
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Waterfront Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,100 (30 Rentals)
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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

The Westerly

Valo Apartments

Artline Apartments

1301 Delaware Ave SW

70 I St SE

Annex on 12th

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

West Half

Venture on I

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

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Waterfront?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Waterfront Studio Apartments | $2,079 | $1,198 | $3,584 |
Waterfront 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,811 | $1,317 | $10,000+ |
Waterfront 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,373 | $1,460 | $10,000+ |
Waterfront 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,511 | $4,345 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Waterfront Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the 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 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 |
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 |
Verge | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waterfront, DC
As of March 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the 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 Waterfront apartment is the 1 Bed/1 Bath-H1B Model at The Kelvin starting at $2,645 with a $3.79 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Valo Apartments | Jr. Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $3.59 |
The Kelvin | 1 Bed/1 Bath-H1B | 1BR,1BA | $3.79 |
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 |
Capitol Park Plaza And Twins | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.95 |
Modern on M | 1 Bed/1 Bath-A04 Modern | 1BR,1BA | $3.98 |
70 Capitol Yards | 70- S04 | Studio ,1BA | $3.27 |
Riverpoint | STA8 | Studio ,1BA | $3.75 |
The Kiley | Union | Studio ,1BA | $4.00 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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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 $1,198.
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 $2,735 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 Watermark at Buzzard Point and starts from $5,257.
Expert Rental Resources
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