Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Washington Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,100 (45 Rentals)

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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
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 April 14, 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
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
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 ApartmentsGeorgetown-VariationStudio ,1BA$3.02
Square 50The CapitolStudio ,1BA$2.91

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Washington

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Washington?

There are currently 914 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Washington, DC with pricing that ranges from $1,150 to $17,800. There are also 132 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Washington ranging from $1,100 to $15,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Washington ranges from $1,100 to $15,000 with an average monthly rent of $7,158.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Washington range from $1,250 to $16,821, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,600 to $7,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $7,450 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,250.

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