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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest DC Studio Apartments | $2,005 | $1,246 | $2,749 |
Southwest DC 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,588 | $1,200 | $7,205 |
| Southwest DC 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,866 | $1,890 | $8,571 |
| Southwest DC 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,993 | $1,531 | $10,000+ |
| Southwest DC 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,600 | $1,266 | $2,436 |
There are currently 137 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Southwest DC Neighborhood of Washington, DC.
See all Apartments in WashingtonThe largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Southwest DC area of Washington, DC is found at Crystal Square and is listed at 1,288 square feet priced from $3,210. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Square | 1 Bedroom + Den, 1.5 Bath 1288 SF A18G | 1,288 Sq Ft | $3,210 |
| Riverpoint | C5D | 1,222 Sq Ft | $2,983 |
| NOVEL South Capitol | 1 Bed/1 Bath Den-B03-Type A East | 1,044 Sq Ft | $3,023 |
| Colette | Colette C2 | 1,042 Sq Ft | $3,059 |
| 1331 | 1 Bed/1.5 Bath Den-D3 | 1,038 Sq Ft | $4,398 |
| Everly | C5.1 - 1 Bed + Den | 1 Bath | 993 Sq Ft | $3,321 |
| The Tides | 1 Bed/1.5 Bath-PH01 | 980 Sq Ft | $6,387 |
| Crystal Flats | 1 Bedroom+ Den, 1 Bath 980 SF B4 | 980 Sq Ft | $3,025 |
| The Byron | C11.2 | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | Den | 955 Sq Ft | $3,254 |
| Gallery 64 | A21 | 950 Sq Ft | $3,322 |
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Southwest DC of Washington, DC is the Jr. 1 Bedroom Model starting from $1,750 at Capitol Park Tower. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Southwest DC is currently $2,588. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Capitol Park Tower | Jr. 1 Bedroom | $1,750 |
| Riverpoint | JRA14 | $1,790 |
| Watermark at Buzzard Point | J5 | $1,801 |
| 1221 Van | 1 Bed - 1 Bath | AJ6 | $1,813 |
| Venture on I | JR 1B | $1,822 |
| Capitol Park Plaza and Twins | 1 Bed 1 Bath Executive | $1,845 |
| Verge | A3A | $1,883 |
| Lenox Club | The Monroe I | $1,935 |
| The Banks | 1 Bed 1 Bath Junior-B5 | $1,948 |
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Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Southwest DC is at Capitol Park Tower listed at $1,750.
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Southwest DC is $2,588.
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Southwest DC is a 1,288 square feet unit starting from $3,210 at Crystal Square.
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Southwest DC is currently 694 sq ft.
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Written by: Steve Lilly
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Written by: Steve Lilly
I'm Steve, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Washington, DC.
Written by: Steve Lilly
I'm Steve, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Washington, D.C.
Written by: Steve Lilly
Greetings from Washington, DC! I'm Stephen, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Washington, and I'd love to give you the inside scoop on a city that many people only think of in terms of visiting, not living in.
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.
Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.
Written by: Bob Mallory
Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.
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