
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Southwest DC Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,246 (43 Rentals)


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Watermark at Buzzard Point

1435 4th St SW, Unit B217

1435 4th St SW

Reflections at the Wharf

800 4th St SW, Unit N614

1250 4th St SW
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The Byron

1425 4th St SW

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1311 Delaware Ave SW

J.COOPERS ROW

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Modern on M
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1425 4th St SW

1425 4th St SW, Unit 317

1425 4th St SW

1425 4th St SW

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Gallery 64

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Venture on I
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Leo at Waterfront

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Annex on 12th

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Vermeer

240 M St SW

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800 4th St SW
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355 I St SW

1435 4th St SW, Unit B602

1221 Van

The Tides

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Lenox Club

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Reva
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 | $2,044 | $1,246 | $2,749 |
| Southwest DC 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,611 | $1,323 | $9,547 |
| Southwest DC 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,866 | $1,676 | $10,000+ |
| Southwest DC 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,800 | $1,501 | $10,000+ |
| Southwest DC 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,497 | $1,266 | $1,776 |
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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 $1,744.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwest DC?
The cheapest apartment in Southwest DC is 555 which is listed at $1,246, 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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