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The most affordable apartments for rent in Downtown Washington

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Published on July 23, 2019
The most affordable apartments for rent in Downtown Washington915 E St. NW | Photo: Zumper

Downtown is a "walker's paradise" and has excellent transit, according to Walk Score's rating system.

So what does the low-end rent on a rental in Downtown look like these days — and what might you get for your money?

We took a look at local listings for studios and one-bedroom apartments in Downtown via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide to find out what budget-minded apartment seekers can expect to find in this Washington neighborhood.

Read on for the cheapest listings available right now. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)

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915 E St. NW

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom condo at 915 E St. NW, which, at 667 square feet, is going for $2,050/month.

The building offers a fitness center and garage parking. In the unit, look for hardwood flooring and a walk-in closet. If you've got a pet, you'll be happy to learn that cats and dogs are permitted. Be prepared for a $300 building move-in fee.

(See the full listing here.)

1500 Massachusetts Ave. NW

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Check out this 580-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom residence at 1500 Massachusetts Ave. NW, listed at $2,310/month.

Amenities offered in the building include garage parking. In the unit, you'll find a walk-in closet, carpeted floors and air conditioning. When it comes to pets, both meows and barks are allowed. There's no leasing fee required for this rental.

(Here's the listing.)

425 Eighth St. NW

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Finally, here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom rental at 425 Eighth St. NW, which, with 597 square feet, is going for $2,350/month.

The building features garage parking. The apartment includes in-unit laundry, a walk-in closet and a dishwasher. If you've got a pet, you'll be happy to learn that cats and dogs are permitted.

(Check out the listing here.)


This story was created automatically using local real estate data from Zumper and Apartment Guide, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.