
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest DC Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,100 (38 Rentals)
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Private bedroom in 7 bed/4 bath Home

Private bedroom in 7 bed/3.5 bath Home

Watermark at Buzzard Point

Private bedroom in 7 bed/4 bath Home

Colette

Private bedroom in 7 bed/4 bath Home

Capitol Park Plaza And Twins

350 G St SW
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Modern on M

1435 4th St SW

629 G St SW, Unit SW Waterfront

Valo Apartments

Verge

Waterside Towers

J.COOPERS ROW

Lex and Leo at Waterfront Station

Vermeer

The Westerly

Artline Apartments

1221 Van

Riverpoint

800 4th St SW

The 1201 Apartments

Lenox Club
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 | $2,285 | $1,281 | $5,175 |
Southwest DC 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,892 | $1,310 | $10,000+ |
Southwest DC 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,406 | $2,538 | $10,000+ |
Southwest DC 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,648 | $1,690 | $10,000+ |
Southwest DC 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,846 | $1,585 | $2,415 |
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There are currently 38 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 5 Beds unit found at Colette priced from $1,490. Watermark at Buzzard Point has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,571. 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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Colette | Colette Co-Living K1.1 | 5BR,3BA | $1,490 |
Watermark at Buzzard Point | S4 | Studio,1BA | $1,571 |
Capitol Park Plaza And Twins | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,624 |
Modern on M | Studio-S06 Classic | Studio,1BA | $1,679 |
The Byron | S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,681 |
Valo Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,786 |
Verge | S3A | Studio,1BA | $1,819 |
Waterside Towers | Tower (Efficiency) | Studio,1BA | $1,826 |
The 1201 Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,849 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest DC, DC
As of April 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest DC area is the $1.17 price per square foot 629 G St SW Model at 629 G St SW, Unit SW Waterfront in the in the Mall neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Southwest DC apartment is the 2 Bedrooms A Model at Water Park Towers starting at $3,330 with a $3.49 price per square foot in the Crystal City 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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629 G St SW, Unit SW Waterfront | 629 G St SW | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
Water Park Towers | 2 Bedrooms A | 2BR,2BA | $3.49 |
Cortland Pentagon City | A7 | 1BR,1BA | $3.46 |
The Paramount | 1B - A1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.95 |
Eliot on 4th | A15 | 1BR,1BA | $3.55 |
Crystal Flats | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath 713 SF A4 | 1BR,1BA | $3.58 |
Lex and Leo at Waterfront Station | One Bedroom - Lex | 1BR,1BA | $3.02 |
Waterside Towers | Tower (Efficiency) | Studio ,1BA | $3.04 |
The 1201 Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.44 |
Capitol Park Plaza And Twins | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.35 |
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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
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- 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 a cheap apartment in Southwest DC?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southwest DC is under $1,849.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwest DC?
The cheapest apartment in Southwest DC is Capitol Park Plaza And Twins which is listed at $1,740, while the average apartment in Southwest DC costs $5,420.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southwest DC?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 29 regular apartments in Southwest DC that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Southwest DC?
Cheap apartments in Southwest DC have an average cost of $117 which is $5,303 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest DC.
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