
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Waterfront Neighborhood of Washington, DC (118 Rentals)


The Garrett

Lex and Leo at Waterfront Station

Waterside Towers

Vermeer

Artline Apartments

The Byron

J.COOPERS ROW

Everly

Venture on I
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Modern on M

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Watermark at Buzzard Point

Colette

Capitol Park Plaza and Twins

Parc Riverside

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The Tides
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The Kelvin

NOVEL South Capitol

1221 Van

The Channel

Incanto

909

MDL Flats

The Westerly

Crossing DC

Capitol Park Tower
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Eliot on 4th

Hill House

2121 1st St, Unit FL5-ID254

603 G St SW, Unit BasementFurnishedAPT

1425 4th St SW, Unit A102

800 4th St SW, Unit Apt. S417

600 4th St SW

2121 1st St

1300 Yards Pl SE

1300 Yards Pl SE
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Southwest Waterfront, Washington, DC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southwest Waterfront?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Waterfront Studio Apartments | $1,991 | $1,246 | $5,235 |
Southwest Waterfront 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,519 | $1,639 | $8,589 |
| Southwest Waterfront 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,809 | $1,750 | $10,000+ |
| Southwest Waterfront 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,634 | $1,505 | $10,000+ |
| Southwest Waterfront 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,579 | $1,235 | $2,415 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 118 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Southwest Waterfront Neighborhood of Washington, DC.
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Largest Available Southwest Waterfront 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Southwest Waterfront area of Washington, DC is found at Riverpoint and is listed at 1,222 square feet priced from $3,186. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverpoint | C5D | 1,222 Sq Ft | $3,186 |
| Seventy1Hundred Capitol Yards | 70-A13 | 1,159 Sq Ft | $2,505 |
| West Half | 1 Bedroom Den - 2 Bath | Ad1 | 1,159 Sq Ft | $4,164 |
| Crossing DC | A22-D | 1,124 Sq Ft | $3,629 |
| NOVEL South Capitol | 1 Bed/1 Bath Den-B03-Type A East | 1,044 Sq Ft | $3,054 |
| Colette | Colette C2 | 1,042 Sq Ft | $3,038 |
| 1331 | 1 Bed/1.5 Bath Den-D3 | 1,038 Sq Ft | $4,373 |
| F1RST Residences | 1 Bed - 1 Bath | ad03 | 1,017 Sq Ft | $2,924 |
| The Tides | 1 Bed/1.5 Bath-PH01 | 980 Sq Ft | $6,365 |
| The Byron | C11.2 | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | Den | 955 Sq Ft | $3,233 |
Cheapest Available Southwest Waterfront 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Southwest Waterfront of Washington, DC is the Affordable 1 Bedroom ADU-Lex Model starting from $1,639 at Lex and Leo at Waterfront Station. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Southwest Waterfront is currently $2,519. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Lex and Leo at Waterfront Station | Affordable 1 Bedroom ADU-Lex | $1,639 |
| Lex and Leo at Waterfront Station | Affordable 1 Bedroom ADU-Leo | $1,639 |
| Onyx on First | A3D | $1,727 |
| Modern on M | 1 Bed/1 Bath-A04 Modern | $1,729 |
| Watermark at Buzzard Point | J10 | $1,800 |
| 1221 Van | 1 Bed - 1 Bath | AJ6 | $1,804 |
| Seventy1Hundred Capitol Yards | 70-A6 | $1,807 |
| Riverpoint | JRC2 | $1,813 |
| Capitol Park Plaza and Twins | 1 Bed 1 Bath Executive | $1,845 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouthwest Waterfront, Washington, DC
Ranked #35
Among cities in District of Columbia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Southwest Waterfront Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Southwest Waterfront with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Southwest Waterfront is at Lex and Leo at Waterfront Station listed at $1,639.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Southwest Waterfront Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Southwest Waterfront is $2,519.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Southwest Waterfront Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Southwest Waterfront is a 1,222 square feet unit starting from $3,186 at Riverpoint.
What is the average size for Southwest Waterfront 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Southwest Waterfront is currently 666 sq ft.
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