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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Waterfront Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,100 (83 Rentals)
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600 7th St SW
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555 E St SWWashington, DC 20024
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MDL Flats
1550 First St SWWashington, DC 20024
1532 2nd St SW
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Room in Shared 7 bed/4 bath home, Unit B
600 7th St SW
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Watermark at Buzzard Point
1900 Half St SWWashington, DC 20002
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Leo at Waterfront
1150 4th St SWWashington, DC 20024
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The Lex at Waterfront
1151-1551 4th St SWWashington, DC 20024
430 M St SW
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600 7th St SW
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Reflections at the Wharf
1001 3rd St SWWashington, DC 20024
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J.COOPERS ROW
1319 S Capitol St SWWashington, DC 20003
300 M St SW
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1311 Delaware Ave SW, Unit S545
1311 Delaware Ave SW
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1311 Delaware Ave SW
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Modern on M
465 M St SWWashington, DC 20024
232 2nd St SE
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Onyx on First
1100 1st St SEWashington, DC 20003
1435 4th St SW, Unit B217, Unit B217
1435 4th St SW
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1101 3rd St SW
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Illume
853 New Jersey Ave SEWashington, DC 20003
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Valo Apartments
222 M St SWWashington, DC 20024
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Riverpoint
2121 1st St SWWashington, DC 20024
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Seventy1Hundred Capitol Yards
70 I St SEWashington, DC 20003
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Capitol Park Plaza and Twins
201 I St SWWashington, DC 20024
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1221 Van
1221 Van St SEWashington, DC 20003
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Gallery 64
64 H St SWWashington, DC 20024
800 4th St SW, Unit S503, Unit S503
800 4th St SW
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Parc Riverside
1011 1st St SEWashington, DC 20003
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$1,777 - $5,182
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The Westerly
350 Maple Dr SWWashington, DC 20024
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Hill House
110 D St SEWashington, DC 20003
1250 4th St SW
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Maren
71 Potomac Ave SEWashington, DC 20003
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The Kiley
600 4th St SWWashington, DC 20024
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Crossing DC
949 First St SEWashington, DC 20003
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The Tides
35 Parker Row SWWashington, DC 20024
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Coda on Half | Luxury Navy Yard / SE DC Apartments for Rent | A Placemakr Experience
41 L St SEWashington, DC 20003
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Venture on I
60 I St SWWashington, DC 20024
350 G St SW, Unit 626, Unit 626
350 G St SW
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109 C St SE
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1101 3rd St SW, Unit 814, Unit 814
1101 3rd St SW
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The Garrett
150 I St SEWashington, DC 20003
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F1RST Residences
1263 First St SEWashington, DC 20003
800 4th St SW, Unit N117, Unit N117
800 4th St SW
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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 | $2,000 | $1,246 | $4,755 |
| Southwest Waterfront 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,514 | $1,323 | $6,022 |
| Southwest Waterfront 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,847 | $1,676 | $8,571 |
| Southwest Waterfront 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,687 | $1,501 | $10,000+ |
| Southwest Waterfront 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,594 | $1,266 | $2,436 |
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Cheapest Available Southwest Waterfront Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwest Waterfront area of Washington, DC is a Studio unit found at 555 priced from $1,246. MDL Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,323. Here are the most affordable Southwest Waterfront apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 555 | Senior Housing S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,246 |
| MDL Flats | A7 | 1BR,1BA | $1,323 |
| The Lex at Waterfront | Affordable Studio ADU-Lex | Studio,1BA | $1,489 |
| Leo at Waterfront | Affordable Studio ADU-Leo | Studio,1BA | $1,489 |
| Reflections at the Wharf | X14-S | Studio,1BA | $1,570 |
| The Channel | Studio-C-OC | Studio,1BA | $1,573 |
| Watermark at Buzzard Point | S4 | Studio,1BA | $1,587 |
| Modern on M | Studio-S06 Classic | Studio,1BA | $1,611 |
| Valo Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,690 |
| West Half | Studio Smart Suite | S02bf | Studio,1BA | $1,699 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Waterfront, DC
As of April 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwest Waterfront area is the $3.21 price per square foot 1025 First St SE Model at 1025 First St SE, Unit Unit 301 in the in the Southwest Washington neighborhood starting from $2,890. The second greatest value Southwest Waterfront apartment is the 1425 4th St SW Model at 1425 4th St SW, Unit A-712 starting at $2,997 with a $3.46 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1025 First St SE, Unit Unit 301 | 1025 First St SE | 2BR,1BA | $3.21 |
| 1425 4th St SW, Unit A-712 | 1425 4th St SW | 2BR,2BA | $3.46 |
| Waterside Towers | Tower (Efficiency) | Studio ,1BA | $3.30 |
| Ore 82 | One Bedroom One Bath (590 SF) | 1BR,1BA | $3.58 |
| 800 4th St SW, Unit Apt. S417 | 800 4th St SW | 1BR,1BA | $3.36 |
| 909 | 909- S2 | Studio ,1BA | $3.61 |
| Seventy1Hundred | 100-S2 | Studio ,1BA | $3.48 |
| Seventy1Hundred Capitol Yards | 100-S2 | Studio ,1BA | $3.45 |
| Valo Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.35 |
| Capitol Park Plaza and Twins | Studio 1 Bath | Studio ,1BA | $3.55 |
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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 $1,699.
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 $4,772.
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 435 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 $1,215 which is $3,557 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest Waterfront.
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