Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Waterfront Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,100 (41 Rentals)

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MDXL Flats
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

MDXL Flats

1530 1st St SWWashington, DC 20024
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1001 @ Waterfront
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1001 @ Waterfront

1001 3rd St SWWashington, DC 20024
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301 G St NW
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

301 G St NW

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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70 Capitol Yards
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

70 Capitol Yards

70 Eye St SEWashington, DC 20003
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The Collective
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Collective

880 New Jersey Ave SEWashington, DC 20003
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Southwest Waterfront, Washington, DC Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Capitol Park Plaza And TwinsStudioStudio,1BA$1,198
Modern on MStudio-S06 ClassicStudio,1BA$1,699
The KileyUnionStudio,1BA$1,703
RiverpointSTA8Studio,1BA$1,708
Watermark at Buzzard PointJ2Studio,1BA$1,726
70 Capitol Yards70- S04Studio,1BA$1,739
Seventy1Hundred70- S04Studio,1BA$1,739
Lex and Leo at Waterfront StationStudio - LeoStudio,1BA$1,770
Valo ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,785
The WesterlyStudio-S2Studio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Valo ApartmentsJr. Two Bedroom2BR,2BA$3.59
909909- AA071BR,1BA$2.96
Onyx on FirstB32BR,1BA$3.67
Eliot on 4thA061BR,1BA$3.70
2121 1st St, Unit FL4-ID2572121 1st St1BR,1BA$2.93
Waterside TowersTower (Efficiency)Studio ,1BA$3.04
Hill HouseStandard EfficencyStudio ,1BA$3.58
Capitol Park Plaza And Twins1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.95
Seventy1Hundred70- S04Studio ,1BA$3.27
70 Capitol Yards70- S04Studio ,1BA$3.27

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Southwest Waterfront, Washington, DC

Ranked #29

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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