Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Waterfront Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,000 (50 Rentals)

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800 4th St SW

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MDXL Flats
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

MDXL Flats

1530 1st St SWWashington, DC 20024
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1001 @ Waterfront
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1001 @ Waterfront

1001 3rd St SWWashington, DC 20024
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Capitol Park Tower
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Capitol Park Tower

301 G St NWWashington, DC 20024
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MDL Flats
1 Bedroom Apartments

MDL Flats

1550 First St SWWashington, DC 20024
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70 N St SE

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Meridian on First
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Meridian on First

1000 1st St SEWashington, DC 20003
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The Collective
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Collective

880 New Jersey Ave SEWashington, DC 20003
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Agora
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Agora

800 New Jersey Ave SEWashington, DC 20003
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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 Studio unit found at Colette priced from $1,620. Watermark at Buzzard Point has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,715. Here are the most affordable Southwest Waterfront apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
ColetteColette S1Studio,1BA$1,620
Watermark at Buzzard PointS4Studio,1BA$1,715
Capitol Park Plaza And TwinsStudioStudio,1BA$1,722
Modern on MStudio-S06 ClassicStudio,1BA$1,729
The ChannelStudio-C-OCStudio,1BA$1,806
1221 VanStudio | S03Studio,1BA$1,806
MarenS1AStudio,1BA$1,836
West HalfStudio | S01Studio,1BA$1,864
Coda on Half | Luxury Navy Yard / SE DC Apartments for RentA2Studio,1BA$1,872
Lex and Leo at Waterfront StationStudio - LeoStudio,1BA$1,895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Waterfront, DC

As of June 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest Waterfront area is the $2.89 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Highrise Model at Channel Square Apartments in the in the Southwest Washington neighborhood starting from $2,840. The second greatest value Southwest Waterfront apartment is the C03 Model at J.COOPERS ROW starting at $3,221 with a $3.57 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.
Channel Square Apartments3 Bedroom Highrise3BR,1.5BA$2.89
J.COOPERS ROWC032BR,2BA$3.57
909909- A31BR,1BA$2.73
Hill HouseStandard 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.57
Onyx on FirstB12BR,1BA$3.77
Eliot on 4thA061BR,1BA$3.40
Waterside TowersTower (Efficiency)Studio ,1BA$3.30
Ore 82One Bedroom One Bath (590 SF)1BR,1BA$3.85
F1RST ResidencesStudio | s03Studio ,1BA$3.92
Capitol Park Plaza And TwinsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.55

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Southwest Waterfront, Washington, DC

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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 $1,895.

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

The cheapest apartment in Southwest Waterfront is Capitol Park Plaza And Twins which is listed at $1,845, while the average apartment in Southwest Waterfront costs $5,254.

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 247 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 $894 which is $4,360 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest Waterfront.

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