Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Washington Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,000 (69 Rentals)

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Watermark at Buzzard Point
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$1,403 - $5,564
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$1,382 - $5,543
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$1,403 - $5,564
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Watermark at Buzzard Point

1900 Half St SWWashington, DC 20002
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Onyx on First
Rent Specials
$1,620 - $3,614
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$1,613 - $3,607
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$7

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$1,620 - $3,614
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Onyx on First

1100 1st St SEWashington, DC 20003
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$1,650 - $2,997

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1425 4th St SW

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1221 Van
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$1,656 - $4,989
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$1,566 - $4,899
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$90

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$1,656 - $4,989
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1221 Van

1221 Van St SEWashington, DC 20003
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Modern on M
Rent Specials
$1,671 - $5,731
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$1,649 - $5,709
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$22

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$1,671 - $5,731
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Modern on M

465 M St SWWashington, DC 20024
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John Jay Apartments
$1,700 - $2,150
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$1,700 - $2,150

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$1,700 - $2,150
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

John Jay Apartments

314 E Capitol St NEWashington, DC 20003
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property at 355 I St SW

$1,595 - $2,750

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355 I St SW

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Ore 82
$1,702 - $8,114
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$1,676 - $8,088
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$26

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$1,702 - $8,114
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Ore 82

82 I St SEWashington, DC 20003
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Parc Riverside
Rent Specials
$1,721 - $5,821
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$1,649 - $5,749
Required Monthly Fees
$72

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$1,721 - $5,821
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Parc Riverside

1011 1st St SEWashington, DC 20003
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Venture on I
Rent Specials
$1,723 - $3,480
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$1,701 - $3,458
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$22

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$1,723 - $3,480
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Venture on I

60 I St SWWashington, DC 20024
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Illume
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$1,725 - $11,013
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$1,708 - $10,996
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$17

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$1,725 - $11,013
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Illume

853 New Jersey Ave SEWashington, DC 20003
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F1RST Residences
Rent Specials
$1,725 - $5,528
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$1,635 - $5,438
Required Monthly Fees
$90

Total Monthly Price
$1,725 - $5,528
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

F1RST Residences

1263 First St SEWashington, DC 20003
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Gallery 64
Rent Specials
$1,787 - $8,595
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$1,771 - $8,579
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$16

Total Monthly Price
$1,787 - $8,595
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Gallery 64

64 H St SWWashington, DC 20024
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800 4th St SW, Unit N725
$1,800
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$1,800

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$1,800
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800 4th St SW, Unit N725

800 4th St SWWashington, DC 20024
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The Garrett
Rent Specials
$1,805 - $5,295
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$1,705 - $5,195
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$100

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$1,805 - $5,295
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The Garrett

150 I St SEWashington, DC 20003
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The Westerly
$1,812 - $5,057
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$1,785 - $5,030
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$27

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$1,812 - $5,057
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The Westerly

350 Maple Dr SWWashington, DC 20024
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The Byron
Rent Specials
$1,867 - $7,516
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$1,846 - $7,495
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$21

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$1,867 - $7,516
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Byron

101 V St SWWashington, DC 20024
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Annex on 12th
Rent Specials
$1,954 - $19,942
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$1,933 - $19,921
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$21

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$1,954 - $19,942
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Annex on 12th

300 12th St SWWashington, DC 20024
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Crossing DC
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$1,996 - $14,894
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$1,975 - $14,873
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$21

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$1,996 - $14,894
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Crossing DC

949 First St SEWashington, DC 20003
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Eliot on 4th
$2,000 - $5,915
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$1,950 - $5,865
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$50

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$2,000 - $5,915
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Eliot on 4th

1001 4th St SWWashington, DC 20024
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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. Reflections at the Wharf has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,399. Here are the most affordable Southwest Washington apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
555Senior Housing S2Studio,1BA$1,246
Reflections at the WharfX05-SStudio,1BA$1,399
Capitol Park Plaza and TwinsStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,435
Capitol Park TowerStudioStudio,1BA$1,520
Watermark at Buzzard PointS4Studio,1BA$1,545
The ChannelStudio-C-OCStudio,1BA$1,568
Onyx on FirstS2Studio,1BA$1,620
The KelvinStudio-HS1Studio,1BA$1,634
Stratos at Bridge DistrictStudio - Stratos - AA10Studio,1BA$1,639

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Washington, DC

As of March 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwest Washington area is the $3.21 price per square foot 2E Model at Foundry Lofts in the in the Southwest Washington neighborhood starting from $3,945. The second greatest value Southwest Washington apartment is the Tower (2 Bedroom Corner) Model at Waterside Towers starting at $3,586 with a $2.99 price per square foot in the Mall 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.
Foundry Lofts2E2BR,2.5BA$3.21
Waterside TowersTower (2 Bedroom Corner)2BR,2BA$2.99
Harlow Navy YardHayworth 12BR,2BA$3.07
309 Constitution Ave NE, Unit Top Floor #3309 Constitution Ave NE2BR,1BA$2.63
Capitol Park TowerJr2 BR / 2 BA2BR,2BA$3.38
909909- A11BR,1BA$3.16
6 O St SW, Unit Unit 16 O St SW1BR,1BA$2.71
800 4th St SW, Unit Apt. S417800 4th St SW1BR,1BA$3.36
John Jay ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.30
Capitol Park Plaza and TwinsStudio 1 BathStudio ,1BA$2.96

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Southwest Washington, Washington, DC

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Among cities in District of Columbia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Southwest Washington?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Southwest Washington is at 555 listed at $1,246.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Southwest Washington Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Southwest Washington Apartment is $1,653 at Harlow Navy Yard.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Southwest Washington Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Southwest Washington is starting from $2,049 at The Lex at Waterfront.

What is the most affordable Southwest Washington Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Southwest Washington Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Watermark at Buzzard Point and starts from $5,101.

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