Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Navy Yard Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $600 (116 Rentals)

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1411 Ridge Pl SE, Unit 2
$1,395
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1411 Ridge Pl SE, Unit 2

1411 Ridge Pl SEWashington, DC 20020
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1411 Ridge Pl SE, Unit 4
$1,495
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$1,495

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1411 Ridge Pl SE, Unit 4

1411 Ridge Pl SEWashington, DC 20020
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property at 1434 A St SE

$1,595

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1434 A St SE

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Parc Riverside
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$1,648 - $4,784
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Parc Riverside

1011 1st St SEWashington, DC 20003
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property at 1250 4th St SW

$1,500 - $2,150

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1250 4th St SW

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property at 800 4th St SW

$1,695

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$1,695

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$1,695

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800 4th St SW, Unit S503

800 4th St SW
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property at 350 G St SW

$1,695

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$1,695

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350 G St SW, Unit N123

350 G St SW
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property at 350 G St SW

$1,700

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$1,700

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350 G St SW, Unit N403

350 G St SW
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John Jay Apartments
$1,700 - $2,095
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$1,700 - $2,095

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John Jay Apartments

314 E Capitol St NEWashington, DC 20003
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property at 1211 Van St SE

$1,750 - $2,600

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1211 Van St SE

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800 4th St SW, Unit N725
$1,800
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$1,800

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$1,800
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800 4th St SW, Unit N725

800 4th St SWWashington, DC 20024
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Onyx on First
$1,812 - $3,482
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Onyx on First

1100 1st St SEWashington, DC 20003
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The Byron
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$1,815 - $7,516
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The Byron

101 V St SWWashington, DC 20024
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Venture on I
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$1,817 - $3,631
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$1,817 - $3,631

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Venture on I

60 I St SWWashington, DC 20024
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Illume
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$1,826 - $7,484
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$1,826 - $7,484

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Illume

853 New Jersey Ave SEWashington, DC 20003
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Gallery 64
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$1,848 - $7,004
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$1,848 - $7,004

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Gallery 64

64 H St SWWashington, DC 20024
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property at 727 6th St SE

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 15

727 6th St SE

WashingtonDC20003

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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1301-1305 U St SE2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,316
MDL FlatsA71BR,1BA$1,323
Channel Square ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,350
Cedar HeightsTwo Bedroom- The Cypress2BR,1BA$1,377
Frederick Douglass1x1 624 SF1BR,1BA$1,419
MDXL FlatsB42BR,2BA$1,458
Watermark at Buzzard PointS4Studio,1BA$1,469
Leo at WaterfrontAffordable Studio ADU-LeoStudio,1BA$1,511

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Navy Yard, DC

As of July 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Navy Yard 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 Navy Yard apartment is the B4 Model at MDXL Flats starting at $1,458 with a $1.45 price per square foot in the Southwest 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.
Harlow Navy YardFlynn 32BR,2.5BA$3.09
MDXL FlatsB42BR,2BA$1.45
Cedar HeightsThree Bedroom- The Deville3BR,1BA$1.87
1301-1305 U St SE2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.65
1411 Ridge Pl SE, Unit 41411 Ridge Pl SE1BR,1BA$2.14
Frederick Douglass1x1 624 SF1BR,1BA$2.14
715 14th St SE, Unit B715 14th St SE1BR,1BA$3.00
Maple View Flats1 Bed/1 Bath 40%-1S (m254aa41)1BR,1BA$2.87
1411 Ridge Pl SE, Unit 21411 Ridge Pl SE1BR,1BA$2.33
909909- S2Studio ,1BA$3.10

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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.

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 $1,511.

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 $5,134.

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 261 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 $1,083 which is $4,051 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Navy Yard.

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