Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Washington Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $800 (73 Rentals)

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The Traymore
Studio Apartments

The Traymore

1717 17th St NWWashington, DC 20009
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King Towers
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

King Towers

1220 12th St NWWashington, DC 20005
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819 6th St NW
1 Bedroom Apartments

819 6th St NW

819 6th St NWWashington, DC 20001
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1916 R St NW
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1916 R St NW

1916 R St NWWashington, DC 20009
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1726 19th St NW
1 Bedroom Apartments

1726 19th St NW

1726 19th St NWWashington, DC 20009
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1615 Swann
2 Bedroom Apartments

1615 Swann

1615 Swann St NWWashington, DC 20009
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Ravenel
Studio Apartments

Ravenel

1610 16th St NWWashington, DC 20009
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Square 50
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Square 50

1211 23rd St NWWashington, DC 20037
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The Preston
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Preston

1743 P St NWWashington, DC 20036
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R Street Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

R Street Apartments

1436 R St NWWashington, DC 20009
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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 State House Apartments priced from $1,460. The Shelburne Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,549. Here are the most affordable Downtown Washington apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
State House ApartmentsEFFStudio,1BA$1,460
The Shelburne ApartmentsRenovated Studio 05 TierStudio,1BA$1,549
R Street ApartmentsEFFStudio,1BA$1,552
The CroydonStudio - Tiers 6 & 7Studio,1BA$1,559
Spacious Bedroom + Private BathroomOSLOshaw Unit #4 & #54BR,4BA$1,619
Mass PlaceStudio (530sqft)Studio,1BA$1,624
EmpireSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,675
Rocksboro ApartmentsStudio 05 TierStudio,1BA$1,675
Columbia Plaza ApartmentsGeorgetown-VariationStudio,1BA$1,695
Sixteen Hundred ApartmentsStudio 08 TierStudio,1BA$1,699

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Washington, DC

As of March 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Washington area is the $3.40 price per square foot 5BR/3.0BA Model at Frontier Townhomes in the in the Mount Vernon Square neighborhood starting from $5,775. The second greatest value Downtown Washington apartment is the 2BD 2BA Model at The Lansburgh starting at $4,325 with a $3.26 price per square foot in the Mount Vernon Square 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.
Frontier Townhomes5BR/3.0BA5BR,3BA$3.40
The Lansburgh2BD 2BA2BR,2BA$3.26
1013 P St NW, Unit Apt D1013 P St NW1BR,1BA$3.41
Washington Apartments*1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 6th Street1BR,1BA$3.54
801 R Street ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.85
Pennsylvania HouseStudioStudio ,1BA$3.26
Columbia Plaza ApartmentsArlingtonStudio ,1BA$3.02
Zen ApolloUrban One - 549Studio ,1BA$3.42
925 at North0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$3.32
State House ApartmentsEFFStudio ,1BA$3.24

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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 $1,699.

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

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Washington is R Street Apartments which is listed at $1,657, while the average apartment in Downtown Washington costs $13,800.

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 47 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 $309 which is $13,491 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Washington.

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