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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 555 priced from $1,246. Verge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,619. Here are the most affordable Southwest Waterfront apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
555Senior Housing S2Studio,1BA$1,246
VergeS1AStudio,1BA$1,619
Modern on MStudio-S02a ModernStudio,1BA$1,688
Insignia On MStudio-S02Studio,1BA$1,704
Capitol Park Plaza And TwinsStudioStudio,1BA$1,722

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Waterfront, DC

As of September 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest Waterfront area is the $3.49 price per square foot Two Bedroom Two Bath (1005 SF) Model at Ore 82 in the in the Southwest Washington neighborhood starting from $3,509. The second greatest value Southwest Waterfront apartment is the 3 Bedroom Highrise Model at Channel Square Apartments starting at $2,840 with a $2.89 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.
Ore 82Two Bedroom Two Bath (1005 SF)2BR,2BA$3.49
Channel Square Apartments3 Bedroom Highrise3BR,1.5BA$2.89
The Kelvin2 Bed/2 Bath Junior-HJR2B2BR,2BA$3.69
909909- A31BR,1BA$3.34
301 M St NW, Unit 3301 M St NW1BR,1BA$2.87
70 Capitol Yards70-S1Studio ,1BA$3.05
Seventy1Hundred100-S4Studio ,1BA$3.16
Waterside TowersTower (Efficiency)Studio ,1BA$3.65
Hill HouseStandard EfficencyStudio ,1BA$3.49
Capitol Park Plaza And TwinsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.55

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southwest Waterfront, Washington, DC

Ranked #26

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Southwest Waterfront

What type of rentals are currently available in Southwest Waterfront?

There are currently 149 Apartments for Rent in Southwest Waterfront, DC with pricing that ranges from $1,240 to $17,219. There are also 57 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southwest Waterfront ranging from $980 to $6,050.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Southwest Waterfront?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Southwest Waterfront ranges from $980 to $6,050 with an average monthly rent of $2,864.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Southwest Waterfront?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Southwest Waterfront range from $1,515 to $17,219, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $4,800 to $4,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,245.

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