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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Waterfront Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,100 (65 Rentals)
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511 G St SW
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600 7th St SW
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$1,323 - $1,6761 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
MDL Flats
1550 First St SWWashington, DC 20024
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511 G St SW
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Channel Square Apartments
325 P St SWWashington, DC 20024
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$1,378 - $5,608
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Watermark at Buzzard Point
1900 Half St SWWashington, DC 20002
Room in Shared 7 bed/4 bath home, Unit G
600 7th St SW
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600 7th St SW
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1435 4th St SW
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1435 4th St SW, Unit B217
1435 4th St SW
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$1,599 - $2,374Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Reflections at the Wharf
1001 3rd St SWWashington, DC 20024
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$1,636 - $6,849Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Riverpoint
2121 1st St SWWashington, DC 20024
1250 4th St SW
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$1,661 - $4,142Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Leo at Waterfront
1150 4th St SWWashington, DC 20024
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$1,679 - $8,267Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
West Half
1201 Half St SEWashington, DC 20003
800 4th St SW, Unit S503
800 4th St SW
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350 G St SW, Unit N123
350 G St SW
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$1,699 - $3,720Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Waterside Towers
907 6th St SWWashington, DC 20024
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$1,731 - $6,228
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Modern on M
465 M St SWWashington, DC 20024
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$1,740 - $7,516
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The Byron
101 V St SWWashington, DC 20024
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$1,744 - $3,571Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Capitol Park Plaza and Twins
201 I St SWWashington, DC 20024
1311 Delaware Ave SW
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1211 Van St SE
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$1,781 - $6,775Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
J.COOPERS ROW
1319 S Capitol St SWWashington, DC 20003
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The Kiley
600 4th St SWWashington, DC 20024
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$1,800Studio Apartment Available Aug 23
800 4th St SW, Unit N725
800 4th St SWWashington, DC 20024
1425 4th St SW
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1425 4th St SW, Unit 317
1425 4th St SW
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1425 4th St SW
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1425 4th St SW
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1425 4th St SW
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$1,846 - $4,995Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Valo Apartments
222 M St SWWashington, DC 20024
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$1,848 - $8,616
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Gallery 64
64 H St SWWashington, DC 20024
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$1,857 - $5,360
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The Westerly
350 Maple Dr SWWashington, DC 20024
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$1,870
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$1,870
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949 1st St SE, Unit SI FL5-ID733
949 1st St SEWashington, DC 20003
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$1,891 - $3,707
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Venture on I
60 I St SWWashington, DC 20024
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$1,905 - $3,649Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 31
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41 L St SEWashington, DC 20003
800 4th St SW, Unit N117
800 4th St SW
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800 4th St SW, Unit N117
800 4th St SW
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$1,980
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949 1st St SE, Unit SI FL10-ID300
949 1st St SEWashington, DC 20003
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$1,989 - $4,668Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Artline Apartments
301 M St SWWashington, DC 20024
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$1,990 - $5,807
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Everly
2000 2nd St SWWashington, DC 20024
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$2,072 - $3,937Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Lex at Waterfront
1151-1551 4th St SWWashington, DC 20024
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$2,080
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70 I St SE, Unit SI FL6-ID879
70 I St SEWashington, DC 20003
37 L St SE
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$2,100
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70 I St SE, Unit SI FL8-ID882
70 I St SEWashington, DC 20003
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MDXL Flats
1530 1st St SWWashington, DC 20024
240 M St SW
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Capitol Park Tower
301 G St NWWashington, DC 20024
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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 |
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| Southwest Waterfront Studio Apartments | $1,985 | $1,350 | $2,749 |
| Southwest Waterfront 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,474 | $1,323 | $5,275 |
| Southwest Waterfront 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,897 | $1,676 | $8,571 |
| Southwest Waterfront 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,305 | $1,501 | $10,000+ |
| Southwest Waterfront 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,510 | $1,266 | $1,776 |
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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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| MDL Flats | A7 | 1BR,1BA | $1,323 |
| Channel Square Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| MDXL Flats | B4 | 2BR,2BA | $1,458 |
| Reflections at the Wharf | X05-S | Studio,1BA | $1,599 |
| Watermark at Buzzard Point | S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,606 |
| Riverpoint | STA3 | Studio,1BA | $1,636 |
| Waterside Towers | Tower (Efficiency) | Studio,1BA | $1,699 |
| Maren | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,729 |
| Modern on M | Studio-S05 Classic | Studio,1BA | $1,731 |
| West Half | 1 Bedroom - 1 Bath | Aj1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,734 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Waterfront, DC
As of July 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwest Waterfront area is the $3.70 price per square foot B05 Model at Eliot on 4th in the in the Mall neighborhood starting from $4,215. The second greatest value Southwest Waterfront apartment is the B4 Model at MDXL Flats starting at $1,458 with a $1.45 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliot on 4th | B05 | 2BR,2BA | $3.70 |
| MDXL Flats | B4 | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| The Lex at Waterfront | Two Bedroom Two Bath- Lex | 2BR,2BA | $3.08 |
| Valo Apartments | Jr. One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.33 |
| Waterside Towers | Tower (Efficiency) | Studio ,1BA | $2.83 |
| Modern on M | 1 Bed/1 Bath-A03 Modern | 1BR,1BA | $3.53 |
| Channel Square Apartments | 1 Bedroom Townhome | 1BR,1BA | $3.54 |
| Capitol Park Plaza and Twins | Studio 1 Bath | Studio ,1BA | $3.60 |
| Watermark at Buzzard Point | S2 | Studio ,1BA | $3.89 |
| MDL Flats | PH04 | 1BR,1BA | $3.83 |
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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 $1,734.
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 $5,119.
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 219 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 $1,334 which is $3,785 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest Waterfront.
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