Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Capitol Riverfront Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,100 (35 Rentals)

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400M Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

400M Apartments

400 M St SEWashington, DC 20003
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The Bixby
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Bixby

601 L St SEWashington, DC 20003

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Agora
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Agora

800 New Jersey Ave SEWashington, DC 20003
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The Collective
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Collective

880 New Jersey Ave SEWashington, DC 20003
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Meridian on First
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Meridian on First

1000 1st St SEWashington, DC 20003
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10K
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

10K

10 K St SEWashington, DC 20003
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1000 South Capitol
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1000 South Capitol

1000 S Capitol St SEWashington, DC 20003
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Capitol Riverfront, Washington, DC Local Guide

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 Seventy1Hundred priced from $1,741. 70 Capitol Yards has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,741. Here are the most affordable Capitol Riverfront apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Seventy1Hundred70- S01Studio,1BA$1,741
70 Capitol Yards70- S01Studio,1BA$1,741
The RushmoreRU-JA 3Studio,1BA$1,800
1600 Pennsylvania Ave SE ApartmentsPennsylvania1BR,1BA$1,895
Coda on Half | Luxury Navy Yard / SE DC Apartments for RentA2Studio,1BA$1,903
Parc RiversideStudio-25WStudio,1BA$1,907
The Bixby11MXJR1BR,1BA$1,966
Onyx on FirstS1Studio,1BA$1,967
Insignia On MStudio-S01aStudio,1BA$2,025
Blackbird1 Bed/1 Bath A11BR,1BA$2,063

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Capitol Riverfront, DC

As of June 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Capitol Riverfront area is the $2.33 price per square foot 519 16th St SE Model at 519 16th St SE, Unit Apt 2 in the in the Southeast Washington neighborhood starting from $4,200. The second greatest value Capitol Riverfront apartment is the 3 Bed/2 Bath Model at 519 16th St SE starting at $4,100 with a $2.28 price per square foot in the Southeast Washington neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Capitol Riverfront apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
519 16th St SE, Unit Apt 2519 16th St SE3BR,2BA$2.33
519 16th St SE3 Bed/2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.28
Harlow Navy YardFlynn 32BR,2.5BA$3.85
909909- B12BR,2BA$3.13
The Bixby22MXAL2BR,2BA$3.74
Onyx on FirstB12BR,1BA$3.77
Ore 82One Bedroom One Bath (590 SF)1BR,1BA$3.85
1600 Pennsylvania Ave SE ApartmentsPennsylvania1BR,1BA$3.41
The RushmoreRU-JA 3Studio ,1BA$3.31
Parc RiversideStudio-24WStudio ,1BA$3.91

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Capitol Riverfront, Washington, DC

Ranked #44

Among neighborhoods in Washington, DC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Capitol Riverfront Neighborhood in Washington, DC

Walk Score®

95 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

92 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

82 / 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 Capitol Riverfront Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Capitol Riverfront?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Capitol Riverfront is at The Rushmore listed at $1,800.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Capitol Riverfront Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Capitol Riverfront Apartment is $1,885 at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave SE Apartments.

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 $2,616 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 519 16th St SE and starts from $4,200.

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