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Southwest Washington, Washington, DC Local Guide

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. Verge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,587. Here are the most affordable Southwest Washington apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
555Senior Housing S4Studio,1BA$1,246
VergeS1AStudio,1BA$1,587
Coda on Half | Luxury Navy Yard / SE DC Apartments for RentA2Studio,1BA$1,621
Alula at Bridge DistrictStudio - Alula - E01Studio,1BA$1,627
Modern on MStudio-S06 ClassicStudio,1BA$1,649
The BanksStudio-A5.1Studio,1BA$1,657
215 C Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,663
Seventy1Hundred70-S2Studio,1BA$1,668
RiverpointSTA3Studio,1BA$1,670
The ChannelStudio-C-OCStudio,1BA$1,696

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Washington, DC

As of October 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest Washington area is the $3.46 price per square foot Jr. Two Bedroom Model at Valo Apartments in the in the Southwest Washington neighborhood starting from $3,005. The second greatest value Southwest Washington apartment is the 1425 4th St SW Model at 1425 4th St SW, Unit 712 starting at $3,097 with a $3.58 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Valo ApartmentsJr. Two Bedroom2BR,2BA$3.46
1425 4th St SW, Unit 7121425 4th St SW2BR,2BA$3.58
Harlow Navy YardHayworth A2BR,2BA$3.56
215 5th St SE, Unit 1215 5th St SE1BR,1BA$3.32
Waterside TowersTower (1 Bedroom)1BR,1BA$2.49
Seventy1Hundred Capitol Yards100-S4Studio ,1BA$3.03
Hill HouseStandard EfficencyStudio ,1BA$3.42
John Jay ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.56
Seventy1Hundred70-S2Studio ,1BA$3.15
Capitol Park Plaza And TwinsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.55

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States and customized analysis for Central Washington. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, 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 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 $1,696.

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

The cheapest apartment in Southwest Washington is Harlow Navy Yard which is listed at $1,782, while the average apartment in Southwest Washington costs $5,550.

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 413 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 $1,232 which is $4,318 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest Washington.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Washington DC Local Expert's Guide to Top Affordable Neighborhoods for Renters in the DC Metro

Written by: Steve Lilly

I'm Steve, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Washington, DC.

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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! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For many people, obstacles can arise during the rental application process for a variety of issues.