Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Washington Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,000 (84 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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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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$1,500 - $2,400

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1435 4th St SW

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Parc Riverside
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$1,573 - $5,378
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Parc Riverside

1011 1st St SEWashington, DC 20003
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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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Modern on M
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$1,698 - $6,228
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Modern on M

465 M St SWWashington, DC 20024
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John Jay Apartments
$1,700 - $2,095
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$1,700 - $2,095

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John Jay Apartments

314 E Capitol St NEWashington, DC 20003
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property at 1425 4th St SW

$1,725

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

1425 4th St SW

WashingtonDC20024
property at 3 Tingey Sq SE

$1,730

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$1,730

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$1,730

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3 Tingey Sq SE

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property at 1211 Van St SE

$1,750 - $3,795

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1211 Van St SE

WashingtonDC20003
property at 1425 4th St SW

$1,825

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

1425 4th St SW

WashingtonDC20024
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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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
WashingtonDC20024
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The Byron
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$1,854 - $7,516
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$1,854 - $7,516

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The Byron

101 V St SWWashington, DC 20024
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Onyx on First
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$1,862 - $3,582
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$1,862 - $3,582

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Onyx on First

1100 1st St SEWashington, DC 20003
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Crossing DC
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$1,885 - $9,646
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$1,885 - $9,646

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Crossing DC

949 First St SEWashington, DC 20003
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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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Illume
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$1,941 - $7,463
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$1,941 - $7,463

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Illume

853 New Jersey Ave SEWashington, DC 20003
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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 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
320 Constitution Ave NEStudioStudio,1BA$1,495
Parc RiversideStudio-3EStudio,1BA$1,573
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
John Jay ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Washington, DC

As of July 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwest Washington area is the $3.51 price per square foot 2J Renovation 2 Model at Foundry Lofts in the in the Southwest Washington neighborhood starting from $4,437. The second greatest value Southwest Washington apartment is the Flynn 3 Model at Harlow Navy Yard starting at $3,612 with a $3.23 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.
Foundry Lofts2J Renovation 22BR,2.5BA$3.51
Harlow Navy YardFlynn 32BR,2.5BA$3.23
MDXL FlatsB42BR,2BA$1.45
Waterside TowersGarden (2 Bedroom Outside)2BR,1BA$2.78
309 Constitution Ave NE, Unit Top Floor #3309 Constitution Ave NE2BR,1BA$2.63
909909- A11BR,1BA$3.23
Ore 82One Bedroom One Bath (590 SF)1BR,1BA$3.58
Leo at WaterfrontAffordable 1 Bedroom ADU-Leo1BR,1BA$2.90
Channel Square Apartments1 Bedroom Townhome1BR,1BA$3.54
320 Constitution Ave NEStudioStudio ,1BA$3.32

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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

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Lifestyle Ratings

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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 $1,323 at MDL Flats.

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 $1,458 at MDXL Flats.

What is the most affordable Southwest Washington Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Southwest Washington Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Illume and starts from $5,158.

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