Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Waterfront Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,134 (52 Rentals)

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property at 1250 4th St SW

$1,495 - $2,199

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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1250 4th St SW

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property at 1425 4th St SW

$1,725

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1425 4th St SW

WashingtonDC20024
property at 1425 4th St SW

$1,725 - $3,695

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1425 4th St SW

WashingtonDC20024
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Modern on M
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$1,729 - $4,443
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$1,729 - $4,443
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Modern on M

465 M St SWWashington, DC 20024
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property at 800 4th St SW

$1,750

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$1,750
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$1,750

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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800 4th St SW, Unit S323

800 4th St SW
WashingtonDC20024

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property at 1425 4th St SW

$1,825

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1425 4th St SW

WashingtonDC20024
property at 800 4th St SW

$1,455 - $2,800

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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800 4th St SW

WashingtonDC20024
property at 350 G St SW

$1,845

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$1,845
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$1,845

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Oct 1

350 G St SW, Unit 626

350 G St SW
WashingtonDC20024
property at 1301 Delaware Ave SW

$1,900

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$1,900
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$1,900

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1301 Delaware Ave SW, Unit RiverPark

1301 Delaware Ave SW
WashingtonDC20024
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Venture on I
Rent Specials
$1,903 - $3,002
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$1,903 - $3,002
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 31

Venture on I

60 I St SWWashington, DC 20024
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Gallery 64
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$1,951 - $10,200
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$1,951 - $10,200
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Gallery 64

64 H St SWWashington, DC 20024
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The Byron
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$1,971 - $10,474
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$1,971 - $10,474
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The Byron

101 V St SWWashington, DC 20024
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property at 800 4th St SW

$2,050

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$2,050
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$2,050

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

800 4th St SW, Unit N117

800 4th St SW
WashingtonDC20024
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MDXL Flats
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

MDXL Flats

1530 1st St SWWashington, DC 20024
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Capitol Park Tower
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Capitol Park Tower

301 G St NWWashington, DC 20024
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Seventy1Hundred
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Seventy1Hundred

70 Eye St SEWashington, DC 20003
property at 1435 4th St SW

$1,650

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$1,650
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$1,650

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1435 4th St SW, Unit B602

1435 4th St SW
WashingtonDC20024
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Verge
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Verge

1800 Half St SWWashington, DC 20024
property at 82 Q St SW

$1,845

1 Bedroom Rentals

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82 Q St SW

WashingtonDC20024
property at 37 L St SE

$1,995 - $3,100

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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37 L St SE

WashingtonDC20003

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Southwest Waterfront, Washington, DC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southwest Waterfront Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwest Waterfront area of Washington, DC is a 1 Bed unit found at MDL Flats priced from $1,323. The Lex at Waterfront has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,511. Here are the most affordable Southwest Waterfront apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MDL FlatsA71BR,1BA$1,323
The Lex at WaterfrontAffordable Studio ADU-LexStudio,1BA$1,511
Seventy1Hundred70-S1Studio,1BA$1,631
RiverpointSTA3Studio,1BA$1,723
Modern on MStudio-S06 ClassicStudio,1BA$1,729
Capitol Park Plaza and TwinsStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,744
Channel Square Apartments1 Bedroom Highrise1BR,1BA$1,750
Reflections at the WharfX14-SStudio,1BA$1,799
VergeS3AStudio,1BA$1,856
Waterside TowersGarden (1 Bedroom Corner)1BR,1BA$1,898

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Waterfront, DC

As of August 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwest Waterfront area is the $2.86 price per square foot Fountain Model at The Kiley in the in the Mall neighborhood starting from $3,131. The second greatest value Southwest Waterfront apartment is the B2 Model at Watermark at Buzzard Point starting at $3,729 with a $3.83 price per square foot in the Southwest Washington neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwest Waterfront apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The KileyFountain2BR,1.5BA$2.86
Watermark at Buzzard PointB22BR,2BA$3.83
Waterside TowersGarden (2 Bedroom Duplex)2BR,1BA$2.89
Leo at WaterfrontOne Bedroom - Leo1BR,1BA$3.38
J.COOPERS ROWJA14.11BR,1BA$3.71
Valo ApartmentsJr. One Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.92
Channel Square Apartments1 Bedroom Townhome1BR,1BA$3.54
Capitol Park Plaza and TwinsStudio 1 BathStudio ,1BA$3.60
VergeS3AStudio ,1BA$3.87
MDL FlatsPH041BR,1BA$3.83

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Southwest Waterfront, Washington, DC

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Among cities in District of Columbia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwest Waterfront Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Southwest Waterfront?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Southwest Waterfront is at The Lex at Waterfront listed at $1,511.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Southwest Waterfront Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Southwest Waterfront Apartment is $1,323 at MDL Flats.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Southwest Waterfront Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Southwest Waterfront is starting from $2,199 at Waterside Towers.

What is the most affordable Southwest Waterfront Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Southwest Waterfront Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at NOVEL South Capitol and starts from $5,023.

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