
Cheap Homes for Rent in Capitol Riverfront Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,200 (12 Rentals)
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Private bedroom in 4 bed/1.5 bath Home

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1335 Pennsylvania Ave. SE

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Capitol Riverfront, Washington, DC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Capitol Riverfront?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Capitol Riverfront 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,198 | $2,495 | $3,795 |
Capitol Riverfront 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,067 | $1,325 | $5,000 |
Capitol Riverfront 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,175 | $1,250 | $4,900 |
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There are currently 12 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 Blackbird priced from $1,705. Parc Riverside has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,769. Here are the most affordable Capitol Riverfront apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Blackbird | Studio S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,705 |
Parc Riverside | Studio-3E | Studio,1BA | $1,769 |
The Rushmore | RU-JA 3 | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
1600 Pennsylvania Ave SE Apartments | Congressional | 1BR,1BA | $1,835 |
Coda on Half | Luxury Navy Yard / SE DC Apartments for Rent | A2 | Studio,1BA | $1,872 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Capitol Riverfront, DC
As of June 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Capitol Riverfront area is the $2.28 price per square foot 3 Bed/2 Bath Model at 519 16th St SE in the in the Southeast Washington neighborhood starting from $4,100. The second greatest value Capitol Riverfront apartment is the 100- BC1 Model at Seventy1Hundred starting at $2,769 with a $2.66 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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519 16th St SE | 3 Bed/2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $2.28 |
Seventy1Hundred | 100- BC1 | 2BR,2BA | $2.66 |
909 | 909- A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.06 |
Meridian on First | 1B-2a | 1BR,1BA | $3.43 |
Onyx on First | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.77 |
Harlow Navy Yard | Hepburn 4A | 1BR,1BA | $3.48 |
The Bixby | 11MXJL | 1BR,1BA | $3.20 |
1600 Pennsylvania Ave SE Apartments | Pennsylvania | 1BR,1BA | $3.43 |
The Rushmore | RU-JA 3 | Studio ,1BA | $3.31 |
Ore 82 | Studio (532 SF) | Studio ,1BA | $3.66 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Capitol Riverfront
What type of rentals are currently available in Capitol Riverfront?
There are currently 99 Apartments for Rent in Capitol Riverfront, DC with pricing that ranges from $1,705 to $17,013. There are also 46 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Capitol Riverfront ranging from $1,250 to $5,000.
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 $1,250 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,712.
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