Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Washington Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,000 (96 Rentals)

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555
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$1,246 - $4,586
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555

555 E St SWWashington, DC 20024
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$1,400

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1532 2nd St SW

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Modern on M
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$1,611 - $8,033
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Modern on M

465 M St SWWashington, DC 20024
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Onyx on First
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$1,632 - $3,470
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Onyx on First

1100 1st St SEWashington, DC 20003
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$1,650 - $2,150

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1101 3rd St SW

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Illume
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$1,678 - $7,866
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Illume

853 New Jersey Ave SEWashington, DC 20003
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1221 Van
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$1,725 - $5,080
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1221 Van

1221 Van St SEWashington, DC 20003
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Gallery 64
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$1,733 - $9,764
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Gallery 64

64 H St SWWashington, DC 20024
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Parc Riverside
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$1,768 - $4,784
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Parc Riverside

1011 1st St SEWashington, DC 20003
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The Westerly
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$1,777 - $5,182
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The Westerly

350 Maple Dr SWWashington, DC 20024
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Crossing DC
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$1,836 - $16,155
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Crossing DC

949 First St SEWashington, DC 20003
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The Tides
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$1,837 - $8,335
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The Tides

35 Parker Row SWWashington, DC 20024
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Venture on I
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$1,840 - $3,537
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Venture on I

60 I St SWWashington, DC 20024
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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
Leo at WaterfrontAffordable Studio ADU-LeoStudio,1BA$1,489
The Lex at WaterfrontAffordable Studio ADU-LexStudio,1BA$1,489
John Jay ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,544
Reflections at the WharfX14-SStudio,1BA$1,570
The ChannelStudio-C-OCStudio,1BA$1,573
Watermark at Buzzard PointS4Studio,1BA$1,587
Modern on MStudio-S06 ClassicStudio,1BA$1,611
Harlow Navy YardHepburn3A1BR,1BA$1,659

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Washington, DC

As of April 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwest Washington area is the $3.18 price per square foot 2E Model at Foundry Lofts in the in the Southwest Washington neighborhood starting from $3,907. The second greatest value Southwest Washington apartment is the 1025 First St SE Model at 1025 First St SE, Unit Unit 301 starting at $2,890 with a $3.21 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 Lofts2E2BR,2.5BA$3.18
1025 First St SE, Unit Unit 3011025 First St SE2BR,1BA$3.21
1425 4th St SW, Unit A-7121425 4th St SW2BR,2BA$3.46
Harlow Navy YardHayworth 12BR,2BA$3.04
309 Constitution Ave NE, Unit Top Floor #3309 Constitution Ave NE2BR,1BA$2.63
Waterside TowersTower (Efficiency)Studio ,1BA$3.30
800 4th St SW, Unit Apt. S417800 4th St SW1BR,1BA$3.36
John Jay ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.30
Seventy1Hundred Capitol Yards100-S2Studio ,1BA$3.45
Valo ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.35

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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.

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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 $1,659.

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 $5,209.

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 439 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 $1,163 which is $4,046 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest Washington.

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