
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Capitol Riverfront Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,200 (45 Rentals)
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1600 Pennsylvania Ave SE Apartments

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Blackbird

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Onyx on First

Harlow Navy Yard

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Illume

1526 Potomac Ave SE, Unit English Basement

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Parc Riverside

The Rushmore

816 Potomac Ave SE

Seventy1Hundred Capitol Yards

1319 Pennsylvania Ave. SE

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The Garrett

949 1st St SE

730 7th St SE

1608 Potomac Ave SE
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924 15th St SE

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Crossing DC

70 I St SE

724 13th St SE, Unit B

816 Potomac Ave SE

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1311 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Unit 2A

1000 New Jersey Ave SE

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Ore 82

816 Potomac Ave SE
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816 Potomac Ave SE

716 L St SE

1000 South Capitol

70 I St SE

1391 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Unit 506

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711 G St SE

816 Kentucky Ave SE

The Bixby
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Seventy1Hundred

Meridian on First

The Collective

1434 Potomac Ave SE

37 L St SE

1315 Pennsylvania Ave. SE

Agora

1352 G St SE

1424 L St SE
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Capitol Riverfront, Washington, DC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Capitol Riverfront?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capitol Riverfront Studio Apartments | $1,961 | $1,520 | $3,210 |
| Capitol Riverfront 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,468 | $1,680 | $5,425 |
| Capitol Riverfront 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,492 | $2,234 | $8,411 |
| Capitol Riverfront 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,036 | $3,200 | $9,891 |
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There are currently 45 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Capitol Riverfront Neighborhood of Washington, DC.
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Cheapest Available Capitol Riverfront Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Capitol Riverfront area of Washington, DC is a Studio unit found at Onyx on First priced from $1,625. Harlow Navy Yard has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,651. Here are the most affordable Capitol Riverfront apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onyx on First | S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,625 |
| Harlow Navy Yard | Hepburn3A | 1BR,1BA | $1,651 |
| Illume | S3 | Studio,1BA | $1,720 |
| Insignia On M | Studio-S02 | Studio,1BA | $1,723 |
| Coda on Half | Luxury Navy Yard / SE DC Apartments for Rent | A Placemakr Experience | A2 | Studio,1BA | $1,751 |
| Parc Riverside | Studio-24W | Studio,1BA | $1,762 |
| The Rushmore | RU-JA 3 | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
| Seventy1Hundred Capitol Yards | 100-S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,829 |
| Seventy1Hundred | 100-S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,846 |
| Meridian on First | S1a | Studio,1BA | $1,865 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Capitol Riverfront, DC
As of April 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Capitol Riverfront area is the $1.96 price per square foot 532 8th St SE Model at 532 8th St SE, Unit Penthouse in the in the Southeast Washington neighborhood starting from $2,350. The second greatest value Capitol Riverfront apartment is the 1025 First St SE Model at 1025 First St SE, Unit Unit 301 starting at $2,890 with a $3.21 price per square foot in the Southwest Washington neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Capitol Riverfront apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 532 8th St SE, Unit Penthouse | 532 8th St SE | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
| 1025 First St SE, Unit Unit 301 | 1025 First St SE | 2BR,1BA | $3.21 |
| Harlow Navy Yard | Hayworth 1 | 2BR,2BA | $3.20 |
| 1501 G St SE, Unit #1 | 1501 G St SE | 1BR,1BA | $3.24 |
| The Bixby | 12MDTL | 1BR,2BA | $3.26 |
| 1311 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Unit 2A | 1311 Pennsylvania Ave SE | 1BR,1BA | $3.50 |
| The Rushmore | RU-JA 3 | Studio ,1BA | $3.31 |
| 1600 Pennsylvania Ave SE Apartments | Pennsylvania | 1BR,1BA | $3.57 |
| Seventy1Hundred | 70-S3 | Studio ,1BA | $3.51 |
| Seventy1Hundred Capitol Yards | 70-S3 | Studio ,1BA | $3.48 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Capitol Riverfront Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Capitol Riverfront?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Capitol Riverfront is at Onyx on First listed at $1,625.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Capitol Riverfront Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Capitol Riverfront Apartment is $1,651 at Harlow Navy Yard.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Capitol Riverfront Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Capitol Riverfront is starting from $2,224 at Onyx on First.
What is the most affordable Capitol Riverfront Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Capitol Riverfront Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Crossing DC and starts from $5,310.
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