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Southwest DC, Washington, DC Local Guide

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 Altaire priced from $1,611. Capitol Park Plaza And Twins has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,624. Here are the most affordable Southwest DC apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
AltaireS01S - CAF Apartment (Call For Income Restricti...Studio,1BA$1,611
Capitol Park Plaza And TwinsStudioStudio,1BA$1,624
RiverpointSTA8Studio,1BA$1,711
Modern on MStudio-S06 ClassicStudio,1BA$1,729
Watermark at Buzzard PointS4Studio,1BA$1,739

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest DC, DC

As of April 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest DC area is the $3.06 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 $3,458. The second greatest value Southwest DC apartment is the 2 Bedrooms A Model at Water Park Towers starting at $3,490 with a $3.65 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Crystal City Lofts2 Bedroom, 2 Bath 1130 SF B82BR,2BA$3.06
Water Park Towers2 Bedrooms A2BR,2BA$3.65
Valo ApartmentsJr. Two Bedroom2BR,2BA$3.54
The Paramount1B - A1A1BR,1BA$2.95
Crystal SquareStudio, 1 Bath 757 SF E7GStudio ,1BA$3.04
Waterside TowersGarden (1 Bedroom Inside)1BR,1BA$3.32
Crystal Flats1 Bedroom, 1 Bath 713 SF A41BR,1BA$3.60
Incanto1 Bed/1 Bath-1V1BR,1BA$3.70
The 1201 ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.31
Capitol Park Plaza And TwinsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.35

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Frequently Asked Questions about Southwest DC

What type of rentals are currently available in Southwest DC?

There are currently 124 Apartments for Rent in Southwest DC, DC with pricing that ranges from $1,100 to $17,397. There are also 25 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southwest DC ranging from $1,795 to $5,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Southwest DC?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Southwest DC ranges from $1,795 to $5,900 with an average monthly rent of $3,176.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

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