Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest DC Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,100 (64 Rentals)

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555
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$1,246 - $5,304
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$1,246 - $5,304
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

555

555 E St SWWashington, DC 20024
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property at 1435 4th St SW

$1,500

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$1,500
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$1,500

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1435 4th St SW, Unit B217

1435 4th St SW
WashingtonDC20024

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property at 1435 4th St SW

$1,500 - $2,400

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1435 4th St SW

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property at 1250 4th St SW

$1,650 - $2,299

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1250 4th St SW

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property at 800 4th St SW

$1,695

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$1,695
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$1,695

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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800 4th St SW, Unit S503

800 4th St SW
WashingtonDC20024
property at 1425 4th St SW

$1,725

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

1425 4th St SW

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The Byron
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$1,740 - $7,516
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$1,740 - $7,516
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The Byron

101 V St SWWashington, DC 20024
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Modern on M
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$1,751 - $6,228
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$1,751 - $6,228
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Modern on M

465 M St SWWashington, DC 20024
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property at 1211 Van St SE

$1,750 - $3,795

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1211 Van St SE

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property at 1425 4th St SW

$1,825

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

1425 4th St SW

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property at 1425 4th St SW

$1,825 - $3,695

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1425 4th St SW

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The Westerly
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$1,844 - $5,360
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$1,844 - $5,360
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The Westerly

350 Maple Dr SWWashington, DC 20024
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Gallery 64
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$1,848 - $8,632
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$1,848 - $8,632
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Gallery 64

64 H St SWWashington, DC 20024
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property at 240 M St SW

$1,850

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$1,850
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$1,850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 29

240 M St SW, Unit Bright 1BR Condo

240 M St SW
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Venture on I
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$1,925 - $3,707
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$1,925 - $3,707
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Venture on I

60 I St SWWashington, DC 20024
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property at 800 4th St SW

$1,950

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$1,950
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$1,950

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800 4th St SW, Unit N117

800 4th St SW
WashingtonDC20024
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Everly
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$1,990 - $5,807
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$1,990 - $5,807
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Everly

2000 2nd St SWWashington, DC 20024
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property at 37 L St SE

$1,995 - $4,000

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37 L St SE

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Annex on 12th
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$2,098 - $13,564
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$2,098 - $13,564
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Annex on 12th

300 12th St SWWashington, DC 20024
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MDXL Flats
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

MDXL Flats

1530 1st St SWWashington, DC 20024
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property at 240 M St SW

$1,500 - $1,940

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240 M St SW

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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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property at 800 4th St SW

$1,595 - $3,200

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800 4th St SW

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property at 800 4th St SW

$1,650

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$1,650
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$1,650

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800 4th St SW, Unit S525

800 4th St SW
WashingtonDC20024

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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. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
555Senior Housing S2Studio,1BA$1,246
MDL FlatsA71BR,1BA$1,323
Channel Square ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,350
MDXL FlatsB42BR,2BA$1,458
Reflections at the WharfX14-SStudio,1BA$1,595
Leo at WaterfrontAffordable 1 Bedroom ADU-Leo1BR,1BA$1,661
Watermark at Buzzard PointS4Studio,1BA$1,668
ColetteColette S2Studio,1BA$1,715
The ByronS2.1 | Studio | 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,740
Capitol Park Plaza and TwinsStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,744

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest DC, DC

As of July 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwest DC area is the $3.65 price per square foot B05 Model at Eliot on 4th in the in the Mall neighborhood starting from $4,152. The second greatest value Southwest DC apartment is the B4 Model at MDXL Flats starting at $1,458 with a $1.45 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.
Eliot on 4thB052BR,2BA$3.65
MDXL FlatsB42BR,2BA$1.45
Waterside TowersGarden (2 Bedroom Outside)2BR,1BA$2.78
220 Twentieth Street1 Bed - 1 Bath | A031BR,1BA$3.59
Crystal SquareStudio, 1 Bath 735 SF E6GStudio ,1BA$3.24
Leo at WaterfrontAffordable 1 Bedroom ADU-Leo1BR,1BA$2.90
The 1201 ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.35
Channel Square Apartments1 Bedroom Townhome1BR,1BA$3.54
Modern on MStudio-S05 ClassicStudio ,1BA$3.63
Capitol Park Plaza and TwinsStudio 1 BathStudio ,1BA$3.60

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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!

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 $1,744.

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 $5,235.

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 219 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 $1,101 which is $4,134 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest DC.

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