1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Southwest DC Neighborhood of Washington, DC (121 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 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 ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
ColetteColette C21,042 Sq Ft$4,195
Reva1 Bed- 1 Bath | A19 - Reva1,028 Sq Ft$3,745
RiverpointC8D1,023 Sq Ft$3,070
Annex on 12thAD1998 Sq Ft$3,682
EverlyC5.1 - 1 Bed + Den | 1 Bath993 Sq Ft$3,853
The Tides1 Bed/1.5 Bath-PH03964 Sq Ft$5,700
Crystal City Lofts1 Bedroom, 1 Bath 961 SF A5C961 Sq Ft$2,607
The Channel1 Bed/2 Bath Den-B-1H957 Sq Ft$3,595
The ByronC11.2 | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | Den955 Sq Ft$3,348
The Banks1 Bed 2 Bath Den-D11953 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 ListingModel NamePriced From
Waterside TowersGarden (1 Bedroom Corner)$1,844
Capitol Park Plaza And Twins1 Bed 1 Bath$1,845
The ByronA1 | Jr 1 Bed | 1 Bath$1,921
Lex and Leo at Waterfront StationOne Bedroom - Lex$1,943
Lex and Leo at Waterfront StationOne Bedroom - Lex$1,943
Valo ApartmentsJr. One Bedroom$1,962
RiverpointJRA14$2,082
Artline Apartments301-A10$2,102
Modern on M1 Bed/1 Bath-A11 Classic$2,105
Watermark at Buzzard PointJ10$2,118

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Southwest Dc, Washington, DC

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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 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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