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MDXL Flats
1 to 4 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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Verge
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Verge

1800 Half St SWWashington, DC 20024
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Capitol Park Tower
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Capitol Park Tower

301 G St NWWashington, DC 20024
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Southwest DC, Washington, DC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southwest DC Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwest DC area of Washington, DC is a Studio unit found at 555 priced from $1,246. Verge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,486. Here are the most affordable Southwest DC apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
555Senior Housing S2Studio,1BA$1,246
VergeS1AStudio,1BA$1,486
Capitol Park TowerStudioStudio,1BA$1,486
Watermark at Buzzard PointS5Studio,1BA$1,577
The ChannelStudio-C-0AStudio,1BA$1,611
RiverpointSTA3Studio,1BA$1,630
Modern on MStudio-S05 ClassicStudio,1BA$1,649
The 1201 ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,699
The KileyUnionStudio,1BA$1,709

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest DC, DC

As of December 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest DC area is the $3.39 price per square foot 2 Bedrooms Q Model at Water Park Towers in the in the Crystal City neighborhood starting from $3,188. The second greatest value Southwest DC apartment is the Two Bedroom One Bath - Leo Model at Lex and Leo at Waterfront Station starting at $2,675 with a $3.07 price per square foot in the Mall 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.
Water Park Towers2 Bedrooms Q2BR,1BA$3.39
Lex and Leo at Waterfront StationTwo Bedroom One Bath - Leo2BR,1BA$3.07
1425 4th St SW, Unit 7121425 4th St SW2BR,2BA$3.46
Crystal SquareJunior 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath 757 SF A20G1BR,1BA$3.29
603 G St SW, Unit BasementFurnishedAPT603 G St SW1BR,1BA$2.27
Valo ApartmentsJr. One Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.13
Waterside TowersTower (Efficiency)Studio ,1BA$2.99
The 1201 ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.16
1000 South CapitolS.1Studio ,1BA$3.33
Capitol Park TowerStudioStudio ,1BA$3.09

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Southwest Dc, Washington, DC

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Among cities in District of Columbia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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 $1,709.

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

The cheapest apartment in Southwest DC is Modern on M which is listed at $1,749, while the average apartment in Southwest DC costs $5,175.

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 490 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 $1,203 which is $3,972 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest DC.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!