
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest DC Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,100 (31 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Southwest DC area of Washington.


The Byron

Watermark at Buzzard Point

Verge

Riverpoint

Valo Apartments

The Kiley

Vermeer

The Tides

Waterside Towers

The Westerly

J.COOPERS ROW

Artline Apartments

Lex and Leo at Waterfront Station

1301 Delaware Ave SW

Annex on 12th

Venture on I

305 10th Street South, Unit FL2-ID562

The 1201 Apartments

Cortland Pentagon City

1515 Richmond Hwy, Unit FL12-ID445
Southwest DC, Washington, DC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southwest DC?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Southwest DC Studio Apartments | $2,143 | $1,198 | $4,175 |
Southwest DC 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,858 | $1,317 | $9,478 |
Southwest DC 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,328 | $1,460 | $10,000+ |
Southwest DC 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,651 | $4,388 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 31 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Southwest DC Neighborhood of Washington, DC.
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Cheapest Available Southwest DC Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwest DC area of Washington, DC is a Studio unit found at Capitol Park Plaza And Twins priced from $1,624. Watermark at Buzzard Point has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,699. Here are the most affordable Southwest DC apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Capitol Park Plaza And Twins | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,624 |
Watermark at Buzzard Point | J2 | Studio,1BA | $1,699 |
Modern on M | Studio-S06 Classic | Studio,1BA | $1,709 |
Riverpoint | STA8 | Studio,1BA | $1,728 |
Valo Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,730 |
The 1201 Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,775 |
Vermeer | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,785 |
The Tides | Studio-s2 | Studio,1BA | $1,818 |
Lex and Leo at Waterfront Station | Studio - Leo | Studio,1BA | $1,820 |
Waterside Towers | Tower (Efficiency) | Studio,1BA | $1,826 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest DC, DC
As of March 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest DC area is the $3.07 price per square foot 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath 1130 SF B8 Model at Crystal City Lofts in the in the Crystal City neighborhood starting from $3,469. The second greatest value Southwest DC apartment is the Jr. Two Bedroom Model at Valo Apartments starting at $3,155 with a $3.63 price per square foot in the Southwest Washington neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwest DC apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Crystal City Lofts | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath 1130 SF B8 | 2BR,2BA | $3.07 |
Valo Apartments | Jr. Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $3.63 |
The Paramount | 1B - A1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.98 |
Crystal Flats | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath 713 SF A4 | 1BR,1BA | $3.57 |
Lex and Leo at Waterfront Station | One Bedroom - Lex | 1BR,1BA | $3.20 |
Waterside Towers | Tower (Efficiency) | Studio ,1BA | $3.04 |
Crystal Square | Studio, 1 Bath 575 SF E1G | Studio ,1BA | $3.67 |
The 1201 Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.31 |
Lenox Club | The Harrison I | Studio ,1BA | $3.66 |
Capitol Park Plaza And Twins | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.35 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouthwest Dc, Washington, DC
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Getting Around the Southwest DC Neighborhood in Washington, DC
Walk Score®
84 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
84 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
88 / 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 Southwest DC Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Southwest DC?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Southwest DC is at Capitol Park Plaza And Twins listed at $1,624.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Southwest DC Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Southwest DC Apartment is $1,740 at Capitol Park Plaza And Twins.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Southwest DC Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Southwest DC is starting from $2,585 at Venture on I.
What is the most affordable Southwest DC Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Southwest DC Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Grace and starts from $4,475.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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