Cheap Homes for Rent in Capitol Riverfront Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,200 (10 Rentals)

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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 1 Bed unit found at The Bixby priced from $927. Blackbird has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,521. Here are the most affordable Capitol Riverfront apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Bixby11MXER1BR,1BA$927
BlackbirdStudio S1Studio,1BA$1,521
Harlow Navy YardHepburn3A1BR,1BA$1,615

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Capitol Riverfront, DC

As of July 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Capitol Riverfront area is the $3.09 price per square foot Flynn 3 Model at Harlow Navy Yard in the in the Southwest Washington neighborhood starting from $3,451. The second greatest value Capitol Riverfront apartment is the Potomac Model at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave SE Apartments starting at $2,671 with a $3.13 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.
Harlow Navy YardFlynn 32BR,2.5BA$3.09
1600 Pennsylvania Ave SE ApartmentsPotomac2BR,2BA$3.13
Parc Riverside2 Bed/1 Bath-3E2BR,1BA$3.71
Onyx on FirstB82BR,2BA$3.98
The Garrett2-Aa2BR,1BA$3.98
The Bixby12MDP1BR,2BA$4.15
The Heywood1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.31
Ore 82One Bedroom One Bath (590 SF)1BR,1BA$3.68
909909- S2Studio ,1BA$3.28
NOVEL South CapitolStudio-S04 EastStudio ,1BA$4.17

Frequently Asked Questions about Capitol Riverfront

What type of rentals are currently available in Capitol Riverfront?

There are currently 104 Apartments for Rent in Capitol Riverfront, DC with pricing that ranges from $1,650 to $17,732. There are also 87 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Capitol Riverfront ranging from $1,275 to $6,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Capitol Riverfront?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Capitol Riverfront ranges from $1,275 to $6,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,156.

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