Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Navy Yard Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,000 (75 Rentals)

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Navy Yard, Washington, DC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Navy Yard Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Navy Yard area of Washington, DC is a 1 Bed unit found at Guild priced from $1,235. Vela has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,355. Here are the most affordable Navy Yard apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
GuildJr 1F-C (Affordable Housing)1BR,1BA$1,235
VelaJr 1D-C (Affordable Housing)1BR,1BA$1,355
1620 C Street ApartmentsStandard 1Bedroom/1Bath1BR,1BA$1,600
ColetteColette S1Studio,1BA$1,612
Capitol Park Plaza And TwinsStudioStudio,1BA$1,624
215 C Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,727
770 C Street Phase I1 Bedroom 60% (668)1BR,1BA$1,737

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Navy Yard, DC

As of May 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Navy Yard area is the $2.89 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Highrise Model at Channel Square Apartments in the in the Southwest Washington neighborhood starting from $2,840. The second greatest value Navy Yard apartment is the 1415 E Capitol St SE Model at 1415 E Capitol St SE, Unit 2 starting at $2,450 with a $2.78 price per square foot in the Carver Langston neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Navy Yard apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Channel Square Apartments3 Bedroom Highrise3BR,1.5BA$2.89
1415 E Capitol St SE, Unit 21415 E Capitol St SE1BR,1BA$2.78
909909- A21BR,1BA$3.18
1322 T St SE, Unit 11322 T St SE2BR,1BA$2.47
770 C Street Phase I1 Bedroom 60% (668)1BR,1BA$2.60
506 Seward Sq SECharming and Cozy Top Floor1BR,1BA$3.00
70 Capitol Yards70- S06Studio ,1BA$3.23
Seventy1Hundred70- S06Studio ,1BA$3.23
1411 Ridge Pl SE, Unit 21411 Ridge Pl SE1BR,1BA$2.33
Maple View Flats1 Bed/1 Bath 60%-1E (m254aa05)1BR,1BA$3.06

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across District of Columbia including Navy Yard, Washington, and the greater Washington area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, apartment complexes for the kids, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Navy Yard Neighborhood in Washington, DC

Walk Score®

91 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

95 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

75 / 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 Navy Yard Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Navy Yard?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Navy Yard is at Colette listed at $1,612.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Navy Yard Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Navy Yard Apartment is $1,235 at Guild.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Navy Yard Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Navy Yard is starting from $2,132 at Maple View Flats.

What is the most affordable Navy Yard Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Navy Yard Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Channel Square Apartments and starts from $2,840.

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