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    Miramar

    4.5 (5)
    1301 15Th Street NW, Washington, DC 20005
    Fitness center • Laundry Facilities
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    N Street Village

    4.5 (5)
    1301 14Th St NW, Washington, DC 20005
    Apply online • Cat friendly • Air conditioner
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    Studio $1,501+
    1 bd $1,868+
    2 bd $2,929+
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    Link Apartments® H Street

    4.5 (9)
    1701 H Street NE, Washington, DC 20002
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking

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  • Studio $1,595
    1 bd $2,050
    2 bd $2,995
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    Dupont Apartments

    4.5 (11)
    1717 20Th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
    Cat friendly • Air conditioner • Large Closets

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  • Rent specials 6 units available
    Studio $1,637+
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    Rocksboro Apartments

    3.5 (12)
    1717 R Street NW, Washington, DC 20009
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    Empire

    4.0 (5)
    2000 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20006
    Fitness center • Air conditioner • Large Closets

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    Studio $1,677+
    1 bd $2,126
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    The York And Potomac Park

    510 21St Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006
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    Studio $1,678+
    1 bd $2,108+
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    2400 Pennsylvania Avenue Apartments

    4.5 (9)
    2400 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20037
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    Studio $1,699
    1 bd $1,799
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    The Phoenix Apartments

    4.0 (13)
    1421 Massachusetts Ave, Washington, DC 20005
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Dishwasher
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    Studio $1,710+
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    The Palisades At Logan Circle

    5.0 (2)
    1464 Rhode Island Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20005
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    Studio $1,716+
    1 bd $2,210+
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    The 925 Apartments

    4.5 (11)
    925 25Th Street NW, Washington, DC 20037
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    Studio $1,724+
    1 bd $1,818+
    2 bd $3,042+
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    Gables City Vista

    4.0 (37)
    460 L Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001
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    Studio $1,728
    1 bd $2,078
    2 bd $3,001
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    Meridian At Gallery Place

    450 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20001
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  • 4 units available
    Studio $1,764+
    1 bd $2,399
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    The Shelburne Apartments

    4.0 (10)
    1631 S Street NW, Washington, DC 20009
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    Studio $1,799
    1 bd $2,322
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    1830 R Apartments

    3.5 (15)
    1830 R Street NW, Washington, DC 20009
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  • Rent specials 6 units available
    Studio $1,799
    1 bd $1,899
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    The Sedgewick Apartments

    3.5 (15)
    1722 19Th Street NW, Washington, DC 20009
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  • Studio $1,835+
    1 bd $2,650
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    President Madison

    1908 Florida Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20009
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  • Studio $1,839
    1 bd $2,390+
    2 bd $3,420
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    The Belvedere

    4.0 (3)
    1301 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20005
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry

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    Studio $1,895
    1 bd $1,995
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    903-907 25th Street NW

    903-907 25Th Street NW, Washington, DC 20037
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Air conditioner
  • New Units Available 8 units available
    Studio $1,899
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    Sixteen Hundred Apartments

    3.5 (16)
    1600 16Th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009
    Apply online • Dog friendly • Air conditioner
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    Studio $1,900+
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    Windsor House Apartments

    4.5 (29)
    1444 Rhode Island Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20005
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  • Rent specials 27 units available
    Studio $1,923+
    1 bd $2,710+
    2 bd $4,317+
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    Balsa

    4.0 (5)
    1313 L Street NW, Washington, DC 20005
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    Studio $2,055+
    1 bd $2,565+
    2 bd $4,275+
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    Westbrooke Place

    3.5 (17)
    2201 N Street NW, Washington, DC 20037
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    2 bd $2,292+
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    Washington Apartments

    1205 1/2 7Th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001
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    The Waring

    4.0 (7)
    1433 T Street NW, Washington, DC 20009
    Pet friendly • Air conditioner • Laundry Facilities
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Frequently asked questions

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

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $1,839 and $5,014.

How many cheap rentals are available in Downtown Washington, Washington, DC on RentCafe?

There are 27 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Downtown Washington, Washington, DC were last updated on 26 Oct 2026.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Downtown Washington, Washington, DC?

The average Downtown Washington, Washington, DC cheap apartment size is 748 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in Downtown Washington, Washington, DC?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Washington, Washington, DC are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in Downtown Washington, Washington, DC?

A cheap apartment in Downtown Washington, Washington, DC offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in Downtown Washington, Washington, DC? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in Downtown Washington has never been easier. We feature 170 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the Downtown Washington, Washington, DC average, which is currently $2,648. On RentCafe, Downtown Washington rents go as low as $1,501/mo.