The 5 Best Affordable DC Apartments Right Now (July 16)

1. Capitol Hill – 2 bed, 1 bath, $2,200/month ($1,100/person)

420 16th St SE #306, Washington, DC 20003
Look at all of the countertop space in that beautiful kitchen. You’ll have tons of room to cook delicious meals after a day of brunching and walking around Capitol Hill with family and friends. This two bed, one bath apartment has a clean, modern look. Natural light streams in and illuminates the rich color of the hardwood floors. There’s enough room to fit a dining table next to the kitchen and stools at the kitchen counter for a breakfast bar. The orange wall gives it a fun pop of color! With so much to do in Capitol Hill, you’ll love relaxing in this apartment and its location.

2. Van Ness – Forest Hills – 2 bed, 2 bath, $2,305/month ($1,152.5/person)

4850 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC
Are you a nature lover? Then this Van Ness – Forest Hills apartment is for you. A mile from Rock Creek Park, you can enjoy its sprawling 1,754 acres whenever you want. With two bathrooms, you and your roommate will never have to compete over who gets to shower first after a long weekend hike. The kitchen is spacious and the apartment has a balcony and air conditioning. You’ll have access to great amenities like a pool (indoor and outdoor!), fitness center, and tennis courts. Just look at all of the trees you can see out of your huge window!

3. H Street – NoMa – 2 bed, 1 bath, $2,235/month ($1,117.5/person)

616 M St NE #2, Washington, DC 20002
Have you always wanted to design your bedroom to look like Albus Dumbledore’s office? We thought so. One of the bedrooms in this two bed, one bath apartment is circular, so you can feel like you’re living right out of the pages of Harry Potter. Located in the H Street – NoMa neighborhood, this apartment is close to Union Station and H Street. It also comes complete with a washer and dryer and flat screen TV. An added bonus? It looks like a castle from the outside.

4. U Street – Cardozo – 2 bed, 1 bath, $2,302/month ($1,151/person)

2101 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
This two bedroom, one bath apartment in the U Street – Cardozo neighborhood is great for entertaining. The kitchen has a large cutout so that you can chat with guests in the living room while making guacamole or refilling the pitcher of margaritas. Have friends over for a dinner party, and then walk ten minutes to U Street and bar hop. Not only is it in a great area, this apartment has shiny hardwood floors, a dishwasher, and, wait for it, in-unit laundry! You’ll love having friends and family over in your gorgeous place next to great restaurants and nightlife.

5. Georgetown – 2 bed, 1 bath, $2,100/month ($1,050/person)

3044 R St NW, Washington, DC 20007
Brighten up this two bedroom, one bath apartment in Georgetown. Glam it up with vases and light pink roses, add pops of your favorite color, or throw a dart board and American flag on the wall. Whatever your style, this place is waiting for you to make it your own. In a fantastic area, it’s a one-minute walk from Montrose Park, and a three-minute walk from Dumbarton Oaks Gardens. Georgetown University is only a mile away, so you’re close to campus if you’re a student. The big windows in the living room are a great source of natural light if you’re a painter, or if you love growing succulents on your windowsill.