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600 7th St SW
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555
555 E St SWWashington, DC 20024
Room in Shared 7 bed/3.5 bath home, Unit A
511 G St SW
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511 G St SW
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600 7th St SW
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Channel Square Apartments
325 P St SWWashington, DC 20024
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$1,378 - $5,702
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Watermark at Buzzard Point
1900 Half St SWWashington, DC 20002
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600 7th St SW
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Room in Shared 7 bed/4 bath home, Unit C
600 7th St SW
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Modern on M
465 M St SWWashington, DC 20024
1311 Delaware Ave SW, Unit S545
1311 Delaware Ave SW
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1532 2nd St SW
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430 M St SW
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1311 Delaware Ave SW
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600 7th St SW
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J.COOPERS ROW
1319 S Capitol St SWWashington, DC 20003
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Reflections at the Wharf
1001 3rd St SWWashington, DC 20024
1435 4th St SW, Unit B217, Unit B217
1435 4th St SW
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$1,589 - $6,558Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Riverpoint
2121 1st St SWWashington, DC 20024
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Leo at Waterfront
1150 4th St SWWashington, DC 20024
800 4th St SW, Unit S503, Unit S503
800 4th St SW
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350 G St SW, Unit N403, Unit N403
350 G St SW
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240 M St SW
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The Westerly
350 Maple Dr SWWashington, DC 20024
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The Byron
101 V St SWWashington, DC 20024
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Venture on I
60 I St SWWashington, DC 20024
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The Kiley
600 4th St SWWashington, DC 20024
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Waterside Towers
907 6th St SWWashington, DC 20024
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1221 Van
1221 Van St SEWashington, DC 20003
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Artline Apartments
301 M St SWWashington, DC 20024
800 4th St SW, Unit N117
800 4th St SW
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800 4th St SW, Unit Apt. S417, Unit Apt. S417
800 4th St SWWashington, DC 20024
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Eliot on 4th
1001 4th St SWWashington, DC 20024
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Annex on 12th
300 12th St SWWashington, DC 20024
1301 Delaware Ave SW, Unit River Park, Unit River Park
1301 Delaware Ave SW
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Gallery 64
64 H St SWWashington, DC 20024
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333 C St, Unit 1
333 C StWashington, DC 20319
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MDXL Flats
1530 1st St SWWashington, DC 20024
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MDL Flats
1550 First St SWWashington, DC 20024
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Capitol Park Tower
301 G St NWWashington, DC 20024
1435 4th St SW
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355 I St SW, Unit S626, Unit S626
355 I St SW
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1301 Delaware Ave SW, Unit N-602, Unit N-602
1301 Delaware Ave SW
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355 I St SW
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350 G St SW
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The Commons at Town Square
724 G St SWWashington, DC 20024
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The Tides
35 Parker Row SWWashington, DC 20024
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Verge
1800 Half St SWWashington, DC 20024
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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 | $1,994 | $1,246 | $3,445 |
| Southwest DC 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,612 | $1,332 | $6,841 |
| Southwest DC 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,923 | $2,049 | $10,000+ |
| Southwest DC 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,523 | $1,501 | $10,000+ |
| Southwest DC 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,617 | $1,266 | $2,436 |
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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. MDL Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,323. Here are the most affordable Southwest DC apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 555 | Senior Housing S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,246 |
| MDL Flats | A7 | 1BR,1BA | $1,323 |
| Channel Square Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| Watermark at Buzzard Point | S4 | Studio,1BA | $1,448 |
| Reflections at the Wharf | X14-S | Studio,1BA | $1,545 |
| Modern on M | Studio-S05 Classic | Studio,1BA | $1,616 |
| The Channel | Studio-C-OC | Studio,1BA | $1,643 |
| Lenox Club | The Harrison I | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| The 1201 Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,699 |
| Colette | Colette S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,711 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest DC, DC
As of May 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwest DC area is the $3.74 price per square foot B05 Model at Eliot on 4th in the in the Mall neighborhood starting from $4,257. The second greatest value Southwest DC apartment is the Lincoln - Renovated Model at Cortland on South Eads starting at $3,047 with a $2.93 price per square foot in the Crystal City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwest DC apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Eliot on 4th | B05 | 2BR,2BA | $3.74 |
| Cortland on South Eads | Lincoln - Renovated | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.93 |
| 1301 Delaware Ave SW, Unit N812 | 1301 Delaware Ave SW | 2BR,2BA | $3.71 |
| 220 Twentieth Street | 1 Bed - 1 Bath | A02 | 1BR,1BA | $3.30 |
| Crystal Square | Studio, 1 Bath 757 SF E7G | Studio ,1BA | $3.33 |
| Waterside Towers | Tower (Efficiency) | Studio ,1BA | $2.97 |
| 800 4th St SW, Unit Apt. S417 | 800 4th St SW | 1BR,1BA | $3.36 |
| Channel Square Apartments | 1 Bedroom Townhome | 1BR,1BA | $3.54 |
| The 1201 Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.16 |
| Lenox Club | The Harrison I | Studio ,1BA | $3.30 |
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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 $1,711.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwest DC?
The cheapest apartment in Southwest DC is MDL Flats which is listed at $1,323, while the average apartment in Southwest DC costs $5,087.
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 349 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 $1,105 which is $3,982 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest DC.
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