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

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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 1,288 square feet priced from $3,141. 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$3,141
RiverpointC5D1,222 Sq Ft$3,298
The 1201 Apartments1 Bedroom - 2 Bath1,195 Sq Ft$2,799
NOVEL South Capitol1 Bed/1 Bath Den-B03-Type A East1,044 Sq Ft$3,260
ColetteColette C21,042 Sq Ft$3,163
Reva1 Bed- 1 Bath | A19 - Reva1,028 Sq Ft$3,545
Lenox ClubThe Madison II1,023 Sq Ft$2,605
EverlyC5.1 - 1 Bed + Den | 1 Bath993 Sq Ft$3,308
The Channel1 Bed/2 Bath Den-B-1D985 Sq Ft$3,474
Crystal Flats1 Bedroom+ Den, 1 Bath 976 SF B41980 Sq Ft$3,154

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 $1,804 at Modern on M. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Southwest DC is currently $2,695. 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$1,804
Capitol Park Plaza And Twins1 Bed 1 Bath Executive 201$1,845
The KileyGarden$1,946
Waterside TowersGarden (1 Bedroom Corner)$1,948
RiverpointJRA5$1,949
555A1$1,975
The Westerly1 Bed/1 Bath - A11B$1,987
Venture on IJR 1A$1,995
1221 Van1 Bed - 1 Bath | AJ6$2,001
The ByronA2.1 | Jr 1 Bed | 1 Bath$2,048

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Lifestyle Ratings

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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

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 $1,804.

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 $2,695.

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 $3,141 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 744 sq ft.

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