Apartments for Rent in the Southwest DC Neighborhood of Washington, DC (202 Rentals)

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Annex on 12th
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$2,213 - $11,983
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Annex on 12th

300 12th St SWWashington, DC 20024
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Vermeer
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$2,248 - $20,498
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Vermeer

113 Potomac Ave SWWashington, DC 20024
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Venture on I
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$2,394 - $3,213
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$2,394 - $3,213
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Venture on I

60 I St SWWashington, DC 20024
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The Westerly
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$1,778 - $6,168
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The Westerly

350 Maple Dr SWWashington, DC 20024
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Modern on M
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$1,537 - $4,549
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$1,537 - $4,549
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Modern on M

465 M St SWWashington, DC 20024
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The Banks
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$2,165 - $8,706
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$2,165 - $8,706
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The Banks

900 7th St SWWashington, DC 20024
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Gallery 64
$2,006 - $8,137
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Gallery 64

64 H St SWWashington, DC 20024
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The Byron
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$1,958 - $7,516
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The Byron

101 V St SWWashington, DC 20024
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Everly
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$2,433 - $5,807
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Everly

2000 2nd St SWWashington, DC 20024
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NOVEL South Capitol
$2,071 - $7,739
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NOVEL South Capitol

2 I St SEWashington, DC 20003
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Colette
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$1,220 - $6,821
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Colette

2099 1st St SWWashington, DC 20024
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555
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$1,246 - $5,304
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$1,246 - $5,304
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555

555 E St SWWashington, DC 20024
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property at 1425 4th St SW

$1,725

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1425 4th St SW

WashingtonDC20024
property at 1316 4th St SW

$5,150

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$5,150
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$5,150

4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 1

1316 4th St SW

WashingtonDC20024
property at 37 L St SE

$2,750

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$2,750
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$2,750

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 30

37 L St SE, Unit 1001

37 L St SE
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37 L St SE, Unit 1105
$3,100
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$3,100
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37 L St SE, Unit 1105

37 L St SEWashington, DC 20003
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property at 700 7th St SW

$2,850

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$2,850
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$2,850

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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700 7th St SW, Unit 607

700 7th St SW
WashingtonDC20024
property at 490 M St SW

$2,200

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$2,200
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$2,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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490 M St SW, Unit W608

490 M St SW
WashingtonDC20024
property at 800 4th St SW

$1,950

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$1,950
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$1,950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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800 4th St SW, Unit N117

800 4th St SW
WashingtonDC20024
property at 350 G St SW

$2,350

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$2,350
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$2,350

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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350 G St SW, Unit 504N

350 G St SW
WashingtonDC20024
property at 1425 4th St SW

$1,825

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1425 4th St SW

WashingtonDC20024
property at 1435 4th St SW

$1,500

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$1,500
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$1,500

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1435 4th St SW, Unit B217

1435 4th St SW
WashingtonDC20024
property at 1301 Delaware Ave SW

$1,900

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$1,900
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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1301 Delaware Ave SW, Unit RiverPark

1301 Delaware Ave SW
WashingtonDC20024

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property at 1211 Van St SE

$7,950

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$7,950
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3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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1211 Van St SE, Unit PH 13B

1211 Van St SE
WashingtonDC20003

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Southwest Dc, Washington, DC

Ranked #33

Among cities in District of Columbia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in areas across the United States and customized analysis for Central Washington. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Outdoors Rating

Are you somebody that needs to live with access to the great outdoors? this section of town has now become known as providing fantastic access to parks and greenspace, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Pet Friendly Rating

Dog and cat owners, listen up! this area ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Southwest DC

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Southwest DC area of Washington, DC?

As of today, August 10, 2026, there are currently 202 available Southwest DC apartments priced from $1,220 to $10,460, with an average monthly rent of $2,810.

How much are Studio apartments in Southwest DC?

There are currently 75 Studio Apartments in Southwest DC with rent ranges from $1,246 to $2,874 with an average price of $2,026.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Southwest DC Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Southwest DC ranges from $1,323 to $9,644 with an average monthly rent of $2,605.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Southwest DC cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Southwest DC range from $1,676 to $8,906. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,779.

How expensive are Southwest DC Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 35 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Southwest DC on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,526 to $10,460 - averaging $4,257 for the location.

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The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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