
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Navy Yard Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $600 (96 Rentals)
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Room in Shared 3 bed/2 bath home

Room in Shared 3 bed/2 bath home

1422 W St SE

MDL Flats

The Robinson Apartments Anacostia

Cedar Heights

Room in Shared 3 bed/2 bath home

1411 Ridge Pl SE, Unit 2

1532 2nd St SW
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Watermark at Buzzard Point

Reflections at the Wharf

2 17th St SE

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Blackbird

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John Jay Apartments

1600 Pennsylvania Ave SE Apartments

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1620 C Street Apartments

Harlow Navy Yard

J.COOPERS ROW

1513 Massachusetts Ave SE
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232 2nd St SE

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Onyx on First

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201 Kentucky Ave SE, Unit #2

1204 Talbert St SE

1101 3rd St SW

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1221 Van

1900 17th St SE

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Stratos at Bridge District

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Alula at Bridge District

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Illume

Capitol Park Plaza and Twins

1627 MASSACHUSETTS AVE SE, Unit 203

Riverpoint

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Gallery 64

1319 Pennsylvania Ave. SE

1526 Potomac Ave SE, Unit English Basement

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Beckert's Park

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Parc Riverside
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The Westerly

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Hill House

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Maple View Flats

1250 4th St SW

Maren

The Rushmore

Seventy1Hundred Capitol Yards

The Kiley

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Venture on I
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Navy Yard, Washington, DC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Navy Yard?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navy Yard Studio Apartments | $1,971 | $1,365 | $3,360 |
| Navy Yard 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,520 | $1,300 | $5,334 |
| Navy Yard 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,732 | $1,377 | $8,571 |
| Navy Yard 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,110 | $1,501 | $10,000+ |
| Navy Yard 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,607 | $1,266 | $2,436 |
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Cheapest Available Navy Yard Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Navy Yard area of Washington, DC is a 2 Beds unit found at 1301-1305 U St SE priced from $1,316. MDL Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,323. Here are the most affordable Navy Yard apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1301-1305 U St SE | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,316 |
| MDL Flats | A7 | 1BR,1BA | $1,323 |
| Cedar Heights | Two Bedroom- The Cypress | 2BR,1BA | $1,377 |
| The Robinson Apartments Anacostia | CO2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
| Reflections at the Wharf | X05-S | Studio,1BA | $1,499 |
| John Jay Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,544 |
| 1620 C Street Apartments | Standard 1Bedroom/1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,575 |
| Harlow Navy Yard | Hepburn3A | 1BR,1BA | $1,586 |
| Watermark at Buzzard Point | S4 | Studio,1BA | $1,587 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Navy Yard, DC
As of April 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Navy Yard area is the $1.96 price per square foot 532 8th St SE Model at 532 8th St SE, Unit Penthouse in the in the Southeast Washington neighborhood starting from $2,350. The second greatest value Navy Yard apartment is the Three Bedroom- The Deville Model at Cedar Heights starting at $1,667 with a $1.87 price per square foot in the Southeast Washington neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Navy Yard apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 532 8th St SE, Unit Penthouse | 532 8th St SE | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
| Cedar Heights | Three Bedroom- The Deville | 3BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| 513 7th St SE, Unit B | 513 7th St SE | 2BR,1BA | $3.06 |
| 1301-1305 U St SE | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| 6 O St SW, Unit 1 | 6 O St SW | 1BR,1BA | $2.71 |
| 770 C Street Phase I | 1 Bedroom 60% (633) | 1BR,1BA | $2.69 |
| Maple View Flats | 1 Bed/1 Bath 60%-1E (m254aa05) | 1BR,1BA | $2.85 |
| 1411 Ridge Pl SE, Unit 2 | 1411 Ridge Pl SE | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| 201 Kentucky Ave SE, Unit #2 | 201 Kentucky Ave SE | 1BR,1BA | $3.00 |
| 1620 C Street Apartments | Standard 1Bedroom/1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.86 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Navy Yard Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Navy Yard?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Navy Yard is under $1,587.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Navy Yard?
The cheapest apartment in Navy Yard is MDL Flats which is listed at $1,323, while the average apartment in Navy Yard costs $3,701.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Navy Yard?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 451 regular apartments in Navy Yard that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Navy Yard?
Cheap apartments in Navy Yard have an average cost of $1,110 which is $2,591 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Navy Yard.
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