1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Southwest DC Neighborhood of Washington, DC (137 Rentals)

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Southwest DC, Washington, DC Local Guide

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 Crystal Square and is listed at 1,288 square feet priced from $3,020. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Crystal Square1 Bedroom + Den, 1.5 Bath 1288 SF A18G1,288 Sq Ft$3,020
RiverpointC5D1,222 Sq Ft$3,124
The 1201 Apartments1 Bedroom - 2 Bath1,195 Sq Ft$2,699
220 Twentieth Street1 Bed - 1 Bath | AD041,135 Sq Ft$2,976
NOVEL South Capitol1 Bed/1 Bath Den-B03-Type A East1,044 Sq Ft$3,104
ColetteColette C21,042 Sq Ft$3,038
Reva1 Bed- 1 Bath | A19 - Reva1,028 Sq Ft$3,545
Lenox ClubThe Madison II1,023 Sq Ft$2,465
EverlyC5.1 - 1 Bed + Den | 1 Bath993 Sq Ft$3,300
Crystal Flats1 Bedroom+ Den, 1 Bath 980 SF B4980 Sq Ft$3,029

Cheapest Available Southwest DC 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Southwest DC of Washington, DC is the 1 Bed/1 Bath-A05 Modern Model starting from $1,749 at Modern on M. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Southwest DC is currently $2,624. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Modern on M1 Bed/1 Bath-A05 Modern$1,749
Eliot on 4thA01$1,788
RiverpointJRA14$1,793
Channel Square Apartments1 Bedroom Highrise$1,805
Capitol Park Plaza and Twins1 Bed 1 Bath Executive$1,845
1221 Van1 Bed - 1 Bath | AJ6$1,851
1000 South CapitolA1.2$1,891
Artline Apartments301-A10$1,899
Watermark at Buzzard PointJ6$1,907

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southwest Dc, Washington, DC

Ranked #29

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.com is happy to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across District of Columbia, including Washington. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 Modern on M listed at $1,749.

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 $2,624.

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 1,288 square feet unit starting from $3,020 at Crystal Square.

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 713 sq ft.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!