
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

Verge

Riverpoint

The Kiley

355 I St SW

Lex and Leo at Waterfront Station

Vermeer

Waterside Towers

J.COOPERS ROW

Valo Apartments

The Westerly

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 | $2,065 | $1,198 | $3,642 |
Waterfront 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,803 | $1,317 | $10,000+ |
Waterfront 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,378 | $1,460 | $10,000+ |
Waterfront 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,540 | $4,372 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Waterfront, DC
Pricing Updated: 03/21/2025Current apartment rentals in the Waterfront, DC area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Waterfront Apartments for rent:
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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 $1,692. 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-S03 Modern | Studio,1BA | $1,692 |
Verge | S3A | Studio,1BA | $1,715 |
Watermark at Buzzard Point | J2 | Studio,1BA | $1,726 |
Riverpoint | STA8 | Studio,1BA | $1,728 |
The Kiley | Union | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
Lex and Leo at Waterfront Station | Studio - Leo | Studio,1BA | $1,770 |
Lex and Leo at Waterfront Station | Studio - Lex | Studio,1BA | $1,805 |
Vermeer | S3 | Studio,1BA | $1,809 |
Waterside Towers | Tower (Efficiency) | Studio,1BA | $1,826 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waterfront, DC
As of March 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Waterfront area is the $4.04 price per square foot 1425 4th St SW Model at 1425 4th St SW, Unit 712 in the in the Southwest Washington neighborhood starting from $3,497. The second greatest value Waterfront apartment is the B1 Model at Dock 79 starting at $3,500 with a $4.08 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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1425 4th St SW, Unit 712 | 1425 4th St SW | 2BR,2BA | $4.04 |
Dock 79 | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $4.08 |
Waterside Towers | Tower (1 Bedroom) | 1BR,1BA | $2.70 |
70 Capitol Yards | 70- S06 | Studio ,1BA | $3.17 |
Eliot on 4th | A03 | 1BR,1BA | $3.80 |
Capitol Park Plaza And Twins | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.95 |
Modern on M | 1 Bed/1 Bath-A04 Modern | 1BR,1BA | $3.88 |
Valo Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.71 |
Verge | S4A | Studio ,1BA | $3.96 |
Riverpoint | STA8 | Studio ,1BA | $3.80 |
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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 a cheap apartment in Waterfront?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Waterfront is under $1,826.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Waterfront?
The cheapest apartment in Waterfront is Capitol Park Plaza And Twins which is listed at $1,740, while the average apartment in Waterfront costs $5,774.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Waterfront?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 1,062 regular apartments in Waterfront that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Waterfront?
Cheap apartments in Waterfront have an average cost of $208 which is $5,566 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Waterfront.
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