Cheap Homes for Rent in Southwest Waterfront Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,700 (10 Rentals)

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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 1 Bed unit found at Vela priced from $1,379. 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 Waterfront apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
VelaJr 1K-C (Affordable Housing)1BR,1BA$1,379
Capitol Park Plaza And TwinsStudioStudio,1BA$1,624
Modern on MStudio-S06 ClassicStudio,1BA$1,729

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Waterfront, DC

As of April 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest Waterfront area is the $3.56 price per square foot 909- A1 Model at 909 in the in the Southwest Washington neighborhood starting from $2,640. The second greatest value Southwest Waterfront apartment is the Garden (1 Bedroom Inside) Model at Waterside Towers starting at $2,393 with a $3.32 price per square foot in the Mall 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.
909909- A11BR,1BA$3.56
Waterside TowersGarden (1 Bedroom Inside)1BR,1BA$3.32
Meridian on FirstM2 SD-1bStudio ,1BA$3.43
Onyx on FirstB12BR,2BA$3.77
Incanto1 Bed/1 Bath-1V1BR,1BA$3.70
70 Capitol Yards70- S06Studio ,1BA$3.25
Seventy1Hundred70- S06Studio ,1BA$3.25
Hill HouseStandard EfficencyStudio ,1BA$3.58
Valo ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.58
Capitol Park Plaza And TwinsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.35

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Frequently Asked Questions about Southwest Waterfront

What type of rentals are currently available in Southwest Waterfront?

There are currently 144 Apartments for Rent in Southwest Waterfront, DC with pricing that ranges from $1,100 to $23,921. There are also 23 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southwest Waterfront ranging from $1,795 to $5,900.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Southwest Waterfront ranges from $1,795 to $5,900 with an average monthly rent of $3,535.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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