Washington, D.C./ Real Estate & Development
Published on May 27, 2020
The most affordable apartments for rent in Downtown, Washington 400 Eighth St. | Photo: Apartment Guide

According to rental site Zumper, median rents for a one bedroom in Downtown are hovering around $2,377, compared to a $2,000 one-bedroom median for Washington as a whole.

So how does the low-end pricing on a Downtown rental look these days — and what might you get for the price?

We took a look at local listings from Zumper and Apartment Guide to find out what price-conscious apartment seekers can expect to find in the neighborhood, which, according to Walk Score ratings, has excellent walkability, is easy to get around on a bicycle and boasts excellent transit options.

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

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565 Pennsylvania Ave., NW

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

This studio apartment, situated at 565 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, is listed for $1,806/month for its 490 square feet.

The unit comes with a dishwasher and a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting. Amenities offered in the building include secured entry and garage parking. For those with furry friends in tow, this rental is pet-friendly.

(See the complete listing here.)

631 D St. NW

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Here's a studio condo at 631 D St. NW, which, at 540 square feet, is going for $1,950/month.

The building includes a swimming pool. The listing also promises a balcony, a dishwasher and in-unit laundry in the furnished unit. The listing is cat-friendly. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental.

(See the full listing here.)

801 Pennsylvania Ave. NW

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Then there's this 584-square-foot apartment with one bedroom and one bathroom at 801 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, listed at $2,100/month.

Expect to find hardwood flooring and in-unit laundry in the apartment. Cats and dogs are not permitted. When it comes to building amenities, expect a swimming pool, additional storage space and a gym. There's no leasing fee required for this rental.

(See the listing here.)

400 Eighth St., NW

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Check out this 562-square-foot studio apartment at 400 Eighth St., NW, listed at $2,170/month.

The building features garage parking and secured entry. The listing also promises carpeted floors and a walk-in closet in the unit. For those with furry friends in tow, this rental is pet-friendly.

(Here's the listing.)

770 Fifth St. NW

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

This one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, situated at 770 Fifth St. NW, is also listed for $2,170/month for its 728 square feet.

You'll see granite countertops in the unit. Pet owners, take heed: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. The building offers garage parking, secured entry and a gym.

(See the listing here.)


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