Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Waterfront Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,100 (39 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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Capitol Park Tower
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Capitol Park Tower

301 G St NWWashington, DC 20024
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1 Bedroom Apartments

MDL Flats

1550 First St SWWashington, DC 20024
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Waterfront, Washington, DC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Waterfront Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Waterfront area of Washington, DC is a 5 Beds unit found at Colette priced from $1,490. 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 Waterfront apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
ColetteColette Co-Living K1.15BR,3BA$1,490
Capitol Park Plaza And TwinsStudioStudio,1BA$1,624
Watermark at Buzzard PointS4Studio,1BA$1,649
Modern on MStudio-S06 ClassicStudio,1BA$1,679
The ByronS2Studio,1BA$1,681
The ChannelStudio-C-OCStudio,1BA$1,711
RiverpointSTA8Studio,1BA$1,711
The TidesStudio-s2Studio,1BA$1,727
70 Capitol Yards70- AA151BR,1BA$1,777

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waterfront, DC

As of April 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Waterfront 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 Waterfront 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 Waterfront 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
1425 4th St SW, Unit 7121425 4th St SW2BR,2BA$4.04
Waterside TowersGarden (1 Bedroom Inside)1BR,1BA$3.32
Eliot on 4thA071BR,1BA$3.68
Dock 79A41BR,1BA$3.66
70 Capitol Yards70- S06Studio ,1BA$3.33
Watermark at Buzzard PointJ51BR,1BA$3.79
Valo ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.53
Capitol Park Plaza And TwinsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.35

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is happy to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Waterfront, Washington, and the greater Washington area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Waterfront Neighborhood in Washington, DC

Walk Score®

82 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

90 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

73 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Waterfront Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Waterfront?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Waterfront is at Capitol Park Plaza And Twins listed at $1,624.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Waterfront Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Waterfront Apartment is $1,740 at Capitol Park Plaza And Twins.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Waterfront Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Waterfront is starting from $2,635 at Venture on I.

What is the most affordable Waterfront Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Waterfront Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Colette and starts from $1,685.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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