Cheap Homes for Rent in Southwest Washington Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,600 (38 Rentals)

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property at 1425 4th St SW

1425 4th St SW

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Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

Wondering how to determine your rental budget? This comprehensive guide covers everything from the 30% rule to hidden fees and effective budgeting strategies.

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70 N St SE

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

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property at 350 G St SW

350 G St SW

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

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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 $1,235. Vela has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,355. 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$1,235
VelaJr 1D-C (Affordable Housing)1BR,1BA$1,355
ColetteColette S1Studio,1BA$1,612
Capitol Park Plaza And TwinsStudioStudio,1BA$1,624
Modern on MStudio-S06 ClassicStudio,1BA$1,709
215 C Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,727
VergeS4AStudio,1BA$1,796
The ChannelStudio-C-OCStudio,1BA$1,800
RiverpointSTA8Studio,1BA$1,803

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Washington, DC

As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest Washington 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 Washington apartment is the 3 Bedroom Highrise Model at Channel Square Apartments starting at $2,840 with a $2.89 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.
629 G St SW, Unit SW Waterfront629 G St SW1BR,1BA$1.17
Channel Square Apartments3 Bedroom Highrise3BR,1.5BA$2.89
909909- A21BR,1BA$3.18
506 Seward Sq SECharming and Cozy Top Floor1BR,1BA$3.00
Lex and Leo at Waterfront StationOne Bedroom - Lex1BR,1BA$3.16
Seventy1Hundred70- S06Studio ,1BA$3.23
70 Capitol Yards70- S06Studio ,1BA$3.23
Hill HouseStandard EfficencyStudio ,1BA$3.42
Waterside TowersTower (Efficiency)Studio ,1BA$3.30
Capitol Park Plaza And TwinsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.35

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Frequently Asked Questions about Southwest Washington

What type of rentals are currently available in Southwest Washington?

There are currently 226 Apartments for Rent in Southwest Washington, DC with pricing that ranges from $1,175 to $26,157. There are also 97 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southwest Washington ranging from $1,625 to $12,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Southwest Washington ranges from $1,625 to $12,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,678.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Southwest Washington?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Southwest Washington range from $1,685 to $26,157, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,600 to $4,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,345.

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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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.

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Rise of Digital Nomads: Remote Work Tips for Apartment Renters

Written by: Brandie Parton

As a digital nomad, you no longer call a set address or office building your home for eight hours of the day or more.