Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Washington Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,000 (51 Rentals)

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The Congressional
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Congressional

215 Constitution Ave NEWashington, DC 20002
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MDXL Flats
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

MDXL Flats

1530 1st St SWWashington, DC 20024
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1346 4th St SE
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1346 4th St SE

1346 4th St SEWashington, DC 20003
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1001 @ Waterfront
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1001 @ Waterfront

1001 3rd St SWWashington, DC 20024
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Capitol Park Tower
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Capitol Park Tower

301 G St NWWashington, DC 20024
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MDL Flats
1 Bedroom Apartments

MDL Flats

1550 First St SWWashington, DC 20024
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400M Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

400M Apartments

400 M 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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79 Potomac Ave SE
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

79 Potomac Ave SE

79 Potomac Ave SEWashington, DC 20003
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Southwest Washington, Washington, DC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southwest Washington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwest Washington area of Washington, DC is a 1 Bed unit found at Guild priced from $1,375. Vela has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,379. Here are the most affordable Southwest Washington apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
GuildJr 1F-C (Affordable Housing)1BR,1BA$1,375
VelaJr 1K-C (Affordable Housing)1BR,1BA$1,379
Capitol Park Plaza And TwinsStudioStudio,1BA$1,624
RiverpointSTA8Studio,1BA$1,711
Modern on MStudio-S03 ModernStudio,1BA$1,723
Watermark at Buzzard PointS4Studio,1BA$1,739
Valo ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,765
The KelvinStudio-HS1Studio,1BA$1,801
Waterside TowersTower (Efficiency)Studio,1BA$1,826

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Washington, DC

As of April 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest Washington area is the $3.54 price per square foot Jr. Two Bedroom Model at Valo Apartments in the in the Southwest Washington neighborhood starting from $3,075. The second greatest value Southwest Washington apartment is the 309 Constitution Ave NE Model at 309 Constitution Ave NE, Unit 1 starting at $2,100 with a $2.63 price per square foot in the Southwest Washington neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwest Washington apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Valo ApartmentsJr. Two Bedroom2BR,2BA$3.54
309 Constitution Ave NE, Unit 1309 Constitution Ave NE2BR,1BA$2.63
909909- A11BR,1BA$3.53
Meridian on FirstM2 1B-1a Type A1BR,1BA$3.47
Waterside TowersGarden (1 Bedroom Inside)1BR,1BA$3.32
Harlow Navy YardGarbo1BR,1BA$3.46
506 Seward Sq SECharming and Cozy Top Floor1BR,1BA$3.46
70 Capitol Yards70- S06Studio ,1BA$3.25
Seventy1Hundred70- S06Studio ,1BA$3.25
Capitol Park Plaza And TwinsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.35

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Southwest Washington, Washington, DC

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States and customized analysis for Central Washington. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwest Washington Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Southwest Washington?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southwest Washington is under $1,826.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwest Washington?

The cheapest apartment in Southwest Washington is Guild which is listed at $1,375, while the average apartment in Southwest Washington costs $5,815.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southwest Washington?

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 151 regular apartments in Southwest Washington 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 Washington?

Cheap apartments in Southwest Washington have an average cost of $160 which is $5,655 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest Washington.

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