Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Waterfront Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,100 (61 Rentals)

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Modern on M
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$1,509 - $6,553
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$1,509 - $6,553
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Modern on M

465 M St SWWashington, DC 20024
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property at 1435 4th St SW

$1,575

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$1,575
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$1,575

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1435 4th St SW, Unit B217

1435 4th St SW
WashingtonDC20024

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property at 800 4th St SW

$1,695

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$1,695
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$1,695

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800 4th St SW, Unit S503

800 4th St SW
WashingtonDC20024
property at 800 4th St SW

$1,695 - $2,250

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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800 4th St SW

WashingtonDC20024
property at 800 4th St SW

$1,700

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$1,700
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$1,700

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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800 4th St SW, Unit S207

800 4th St SW
WashingtonDC20024
property at 350 G St SW

$1,700

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$1,700
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$1,700

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350 G St SW, Unit N403

350 G St SW
WashingtonDC20024
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Gallery 64
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$1,734 - $8,514
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$1,734 - $8,514
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Gallery 64

64 H St SWWashington, DC 20024
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property at 1435 4th St SW

$1,550 - $1,750

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1435 4th St SW

WashingtonDC20024

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property at 350 G St SW

$1,775

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$1,775
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$1,775

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 1

350 G St SW, Unit N123

350 G St SW
WashingtonDC20024
property at 355 I St SW

$1,795

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$1,795
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$1,795

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 31

355 I St SW, Unit 203

355 I St SW
WashingtonDC20024
property at 1211 Van St SE

$1,800 - $2,500

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1211 Van St SE

WashingtonDC20003
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The Byron
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$1,808 - $7,516
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$1,808 - $7,516
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The Byron

101 V St SWWashington, DC 20024
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The Westerly
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$1,822 - $5,360
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$1,822 - $5,360
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The Westerly

350 Maple Dr SWWashington, DC 20024
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Venture on I
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$1,837 - $3,597
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$1,837 - $3,597
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Venture on I

60 I St SWWashington, DC 20024
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1221 Van
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$2,003 - $4,812
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$2,003 - $4,812
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1221 Van

1221 Van St SEWashington, DC 20003
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MDXL Flats
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

MDXL Flats

1530 1st St SWWashington, DC 20024
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property at 1250 4th St SW

$1,500 - $1,725

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1250 4th St SW

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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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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. Channel Square Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here are the most affordable Southwest Waterfront apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MDL FlatsA71BR,1BA$1,323
Channel Square ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,350
Modern on MStudio-S06 ClassicStudio,1BA$1,509
Reflections at the WharfX14-SStudio,1BA$1,545
Watermark at Buzzard PointS4Studio,1BA$1,567
The ChannelStudio-C-OCStudio,1BA$1,603
VergeS3AStudio,1BA$1,627
Coda on Half | Luxury Navy Yard / SE DC Apartments for Rent | A Placemakr ExperienceA2Studio,1BA$1,654
MarenS1AStudio,1BA$1,686
ColetteColette S1Studio,1BA$1,711

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Waterfront, DC

As of May 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwest Waterfront area is the $3.85 price per square foot C2 Model at Watermark at Buzzard Point in the in the Southwest Washington neighborhood starting from $5,045. The second greatest value Southwest Waterfront apartment is the B05 Model at Eliot on 4th starting at $4,181 with a $3.67 price per square foot in the Mall 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.
Watermark at Buzzard PointC23BR,2BA$3.85
Eliot on 4thB052BR,2BA$3.67
1301 Delaware Ave SW, Unit N8121301 Delaware Ave SW2BR,2BA$3.52
Waterside TowersTower (Efficiency)Studio ,1BA$3.27
NOVEL South Capitol1 Bed/1 Bath-S02 East1BR,1BA$3.95
Channel Square Apartments1 Bedroom Townhome1BR,1BA$3.54
Modern on MStudio-S02 ModernStudio ,1BA$3.87
Capitol Park Plaza and TwinsStudio 1 BathStudio ,1BA$3.55
VergeS2AStudio ,1BA$3.80
MDL FlatsPH04Studio ,1BA$3.83

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Rent Smart in Washington DC: Best Neighborhoods to Rent for University Students

Discover the top neighborhoods for university students to rent in Washington D.C. Find affordable, convenient, and vibrant areas near major campuses on ApartmentHomeLiving.com.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Southwest Waterfront, Washington, DC

Ranked #36

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwest Waterfront Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Southwest Waterfront?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southwest Waterfront is under $1,711.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwest Waterfront?

The cheapest apartment in Southwest Waterfront is MDL Flats which is listed at $1,323, while the average apartment in Southwest Waterfront costs $3,574.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southwest Waterfront?

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 166 regular apartments in Southwest Waterfront 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 Waterfront?

Cheap apartments in Southwest Waterfront have an average cost of $1,036 which is $2,538 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest Waterfront.

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