Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest DC Neighborhood of Washington, VA from $1,000 (42 Rentals)

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MDXL Flats
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

MDXL Flats

1530 1st St SWWashington, DC 20024
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1001 @ Waterfront
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1001 @ Waterfront

1001 3rd St SWWashington, DC 20024
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Capitol Park Tower
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Capitol Park Tower

301 G St NWWashington, DC 20024
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MDL Flats
1 Bedroom Apartments

MDL Flats

1550 First St SWWashington, DC 20024
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1425 4th St SW

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Southwest DC, Washington, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southwest DC Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwest DC area of Washington, VA is a Studio unit found at Colette priced from $1,618. Capitol Park Plaza And Twins has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,722. Here are the most affordable Southwest DC apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
ColetteColette S2Studio,1BA$1,618
Capitol Park Plaza And TwinsStudioStudio,1BA$1,722
Modern on MStudio-S06 ClassicStudio,1BA$1,729
Valo ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,731
Lex and Leo at Waterfront StationStudio - LeoStudio,1BA$1,759
RiverpointSTA8Studio,1BA$1,776
The ChannelStudio-C-OCStudio,1BA$1,780
The KileyUnionStudio,1BA$1,810
Waterside TowersGarden (1 Bedroom Corner)1BR,1BA$1,844
The ByronS2 | Studio | 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,896

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest DC, VA

As of June 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest DC area is the $3.31 price per square foot Redwood Renovated Model at Marlowe VA in the in the Crystal City neighborhood starting from $3,440. The second greatest value Southwest DC apartment is the 3 Bedroom Highrise Model at Channel Square Apartments starting at $2,840 with a $2.89 price per square foot in the Southwest Washington neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwest DC apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Marlowe VARedwood Renovated2BR,2BA$3.31
Channel Square Apartments3 Bedroom Highrise3BR,1.5BA$2.89
Water Park Towers2 Bedrooms P2BR,2BA$3.46
Lenox ClubThe Wilson I2BR,1BA$3.26
The 1201 Apartments1 Bedroom - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.74
Crystal SquareStudio, 1 Bath 772 SF EE8GStudio ,1BA$3.06
Crystal Flats1 Bedroom, 1 Bath 713 SF A41BR,1BA$3.54
Lex and Leo at Waterfront StationOne Bedroom - Lex1BR,1BA$3.06
Waterside TowersTower (Efficiency)Studio ,1BA$3.30
Capitol Park Plaza And TwinsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.55

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Southwest Dc, Washington, DC

Ranked #11

Among neighborhoods in Washington, DC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

This website compiles millions of data points to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in areas across the United States, including Washington. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. 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 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 $1,896.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwest DC?

The cheapest apartment in Southwest DC is Waterside Towers which is listed at $1,844, while the average apartment in Southwest DC costs $5,345.

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 243 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 $868 which is $4,477 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest DC.

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