
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Southwest DC Neighborhood of Washington, DC (135 Rentals)


Waterside Towers

Artline Apartments

Vermeer

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Venture on I

J.COOPERS ROW

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The Westerly

The Kiley

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Watermark at Buzzard Point

Riverpoint
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Modern on M

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The Banks

Valo Apartments

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Gallery 64

Leo at Waterfront

Capitol Park Plaza and Twins

Channel Square Apartments

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The Byron

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Everly

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NOVEL South Capitol
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1221 Van

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The Channel

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Incanto

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Colette

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555

Eliot on 4th

The Lex at Waterfront

Reflections at the Wharf

1000 South Capitol

800 4th St SW, Unit N117, Unit N117
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490 M St SW, Unit W608, Unit W608

525 Water St SW, Unit 218, Unit 218

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800 4th St SW, Unit Apt. S417, Unit Apt. S417

350 G St SW, Unit #N312, Unit #N312

1211 Van St SE, Unit 405, Unit 405

1211 Van St SE, Unit 913, Unit 913

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770 Maine Ave SW, Unit PL FL7-ID564

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770 Maine Ave SW, Unit GO FL6-ID438

600 4th St SW, Unit 307

600 4th St SW, Unit 631
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600 4th St SW, Unit SI FL4-ID921

600 4th St SW, Unit 704

600 4th St SW, Unit 303

600 4th St SW, Unit 503

350 Maple Dr SW, Unit 1107

350 Maple Dr SW, Unit 210

60 I St SW, Unit SI FL3-ID1194

900 7th St SW, Unit SI FL4-ID1181

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301 M St SW, Unit SI FL8-ID1136

301 M St SW, Unit SI FL8-ID1135
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest DC Studio Apartments | $1,992 | $1,246 | $3,275 |
Southwest DC 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,610 | $1,332 | $6,841 |
| Southwest DC 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,922 | $2,049 | $10,000+ |
| Southwest DC 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,512 | $1,501 | $10,000+ |
| Southwest DC 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,605 | $1,266 | $2,436 |
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There are currently 135 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Southwest DC Neighborhood of Washington, DC.
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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 Crystal Square and is listed at 1,100 square feet priced from $3,042. 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 1100 SF A15G | 1,100 Sq Ft | $3,042 |
| Colette | Colette C2 | 1,042 Sq Ft | $3,059 |
| Riverpoint | C7D | 1,029 Sq Ft | $2,649 |
| 1331 | 1 Bed/1.5 Bath Den-D4 | 1,011 Sq Ft | $4,725 |
| Everly | C5.1 - 1 Bed + Den | 1 Bath | 993 Sq Ft | $3,321 |
| The Tides | 1 Bed/1.5 Bath-PH01 | 980 Sq Ft | $6,022 |
| Crystal Flats | 1 Bedroom+ Den, 1 Bath 980 SF B4 | 980 Sq Ft | $3,034 |
| The Channel | 1 Bed/2 Bath Den-B-1H | 957 Sq Ft | $3,258 |
| The Byron | C11.2 | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | Den | 955 Sq Ft | $3,294 |
| Marlowe VA | Evergreen + Den Renovated | 937 Sq Ft | $2,909 |
Cheapest Available Southwest DC 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Southwest DC of Washington, DC is the A7 Model starting from $1,323 at MDL Flats. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Southwest DC is currently $2,610. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| MDL Flats | A7 | $1,323 |
| 555 | Senior Housing A13 | $1,332 |
| Channel Square Apartments | 1 Bedroom Highrise | $1,550 |
| The Lex at Waterfront | Affordable 1 Bedroom ADU-Lex | $1,639 |
| Watermark at Buzzard Point | J5 | $1,807 |
| Eliot on 4th | A01 | $1,815 |
| Riverpoint | JRC2 | $1,878 |
| Venture on I | JR 1B | $1,889 |
| The 1201 Apartments | 1 Bedroom - 1 Bath | $1,899 |
| Waterside Towers | Garden (1 Bedroom Inside) | $1,923 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouthwest Dc, Washington, DC
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Among cities in District of Columbia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
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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 MDL Flats listed at $1,323.
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 $2,610.
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 1,100 square feet unit starting from $3,042 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 670 sq ft.
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