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555
555 E St SWWashington, DC 20024
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600 7th St SW
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511 G St SW
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MDL Flats
1550 First St SWWashington, DC 20024
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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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Watermark at Buzzard Point
1900 Half St SWWashington, DC 20002
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600 7th St SW
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1311 Delaware Ave SW
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320 Constitution Ave NE
320 Constitution Ave NEWashington, DC 20002
430 M St SW
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Modern on M
465 M St SWWashington, DC 20024
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600 7th St SW
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Riverpoint
2121 1st St SWWashington, DC 20024
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1001 3rd St SWWashington, DC 20024
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Harlow Navy Yard
1100 2nd Pl SEWashington, DC 20003
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1435 4th St SW, Unit B217
1435 4th St SW
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1101 3rd St SW
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Leo at Waterfront
1150 4th St SWWashington, DC 20024
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Onyx on First
1100 1st St SEWashington, DC 20003
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Coda on Half | Luxury Navy Yard / SE DC Apartments for Rent | A Placemakr Experience
41 L St SEWashington, DC 20003
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J.COOPERS ROW
1319 S Capitol St SWWashington, DC 20003
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Maren
71 Potomac Ave SEWashington, DC 20003
800 4th St SW, Unit S503
800 4th St SW
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800 4th St SW
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800 4th St SW, Unit S207
800 4th St SW
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350 G St SW, Unit N403
350 G St SW
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Capitol Park Plaza and Twins
201 I St SWWashington, DC 20024
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Parc Riverside
1011 1st St SEWashington, DC 20003
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Gallery 64
64 H St SWWashington, DC 20024
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Seventy1Hundred Capitol Yards
70 I St SEWashington, DC 20003
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F1RST Residences
1263 First St SEWashington, DC 20003
1435 4th St SW
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Valo Apartments
222 M St SWWashington, DC 20024
350 G St SW, Unit N123
350 G St SW
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355 I St SW, Unit 203
355 I St SW
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1211 Van St SE
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The Byron
101 V St SWWashington, DC 20024
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600 4th St SWWashington, DC 20024
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The Westerly
350 Maple Dr SWWashington, DC 20024
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Venture on I
60 I St SWWashington, DC 20024
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Waterside Towers
907 6th St SWWashington, DC 20024
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Illume
853 New Jersey Ave SEWashington, DC 20003
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Ore 82
82 I St SEWashington, DC 20003
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949 1st St SEWashington, DC 20003
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949 1st St SEWashington, DC 20003
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Southwest Washington, Washington, DC Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southwest Washington?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Washington Studio Apartments | $1,974 | $1,246 | $5,687 |
| Southwest Washington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,571 | $1,323 | $7,764 |
| Southwest Washington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,750 | $1,676 | $10,000+ |
| Southwest Washington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,060 | $1,501 | $9,967 |
| Southwest Washington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,618 | $1,266 | $2,436 |
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Cheapest Available Southwest Washington Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwest Washington 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 Washington 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 |
| Modern on M | Studio-S06 Classic | Studio,1BA | $1,509 |
| Reflections at the Wharf | X14-S | Studio,1BA | $1,545 |
| Vela | Jr 1N-C (Affordable Housing) | 1BR,1BA | $1,553 |
| Watermark at Buzzard Point | S4 | Studio,1BA | $1,567 |
| The Channel | Studio-C-OC | Studio,1BA | $1,603 |
| Verge | S3A | Studio,1BA | $1,627 |
| Coda on Half | Luxury Navy Yard / SE DC Apartments for Rent | A Placemakr Experience | A2 | Studio,1BA | $1,654 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Washington, DC
As of May 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwest Washington area is the $3.35 price per square foot 2E Model at Foundry Lofts in the in the Southwest Washington neighborhood starting from $4,122. The second greatest value Southwest Washington apartment is the Flynn 3 Model at Harlow Navy Yard starting at $3,377 with a $3.02 price per square foot in the Southwest Washington neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwest Washington apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Foundry Lofts | 2E | 2BR,2.5BA | $3.35 |
| Harlow Navy Yard | Flynn 3 | 2BR,2.5BA | $3.02 |
| 1000 New Jersey Ave SE, Unit 819 | 1000 New Jersey Ave SE | 2BR,2BA | $3.09 |
| 1301 Delaware Ave SW, Unit N812 | 1301 Delaware Ave SW | 2BR,2BA | $3.52 |
| F1RST Residences | 1 Bed - 1 Bath | ad01 | 1BR,1BA | $3.38 |
| Ore 82 | One Bedroom One Bath (661 SF) | 1BR,1BA | $3.59 |
| Waterside Towers | Tower (Efficiency) | Studio ,1BA | $3.27 |
| Channel Square Apartments | 1 Bedroom Townhome | 1BR,1BA | $3.54 |
| 909 | 909- S1 | Studio ,1BA | $3.64 |
| Capitol Park Plaza and Twins | Studio 1 Bath | Studio ,1BA | $3.55 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwest Washington Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Southwest Washington?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southwest Washington is under $1,654.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwest Washington?
The cheapest apartment in Southwest Washington is MDL Flats which is listed at $1,323, while the average apartment in Southwest Washington costs $5,045.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southwest Washington?
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 166 regular apartments in Southwest Washington 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 Washington?
Cheap apartments in Southwest Washington have an average cost of $916 which is $4,129 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest Washington.
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