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

Room in Shared 3 bed/2 bath home, Unit 2B

Room in Shared 4 bed/1.5 bath home, Unit 2B

Channel Square Apartments

Room in Shared 4 bed/1.5 bath home, Unit 1B

Cedar Heights

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Watermark at Buzzard Point

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1411 Ridge Pl SE, Unit 2

Room in Shared 4 bed/1.5 bath home, Unit 2A
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1630 16th St SE

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1411 Ridge Pl SE, Unit 4

Leo at Waterfront

Room in Shared 3 bed/2 bath home, Unit GA

Riverpoint

1434 A St SE

Reflections at the Wharf

Harlow Navy Yard

1513 Massachusetts Ave SE

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Parc Riverside
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1204 Talbert St SE

1250 4th St SW

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816 Potomac Ave SE, Unit SI FL1-ID1154

800 4th St SW, Unit S503

350 G St SW, Unit N123

350 G St SW, Unit N403

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John Jay Apartments

Valo Apartments

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Seventy1Hundred Capitol Yards

West Half
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1627 MASSACHUSETTS AVE SE, Unit 203

J.COOPERS ROW

Capitol Park Plaza and Twins

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1620 C Street Apartments

1627 Massachusetts Ave SE

1311 Delaware Ave SW

1211 Van St SE

The Kiley

Maple View Flats

1516 Marion Barry Ave SE
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127 17th St SE

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800 4th St SW, Unit N725

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Onyx on First

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The Byron

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Venture on I

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Illume

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Alula at Bridge District

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Gallery 64

751 8th St SE

727 6th St SE
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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 | $2,017 | $1,350 | $6,040 |
| Navy Yard 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,541 | $1,300 | $8,656 |
| Navy Yard 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,715 | $1,377 | $10,000+ |
| Navy Yard 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,122 | $1,501 | $10,000+ |
| Navy Yard 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,613 | $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 |
| Channel Square Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| Cedar Heights | Two Bedroom- The Cypress | 2BR,1BA | $1,377 |
| Frederick Douglass | 1x1 624 SF | 1BR,1BA | $1,419 |
| MDXL Flats | B4 | 2BR,2BA | $1,458 |
| Watermark at Buzzard Point | S4 | Studio,1BA | $1,469 |
| Leo at Waterfront | Affordable Studio ADU-Leo | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harlow Navy Yard | Flynn 3 | 2BR,2.5BA | $3.09 |
| MDXL Flats | B4 | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| Cedar Heights | Three Bedroom- The Deville | 3BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| 1301-1305 U St SE | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| 1411 Ridge Pl SE, Unit 4 | 1411 Ridge Pl SE | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| Frederick Douglass | 1x1 624 SF | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| 715 14th St SE, Unit B | 715 14th St SE | 1BR,1BA | $3.00 |
| Maple View Flats | 1 Bed/1 Bath 40%-1S (m254aa41) | 1BR,1BA | $2.87 |
| 1411 Ridge Pl SE, Unit 2 | 1411 Ridge Pl SE | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| 909 | 909- S2 | Studio ,1BA | $3.10 |
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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 $1,511.
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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