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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. 215 C Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,652. Here are the most affordable Southwest Washington apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
555Senior Housing S4Studio,1BA$1,246
215 C Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,652
ColetteColette S1Studio,1BA$1,658
Capitol Park Plaza And TwinsStudioStudio,1BA$1,722
Modern on MStudio-S06 ClassicStudio,1BA$1,729
Watermark at Buzzard PointJ3Studio,1BA$1,803
VergeS3AStudio,1BA$1,810
The ByronA1 | Jr 1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,855
The ChannelStudio-C-OCStudio,1BA$1,864
West HalfStudio | S01Studio,1BA$1,866

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Washington, DC

As of July 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest Washington area is the $3.25 price per square foot CB01.1 Model at J.COOPERS ROW in the in the Southwest Washington neighborhood starting from $3,399. The second greatest value Southwest Washington apartment is the Two Bedroom - Leo Model at Lex and Leo at Waterfront Station starting at $3,320 with a $3.31 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.
J.COOPERS ROWCB01.12BR,2BA$3.25
Lex and Leo at Waterfront StationTwo Bedroom - Leo2BR,2BA$3.31
Channel Square Apartments3 Bedroom Highrise3BR,1.5BA$2.89
70 Capitol Yards70-A31BR,1BA$3.35
Seventy1Hundred70-A31BR,1BA$3.35
Foundry Lofts1B1BR,1BA$3.08
The KileyAnthem A1BR,1BA$3.52
Lex and Leo at Waterfront StationOne Bedroom - Lex1BR,1BA$3.51
Hill HouseStandard EfficencyStudio ,1BA$3.25
Capitol Park Plaza And TwinsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.55

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Frequently Asked Questions about Southwest Washington

What type of rentals are currently available in Southwest Washington?

There are currently 217 Apartments for Rent in Southwest Washington, DC with pricing that ranges from $1,240 to $16,843. There are also 120 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southwest Washington ranging from $960 to $5,250.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Southwest Washington?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Southwest Washington ranges from $960 to $5,250 with an average monthly rent of $2,844.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Southwest Washington?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Southwest Washington range from $1,505 to $14,995, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,900 to $4,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,245.

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Written by: Cheryl Bowman

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