
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Navy Yard Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $600 (104 Rentals)
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Room in Shared 4 bed/1.5 bath home, Unit 2B

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

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

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

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

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

1412 D St SE

1400 D St SE

1422 W St SE
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Cedar Heights

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Watermark at Buzzard Point

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

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1411 Ridge Pl SE, Unit 2, Unit 2

1630 16th St SE

Riverpoint

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1411 Ridge Pl SE, Unit 4, Unit 4

1311 Delaware Ave SW, Unit S545
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1532 2nd St SW

1311 Delaware Ave SW

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Reflections at the Wharf

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1101 3rd St SW

1513 Massachusetts Ave SE

Leo at Waterfront

1319 Pennsylvania Ave. SE

1204 Talbert St SE
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Maren

800 4th St SW, Unit S503, Unit S503

Harlow Navy Yard

800 4th St SW, Unit S207, Unit S207

240 M St SW

The Kiley

1627 MASSACHUSETTS AVE SE, Unit 203, Unit 203

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The Byron

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Blackbird

Valo Apartments

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Seventy1Hundred Capitol Yards

350 G St SW, Unit N123, Unit N123

Maple View Flats

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The Rushmore

1361 K St SE

1600 Pennsylvania Ave SE Apartments

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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 | $2,025 | $1,350 | $5,662 |
| Navy Yard 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,558 | $1,300 | $7,887 |
| Navy Yard 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,749 | $1,377 | $10,000+ |
| Navy Yard 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,010 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
| Navy Yard 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,706 | $1,266 | $4,949 |
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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 |
| The Bixby | 11MXFL | 1BR,1BA | $1,351 |
| Cedar Heights | Two Bedroom- The Cypress | 2BR,1BA | $1,377 |
| Reflections at the Wharf | X14-S | Studio,1BA | $1,545 |
| Vela | Jr 1N-C (Affordable Housing) | 1BR,1BA | $1,553 |
| Watermark at Buzzard Point | S4 | Studio,1BA | $1,567 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Navy Yard, DC
As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Navy Yard area is the $3.00 price per square foot Flynn 3 Model at Harlow Navy Yard in the in the Southwest Washington neighborhood starting from $3,351. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harlow Navy Yard | Flynn 3 | 2BR,2.5BA | $3.00 |
| Cedar Heights | Three Bedroom- The Deville | 3BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| 1501 G St SE, Unit #1 | 1501 G St SE | 1BR,1BA | $2.82 |
| 1301-1305 U St SE | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| 1391 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Unit 216 | 1391 Pennsylvania Ave. SE | 1BR,1BA | $3.16 |
| 1411 Ridge Pl SE, Unit 4 | 1411 Ridge Pl SE | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| 770 C Street Phase I | 1 Bedroom 60% (633) | 1BR,1BA | $2.69 |
| 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 |
| 1620 C Street Apartments | Standard 1Bedroom/1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.86 |
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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 $1,567.
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 $4,452.
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 348 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 $1,082 which is $3,370 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Navy Yard.
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