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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 Colette priced from $1,618. Capitol Park Plaza And Twins has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,722. Here are the most affordable Southwest Washington apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
ColetteColette S2Studio,1BA$1,618
Capitol Park Plaza And TwinsStudioStudio,1BA$1,722
Modern on MStudio-S06 ClassicStudio,1BA$1,729
Valo ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,731
Lex and Leo at Waterfront StationStudio - LeoStudio,1BA$1,759
RiverpointSTA8Studio,1BA$1,776
The ChannelStudio-C-OCStudio,1BA$1,780
The KileyUnionStudio,1BA$1,810
Waterside TowersGarden (1 Bedroom Corner)1BR,1BA$1,844
Alula at Bridge DistrictStudio - Alula - E01Studio,1BA$1,872

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Washington, DC

As of June 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest Washington area is the $3.37 price per square foot 2E Model at Foundry Lofts in the in the Southwest Washington neighborhood starting from $4,150. The second greatest value Southwest Washington apartment is the 3 Bedroom Highrise Model at Channel Square Apartments starting at $2,840 with a $2.89 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$3.37
Channel Square Apartments3 Bedroom Highrise3BR,1.5BA$2.89
909909- A21BR,1BA$3.11
70 Capitol Yards70- AA031BR,1BA$3.47
Seventy1Hundred70- AA031BR,1BA$3.47
Hill HouseStandard 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.57
Lex and Leo at Waterfront StationOne Bedroom - Lex1BR,1BA$3.06
Waterside TowersTower (Efficiency)Studio ,1BA$3.30
F1RST Residences1 Bed - 1 Bath | aj1a1BR,1BA$3.69
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 207 Apartments for Rent in Southwest Washington, DC with pricing that ranges from $1,075 to $17,150. There are also 163 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southwest Washington ranging from $1,625 to $12,000.

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 $1,625 to $12,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,315.

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 $1,515 to $17,150, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,500 to $4,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,345.

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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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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.