Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Capitol Riverfront Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,200 (28 Rentals)

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949 First St SE

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400M Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

400M Apartments

400 M St SEWashington, DC 20003
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The Bixby
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Bixby

601 L St SEWashington, DC 20003
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70 Capitol Yards
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

70 Capitol Yards

70 Eye St SEWashington, DC 20003
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The Collective
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Collective

880 New Jersey Ave SEWashington, DC 20003
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Meridian on First
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Meridian on First

1000 1st St SEWashington, DC 20003
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Agora
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Agora

800 New Jersey Ave SEWashington, DC 20003
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Capitol Riverfront, Washington, DC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Capitol Riverfront Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Capitol Riverfront area of Washington, DC is a 1 Bed unit found at Seventy1Hundred priced from $1,777. 70 Capitol Yards has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,777. Here are the most affordable Capitol Riverfront apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Seventy1Hundred70- AA151BR,1BA$1,777
70 Capitol Yards70- AA151BR,1BA$1,777
1600 Pennsylvania Ave SE ApartmentsPennsylvania1BR,1BA$1,795
The RushmoreRU-JA 3Studio,1BA$1,800
Parc RiversideStudio-3EStudio,1BA$1,890
The Bixby11MJAR1BR,1BA$1,892
Harlow Navy YardHepburn31BR,1BA$1,957
Crossing DC0FStudio,1BA$1,969
The GarrettStudio AStudio,1BA$1,985
Onyx on FirstS1Studio,1BA$1,987

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Capitol Riverfront, DC

As of April 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Capitol Riverfront area is the $3.63 price per square foot M2 1B-9b Model at Meridian on First in the in the Southwest Washington neighborhood starting from $3,033. The second greatest value Capitol Riverfront apartment is the B3 Model at Onyx on First starting at $3,044 with a $3.71 price per square foot in the Southwest Washington neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Capitol Riverfront apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Meridian on FirstM2 1B-9b1BR,1BA$3.63
Onyx on FirstB32BR,2BA$3.71
909909- A11BR,1BA$3.32
The Heywood1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$4.05
Harlow Navy YardHepburn31BR,1BA$3.04
70 Capitol Yards70- S06Studio ,1BA$3.33
Seventy1Hundred70- S06Studio ,1BA$3.33
1600 Pennsylvania Ave SE ApartmentsPennsylvania1BR,1BA$3.23
The RushmoreRU-JA 3Studio ,1BA$3.31
Parc RiversideStudio-3EStudio ,1BA$4.04

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Capitol Riverfront, Washington, DC

Ranked #98

Among neighborhoods in Washington, DC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Capitol Riverfront Neighborhood in Washington, DC

Walk Score®

95 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

92 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

82 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Capitol Riverfront Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Capitol Riverfront?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Capitol Riverfront is at The Rushmore listed at $1,800.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Capitol Riverfront Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Capitol Riverfront Apartment is $1,767 at The Bixby.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Capitol Riverfront Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Capitol Riverfront is starting from $2,568 at Illume.

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