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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
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Bixby

601 L St SEWashington, DC 20003

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Seventy1Hundred
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Seventy1Hundred

70 Eye St 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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Agora
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Agora

800 New Jersey Ave SEWashington, DC 20003
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Meridian on First
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Meridian on First

1000 1st 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 $1,668. Harlow Navy Yard has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,668. Here are the most affordable Capitol Riverfront apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Seventy1Hundred70-S2Studio,1BA$1,668
Harlow Navy YardHepburn3A1BR,1BA$1,668
Seventy1Hundred Capitol Yards70-A51BR,1BA$1,696
Insignia On MStudio-S02Studio,1BA$1,704
Coda on Half | Luxury Navy Yard / SE DC Apartments for Rent | A Placemakr ExperienceA3Studio,1BA$1,731
Onyx on FirstA3D1BR,1BA$1,737
1600 Pennsylvania Ave SE ApartmentsPennsylvania1BR,1BA$1,760
Ore 82Studio (532 SF)Studio,1BA$1,765
1000 South CapitolS.1Studio,1BA$1,776
The RushmoreRU-JA 3Studio,1BA$1,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Capitol Riverfront, DC

As of December 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Capitol Riverfront area is the $3.64 price per square foot Potomac Model at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave SE Apartments in the in the Southeast Washington neighborhood starting from $3,105. The second greatest value Capitol Riverfront apartment is the Hayworth 1 Model at Harlow Navy Yard starting at $2,759 with a $3.23 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1600 Pennsylvania Ave SE ApartmentsPotomac2BR,2BA$3.64
Harlow Navy YardHayworth 12BR,2BA$3.23
Onyx on FirstB82BR,2BA$3.73
Ore 82One Bedroom One Bath (661 SF)1BR,1BA$3.74
1367 K St SE1367 K St SE1BR,1BA$3.09
The RushmoreRU-JA 3Studio ,1BA$3.31
Blackbird1 Bed/1 Bath A21BR,1BA$3.85
909909- S1Studio ,1BA$3.50
Seventy1Hundred Capitol Yards100-S2Studio ,1BA$3.43
1000 South CapitolS.1Studio ,1BA$3.33

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Capitol Riverfront, Washington, DC

Ranked #74

Among cities in District of Columbia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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 Insignia On M listed at $1,704.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Capitol Riverfront Apartment is $1,668 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 $2,303 at Seventy1Hundred Capitol Yards.

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 $5,788.

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