Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest/Navy Yard Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $600 (112 Rentals)

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Washington View
$1,400 - $2,246
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$1,400 - $2,246
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Washington View

2629 Douglass Rd SEWashington, DC 20020
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property at 1532 2nd St SW

$1,400

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1532 2nd St SW

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Watermark at Buzzard Point
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$1,439 - $5,864
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$1,418 - $5,843
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Watermark at Buzzard Point

1900 Half St SWWashington, DC 20002
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property at 2650 Birney Pl SE

$1,495

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2650 Birney Pl SE, Unit 103

2650 Birney Pl SE
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Blackbird
$1,521 - $5,022
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$1,499 - $5,000
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Blackbird

1401 Pennsylvania Ave SEWashington, DC 20003
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John Jay Apartments
$1,544 - $2,150
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$1,544 - $2,150
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John Jay Apartments

314 E Capitol St NEWashington, DC 20003
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Modern on M
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$1,611 - $7,903
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Modern on M

465 M St SWWashington, DC 20024
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The Westerly
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$1,622 - $5,182
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$1,595 - $5,155
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The Westerly

350 Maple Dr SWWashington, DC 20024
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Bell Capitol Hill
$1,625 - $4,768
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$1,619 - $4,762
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$1,625 - $4,768
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Bell Capitol Hill

1717 E Capitol St SEWashington, DC 20003
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Onyx on First
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$1,632 - $3,492
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$1,625 - $3,485
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Onyx on First

1100 1st St SEWashington, DC 20003
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property at 1101 3rd St SW

$1,650 - $1,850

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1101 3rd St SW

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1221 Van
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$1,682 - $4,487
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$1,592 - $4,397
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1221 Van

1221 Van St SEWashington, DC 20003
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F1RST Residences
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$1,692 - $5,574
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F1RST Residences

1263 First St SEWashington, DC 20003
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Southwest/Navy Yard, Washington, DC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southwest/Navy Yard Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwest/Navy Yard area of Washington, DC is a 1 Bed unit found at Howard Hill priced from $763. Greenwood Manor Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable Southwest/Navy Yard apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Howard HillOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$763
Greenwood Manor Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$825
555Senior Housing S2Studio,1BA$1,246
1301-1305 U St SE2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,316
MDL FlatsA71BR,1BA$1,323
Cedar HeightsTwo Bedroom- The Cypress2BR,1BA$1,377
Oxford ManorOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,436
Washington ViewThree Bedroom Two Bath3BR,2BA$1,439

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest/Navy Yard, DC

As of April 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwest/Navy Yard area is the $2.19 price per square foot 2617 Douglass Pl SE Model at 2617 Douglass Pl SE, Unit 303 in the in the Southeast Washington neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Southwest/Navy Yard apartment is the 532 8th St SE Model at 532 8th St SE, Unit Penthouse starting at $2,350 with a $1.96 price per square foot in the Southeast Washington neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwest/Navy Yard apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2617 Douglass Pl SE, Unit 3032617 Douglass Pl SE3BR,2BA$2.19
532 8th St SE, Unit Penthouse532 8th St SE1BR,1BA$1.96
Washington ViewThree Bedroom C3BR,1BA$2.34
Cedar HeightsThree Bedroom- The Deville3BR,1BA$1.87
Greenwood Manor Apartments3 Bed, 1.5 Bath3BR,1.5BA$1.86
1301-1305 U St SE2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.65
Howard HillTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.16
Oxford ManorOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.87
Bowen Flats1BR1BR,1BA$2.57
1411 Ridge Pl SE, Unit 21411 Ridge Pl SE1BR,1BA$2.33

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Washington. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, family-friendly amenities, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwest/Navy Yard Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Southwest/Navy Yard?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southwest/Navy Yard is under $1,439.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwest/Navy Yard?

The cheapest apartment in Southwest/Navy Yard is Howard Hill which is listed at $763, while the average apartment in Southwest/Navy Yard costs $4,344.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southwest/Navy Yard?

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 548 regular apartments in Southwest/Navy Yard 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/Navy Yard?

Cheap apartments in Southwest/Navy Yard have an average cost of $943 which is $3,401 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest/Navy Yard.

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