Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Navy Yard Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,000 (78 Rentals)

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Navy Yard, Washington, DC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Navy Yard Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Navy Yard area of Washington, DC is a Studio unit found at Colette priced from $1,620. 1620 C Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,720. Here are the most affordable Navy Yard apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
ColetteColette S1Studio,1BA$1,620
1620 C Street ApartmentsStandard 1Bedroom/1Bath1BR,1BA$1,720
Capitol Park Plaza And TwinsStudioStudio,1BA$1,722
770 C Street Phase I1 Bedroom 60% (668)1BR,1BA$1,737
Lex and Leo at Waterfront StationStudio - LeoStudio,1BA$1,755
Maple View Flats1 Bed/1 Bath 60%-1N (m254aa27)1BR,1BA$1,784
RiverpointSTA8Studio,1BA$1,796
The RushmoreRU-JA 3Studio,1BA$1,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Navy Yard, DC

As of June 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Navy Yard area is the $2.33 price per square foot 519 16th St SE Model at 519 16th St SE, Unit Apt 2 in the in the Southeast Washington neighborhood starting from $4,200. The second greatest value Navy Yard apartment is the 3 Bed/2 Bath Model at 519 16th St SE starting at $4,200 with a $2.33 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
519 16th St SE, Unit Apt 2519 16th St SE3BR,2BA$2.33
519 16th St SE3 Bed/2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.33
Foundry Lofts2E2BR,2.5BA$3.40
Channel Square Apartments3 Bedroom Highrise3BR,1.5BA$2.89
909909- A21BR,1BA$3.23
770 C Street Phase I1 Bedroom 60% (668)1BR,1BA$2.60
1411 Ridge Pl SE, Unit 21411 Ridge Pl SE1BR,1BA$2.33
Maple View Flats1 Bed/1 Bath 60%-1E (m254aa05)1BR,1BA$3.06
The RushmoreRU-JA 3Studio ,1BA$3.31
1627 MASSACHUSETTS AVE SE, Unit 2031627 MASSACHUSETTS AVE SE1BR,1BA$3.37

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across District of Columbia including Navy Yard, Washington, and the greater Washington area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, apartment complexes for the kids, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Navy Yard Neighborhood in Washington, DC

Walk Score®

91 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

95 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

74 / 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 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 $1,800.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Navy Yard?

The cheapest apartment in Navy Yard is 1620 C Street Apartments which is listed at $1,720, while the average apartment in Navy Yard costs $4,520.

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 254 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 $859 which is $3,661 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Navy Yard.

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