
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Waterfront Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,100 (41 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Southwest Waterfront area of Washington.


The Byron

Watermark at Buzzard Point

J.COOPERS ROW

The Kiley

Riverpoint

Verge

355 I St SW

Lex and Leo at Waterfront Station

Vermeer

Waterside Towers

Onyx on First

Parc Riverside

The Westerly

Valo Apartments

The Garrett

Illume

Artline Apartments

Seventy1Hundred

Crossing DC

1301 Delaware Ave SW

70 I St SE

Annex on 12th

Coda on Half | Luxury Navy Yard / SE DC Apartments for Rent

West Half

Meridian on First

F1RST Residences

Venture on I

1425 4th St SW
Southwest Waterfront, Washington, DC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southwest Waterfront?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Southwest Waterfront Studio Apartments | $2,270 | $1,198 | $6,964 |
Southwest Waterfront 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,011 | $1,317 | $10,000+ |
Southwest Waterfront 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,587 | $1,460 | $10,000+ |
Southwest Waterfront 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,646 | $4,345 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Southwest Waterfront Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwest Waterfront area of Washington, DC is a Studio unit found at Capitol Park Plaza And Twins priced from $1,198. Modern on M has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,699. Here are the most affordable Southwest Waterfront 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 | $1,198 |
Modern on M | Studio-S06 Classic | Studio,1BA | $1,699 |
The Kiley | Union | Studio,1BA | $1,703 |
Riverpoint | STA8 | Studio,1BA | $1,708 |
Watermark at Buzzard Point | J2 | Studio,1BA | $1,726 |
70 Capitol Yards | 70- S04 | Studio,1BA | $1,739 |
Seventy1Hundred | 70- S04 | Studio,1BA | $1,739 |
Lex and Leo at Waterfront Station | Studio - Leo | Studio,1BA | $1,770 |
Valo Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,785 |
The Westerly | Studio-S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,797 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Waterfront, DC
As of March 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest Waterfront area is the $3.59 price per square foot Jr. Two Bedroom Model at Valo Apartments in the in the Southwest Washington neighborhood starting from $3,120. The second greatest value Southwest Waterfront apartment is the 909- AA07 Model at 909 starting at $2,451 with a $2.96 price per square foot in the Southwest Washington neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwest Waterfront apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Valo Apartments | Jr. Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $3.59 |
909 | 909- AA07 | 1BR,1BA | $2.96 |
Onyx on First | B3 | 2BR,1BA | $3.67 |
Eliot on 4th | A06 | 1BR,1BA | $3.70 |
2121 1st St, Unit FL4-ID257 | 2121 1st St | 1BR,1BA | $2.93 |
Waterside Towers | Tower (Efficiency) | Studio ,1BA | $3.04 |
Hill House | Standard Efficency | Studio ,1BA | $3.58 |
Capitol Park Plaza And Twins | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.95 |
Seventy1Hundred | 70- S04 | Studio ,1BA | $3.27 |
70 Capitol Yards | 70- S04 | Studio ,1BA | $3.27 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouthwest Waterfront, Washington, DC
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Among neighborhoods in Washington, DC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwest Waterfront Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Southwest Waterfront?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Southwest Waterfront is at Capitol Park Plaza And Twins listed at $1,198.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Southwest Waterfront Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Southwest Waterfront Apartment is $1,740 at Capitol Park Plaza And Twins.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Southwest Waterfront Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Southwest Waterfront is starting from $2,628 at Seventy1Hundred.
What is the most affordable Southwest Waterfront Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Southwest Waterfront Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Watermark at Buzzard Point and starts from $5,367.
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