Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest/Navy Yard Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $400 (132 Rentals)

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555
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$1,246 - $5,304
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555

555 E St SWWashington, DC 20024
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1411 Ridge Pl SE, Unit 2
$1,395
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$1,395

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1411 Ridge Pl SE, Unit 2

1411 Ridge Pl SEWashington, DC 20020
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1411 Ridge Pl SE, Unit 4
$1,495
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$1,495

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1411 Ridge Pl SE, Unit 4

1411 Ridge Pl SEWashington, DC 20020
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Washington View
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$1,499 - $3,304
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2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Washington View

2629 Douglass Rd SEWashington, DC 20020
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property at 1434 A St SE

$1,500 - $1,595

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1434 A St SE

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property at 1435 4th St SW

$1,500 - $1,750

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1435 4th St SW

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property at 1435 4th St SW

$1,575

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1435 4th St SW, Unit B217

1435 4th St SW
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Parc Riverside
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$1,648 - $5,346
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Parc Riverside

1011 1st St SEWashington, DC 20003
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property at 1250 4th St SW

$1,500 - $2,150

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1250 4th St SW

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Onyx on First
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$1,672 - $3,482
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Onyx on First

1100 1st St SEWashington, DC 20003
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property at 350 G St SW

$1,695

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350 G St SW, Unit N123

350 G St SW
WashingtonDC20024

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property at 800 4th St SW

$1,695

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800 4th St SW, Unit S503

800 4th St SW
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John Jay Apartments
$1,700 - $2,095
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John Jay Apartments

314 E Capitol St NEWashington, DC 20003
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The Byron
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$1,701 - $7,516
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The Byron

101 V St SWWashington, DC 20024
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Modern on M
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$1,709 - $6,279
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Modern on M

465 M St SWWashington, DC 20024
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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 2 Beds unit found at Oxford Manor priced from $491. 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
Oxford ManorTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$491
Greenwood Manor Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$825
555Senior Housing S2Studio,1BA$1,246
Bowen Flats1BR1BR,1BA$1,292
MDL FlatsA71BR,1BA$1,323
The ClaraTHE MUHAMMAD Studio Apartment: LIHTC, LIHTC 50% AMStudio,1BA$1,347
Channel Square ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,350
Cedar HeightsTwo Bedroom- The Cypress2BR,1BA$1,377
Howard HillTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,378

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

As of July 09, 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 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/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
MDXL FlatsB42BR,2BA$1.45
Cedar HeightsThree Bedroom- The Deville3BR,1BA$1.87
Greenwood Manor Apartments3 Bed, 1.5 Bath3BR,1.5BA$1.86
Howard HillTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.76
Washington ViewTwo Bedroom B2BR,1BA$2.06
Oxford ManorOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.87
1411 Ridge Pl SE, Unit 41411 Ridge Pl SE1BR,1BA$2.14
Frederick Douglass1x1 624 SF1BR,1BA$2.14
Bowen Flats1BR1BR,1BA$2.10

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Southwest/Navy Yard, Washington, DC

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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Southwest/Navy Yard?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Southwest/Navy Yard is at 555 listed at $1,246.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Southwest/Navy Yard Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Southwest/Navy Yard Apartment is $825 at Greenwood Manor Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Southwest/Navy Yard Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Southwest/Navy Yard is starting from $491 at Oxford Manor.

What is the most affordable Southwest/Navy Yard Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Southwest/Navy Yard Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Greenwood Manor Apartments and starts from $1,600.

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