
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Southwest DC Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,200 (42 Rentals)


2121 1st St

MDL Flats

1301 Delaware Ave SW

Capitol Park Tower

Artline Reflection

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Watermark at Buzzard Point

Riverpoint
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102 O St SW

J.COOPERS ROW

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1221 Van

Venture on I

2121 1st St

Capitol Park Plaza and Twins

1101 3rd St SW

800 4th St SW, Unit Apt. S417
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Gallery 64

The Kiley

350 G St SW, Unit 626

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Eliot on 4th

Waterside Towers

Artline Apartments

The Lex at Waterfront

Leo at Waterfront
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The Westerly

Channel Square Apartments

555

MDXL Flats

603 G St SW

1301 Delaware Ave SW

110 P St SW

The Commons at Town Square
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1311 Delaware Ave SW

Verge

510 N St SW

240 M St SE

560 N St SW

350 G St SW

Capitol Park Tower

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505 18th St S
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505 18th St S

Lenox Club
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 | $2,005 | $1,246 | $2,749 |
Southwest DC 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,588 | $1,200 | $7,205 |
| Southwest DC 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,866 | $1,890 | $8,571 |
| Southwest DC 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,993 | $1,531 | $10,000+ |
| Southwest DC 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,600 | $1,266 | $2,436 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouthwest Dc, Washington, DC
Ranked #27
Among cities in District of Columbia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwest DC Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Southwest DC?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southwest DC is under $1,703.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwest DC?
The cheapest apartment in Southwest DC is Capitol Park Tower which is listed at $1,750, while the average apartment in Southwest DC costs $5,145.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southwest DC?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 461 regular apartments in Southwest DC that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Southwest DC?
Cheap apartments in Southwest DC have an average cost of $1,126 which is $4,019 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest DC.
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