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  1. Building Photo - Square 50
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
    STUDIO
    $1,540+
    1 BED
    $1,645+
    2 BEDS
    $1,985+

    Square 50

    1211 23rd St NW, Washington, DC 20037
  7. Building Photo - 1711 17th St NW
    1 BED, 2 BATHS
    $1,100
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,100
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,100

    1711 17th St NW

    1711 17th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
  15. Good Value
    STUDIO
    $1,246+
    1 BED
    $2,208+
    2 BEDS
    $3,465+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,246 - $3,837
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,246 - $3,836

    555

    555 E St SW, Washington, DC 20024
    (240) 414-4271
  16. Building Photo - C H Houston
    Good Value
    STUDIO
    $1,250+
    1 BED
    $1,799+
    2 BEDS
    $2,400+

    C H Houston

    1712 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
  17. Building Photo - 8 R St NW
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,250
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,250 - $1,450
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,250 - $1,450

    8 R St NW

    8 R St NW, Washington, DC 20001
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  23. Building Photo - Hampton Courts
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
    2 BEDS
    $2,800

    Hampton Courts

    2013 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington, DC 20009
  36. Building Photo - 950 25th St NW
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,400
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,400
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,400

    950 25th St NW Unit 4OX

    950 25th St NW, Washington, DC 20037
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When looking for cheap apartments in Downtown DC, Apartment Finder is your deal-hunting partner. Whether you’re looking for a studio, a one-bedroom, or a two-bedroom apartment, you want the best place at the right price. We have a great selection of budget-friendly apartments for rent, and we’ll show you which apartments offer the best value when compared to other apartments in Downtown DC.

Finding a rental that fits your budget without compromising on quality can seem like a challenge, but Apartment Finder makes it easy to discover cheap apartments with all the features you want. To find an apartment you can afford, try looking in less popular neighborhoods outside of the city center. Timing is everything when searching for rentals that are affordable, so look at different times of the day, different days of the week and (if you can wait) certain months like December through March. When you find an apartment with a great price, don’t hesitate! Cheap apartments tend to go very quickly.

Affordability doens't have to equal sacrifice. While it’s important to be flexible, you might not have to give up as much as you think. You can find a cheap apartment for rent, complete with must-have amenities such as paid utilities and an in-unit washer and dryer. Click on any of these properties to see photos and floor plans, read reviews, check out the rent calculator, and learn more about the neighborhood with information on nearby parks, shopping malls, and transit stops. With 750 cheap apartments available in Downtown DC, Apartment Finder is the place to find your next rental.

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