Cheap Homes for Rent in Capitol Riverfront Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $900 (18 Rentals)

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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 1 Bed unit found at Harlow Navy Yard priced from $1,668. The Bixby has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,676. Here are the most affordable Capitol Riverfront apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Harlow Navy YardHepburn3A1BR,1BA$1,668
The Bixby11MXJL1BR,1BA$1,676
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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Capitol Riverfront, DC

As of December 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Capitol Riverfront area is the $3.12 price per square foot Hayworth A Model at Harlow Navy Yard in the in the Southwest Washington neighborhood starting from $2,677. The second greatest value Capitol Riverfront apartment is the Potomac Model at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave SE Apartments starting at $3,090 with a $3.62 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 YardHayworth A2BR,2BA$3.12
1600 Pennsylvania Ave SE ApartmentsPotomac2BR,2BA$3.62
909909- A21BR,1BA$2.80
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$3.67
1000 South CapitolS.1Studio ,1BA$3.33
Seventy1Hundred Capitol Yards100-S2Studio ,1BA$3.25

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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
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Frequently Asked Questions about Capitol Riverfront

What type of rentals are currently available in Capitol Riverfront?

There are currently 107 Apartments for Rent in Capitol Riverfront, DC with pricing that ranges from $1,270 to $11,289. There are also 53 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Capitol Riverfront ranging from $960 to $11,500.

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 $960 to $11,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,391.

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