
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Dupont Circle Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $800 (36 Rentals)
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State House Apartments

1500 Mass

The Baystate

Rocksboro Apartments

Sixteen Hundred Apartments

The Sedgewick Apartments

Corcoran House

President Madison

1532 15th St NW

1727 Massachusetts Ave NW

1 Scott Cir NW
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dupont Circle?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Dupont Circle Studio Apartments | $2,111 | $1,135 | $4,628 |
Dupont Circle 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,102 | $1,799 | $6,126 |
Dupont Circle 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,446 | $2,225 | $10,000+ |
Dupont Circle 3 Bedroom Apartments | $12,310 | $7,800 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 36 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Dupont Circle Neighborhood of Washington, DC.
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Cheapest Available Dupont Circle Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Dupont Circle area of Washington, DC is a Studio unit found at State House Apartments priced from $1,460. Square 50 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,540. Here are the most affordable Dupont Circle apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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State House Apartments | EFF | Studio,1BA | $1,460 |
Square 50 | The Capitol | Studio,1BA | $1,540 |
The Shelburne Apartments | Renovated Studio 05 Tier | Studio,1BA | $1,549 |
Dupont Apartments | Studio E | Studio,1BA | $1,620 |
1500 Mass | FPA 456 | Studio,1BA | $1,635 |
Rocksboro Apartments | Studio 05 Tier | Studio,1BA | $1,675 |
The Croydon | Studio - Tier 15 | Studio,1BA | $1,699 |
Sixteen Hundred Apartments | Studio 08 Tier | Studio,1BA | $1,699 |
Miramar | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $1,740 |
Hightowers Apartments | Unit 711 | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dupont Circle, DC
As of April 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dupont Circle area is the $4.09 price per square foot 1746 T St NW Model at 1746 T St NW, Unit 1746 in the in the Dupont Circle neighborhood starting from $4,500. The second greatest value Dupont Circle apartment is the 1926 16th St NW Model at 1926 16th St NW starting at $1,850 with a $2.85 price per square foot in the Dupont Circle neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dupont Circle apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1746 T St NW, Unit 1746 | 1746 T St NW | 2BR,1BA | $4.09 |
1926 16th St NW | 1926 16th St NW | 1BR,1BA | $2.85 |
1630 R Street | Jr 1Bdrm-1Bath Tier5 | 1BR,1BA | $4.28 |
925 at North | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $3.32 |
Square 50 | The Capitol | Studio ,1BA | $2.91 |
Bristol House | Studio1BATH Tier5-7,12-19 | Studio ,1BA | $4.21 |
Corcoran House | Studio One Bath | Studio ,1BA | $4.11 |
1500 Mass | FPA 435 | Studio ,1BA | $3.95 |
State House Apartments | EFF | Studio ,1BA | $3.24 |
Dupont Apartments | Studio E | Studio ,1BA | $4.13 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Getting Around the Dupont Circle Neighborhood in Washington, DC
Walk Score®
99 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
96 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
87 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dupont Circle Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Dupont Circle?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Dupont Circle is under $1,750.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Dupont Circle?
The cheapest apartment in Dupont Circle is Square 50 which is listed at $1,645, while the average apartment in Dupont Circle costs $17,690.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Dupont Circle?
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 5 regular apartments in Dupont Circle that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
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