1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Southwest DC Neighborhood of Washington, DC (121 Rentals)

Annex on 12th

The Westerly

The Kiley

Vermeer

J.COOPERS ROW
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Riverpoint

Watermark at Buzzard Point

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Lex and Leo at Waterfront Station
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1221 Van

The Channel

The Banks

The Tides

Capitol Park Plaza And Twins

300 M St SW, Unit N 804

770 Maine Ave SW, Unit FL4-ID536
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430 M St SW, Unit 430 M St SW

800 4th St SW, Unit N202

1435 4th St SW, Unit B514

88 V St SW, Unit 513

1245 4th St SW, Unit Apt E604

2121 1st St, Unit FL5-ID254

770 Maine Ave SW

770 Maine Ave SW

700 7th St SW

45 Sutton Square SW

429 N St SW

800 4th St SW

355 I St SW

88 V St SW

1331 Maryland Ave SW
Southwest DC, Washington, DC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southwest DC?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Southwest DC Studio Apartments | $2,236 | $1,327 | $4,196 |
Southwest DC 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,891 | $1,794 | $10,000+ |
Southwest DC 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,377 | $2,761 | $10,000+ |
Southwest DC 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,260 | $1,515 | $10,000+ |
Southwest DC 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,660 | $1,345 | $2,415 |
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Largest Available Southwest DC 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Southwest DC area of Washington, DC is found at Colette and is listed at 1,042 square feet priced from $4,195. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
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Colette | Colette C2 | 1,042 Sq Ft | $4,195 |
Reva | 1 Bed- 1 Bath | A19 - Reva | 1,028 Sq Ft | $3,745 |
Riverpoint | C8D | 1,023 Sq Ft | $3,070 |
Annex on 12th | AD1 | 998 Sq Ft | $3,682 |
Everly | C5.1 - 1 Bed + Den | 1 Bath | 993 Sq Ft | $3,853 |
The Tides | 1 Bed/1.5 Bath-PH03 | 964 Sq Ft | $5,700 |
Crystal City Lofts | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath 961 SF A5C | 961 Sq Ft | $2,607 |
The Channel | 1 Bed/2 Bath Den-B-1H | 957 Sq Ft | $3,595 |
The Byron | C11.2 | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | Den | 955 Sq Ft | $3,348 |
The Banks | 1 Bed 2 Bath Den-D11 | 953 Sq Ft | $4,615 |
Cheapest Available Southwest DC 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Southwest DC of Washington, DC is the Garden (1 Bedroom Corner) Model starting from $1,844 at Waterside Towers. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Southwest DC is currently $2,891. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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Waterside Towers | Garden (1 Bedroom Corner) | $1,844 |
Capitol Park Plaza And Twins | 1 Bed 1 Bath | $1,845 |
The Byron | A1 | Jr 1 Bed | 1 Bath | $1,921 |
Lex and Leo at Waterfront Station | One Bedroom - Lex | $1,943 |
Lex and Leo at Waterfront Station | One Bedroom - Lex | $1,943 |
Valo Apartments | Jr. One Bedroom | $1,962 |
Riverpoint | JRA14 | $2,082 |
Artline Apartments | 301-A10 | $2,102 |
Modern on M | 1 Bed/1 Bath-A11 Classic | $2,105 |
Watermark at Buzzard Point | J10 | $2,118 |
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Getting Around the Southwest DC Neighborhood in Washington, DC
Walk Score®
84 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
84 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
88 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Southwest DC Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Southwest DC with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Southwest DC is at Waterside Towers listed at $1,844.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Southwest DC Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Southwest DC is $2,891.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Southwest DC Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Southwest DC is a 1,042 square feet unit starting from $4,195 at Colette.
What is the average size for Southwest DC 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Southwest DC is currently 627 sq ft.
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