableStudio,1BA$1,550
R Street ApartmentsEFFStudio,1BA$1,552
1815 Riggs LLC0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,595
Spacious Bedroom + Private BathroomOSLOshaw Unit #4 & #54BR,4BA$1,619
Mass PlaceStudio (530sqft)Studio,1BA$1,624
Rocksboro ApartmentsStudio 05 TierStudio,1BA$1,625
1500 MassFPB 423Studio,1BA$1,695
Columbia Plaza ApartmentsGeorgetownStudio,1BA$1,695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Washington, DC

As of April 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Washington area is the $3.26 price per square foot 2BD 2BA Model at The Lansburgh in the in the Mount Vernon Square neighborhood starting from $4,325. The second greatest value Downtown Washington apartment is the 1738 U St NW Model at 1738 U St NW, Unit #1 starting at $2,980 with a $2.98 price per square foot in the Dupont Circle neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Washington apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Lansburgh2BD 2BA2BR,2BA$3.26
1738 U St NW, Unit #11738 U St NW2BR,1BA$2.98
1821 M St NW, Unit 41821 M St NW1BR,1BA$2.94
2401 H St NW, Unit 6072401 H St NW1BR,1BA$3.33
President MadisonStudioStudio ,1BA$2.99
801 R Street ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.85
1618 8th St NW, Unit Apt 31618 8th St NWStudio ,1BA$3.12
Pennsylvania HouseStudioStudio ,1BA$3.26
Columbia Plaza ApartmentsArlingtonStudio ,1BA$3.02
Square 50The CapitolStudio ,1BA$2.91

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across District of Columbia including Downtown Washington, Washington, and the greater Washington area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Washington Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Washington?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Washington is under $1,695.

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

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Washington is Square 50 which is listed at $1,645, while the average apartment in Downtown Washington costs $5,500.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Washington?

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 36 regular apartments in Downtown Washington 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 Washington?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Washington have an average cost of $175 which is $5,325 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Washington.

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