
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest/Navy Yard Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $600 (90 Rentals)
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Linwood Apartments

603 G St SW, Unit 1BedRoom

555

1422 W St SE

2121 1st St, Unit FL5-ID254

1601 17th St

Cedar Heights

Watermark at Buzzard Point

Artline Reflection
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Washington View

1733 Minnesota Ave SE

Oxford Manor

Bell Capitol Hill

949 1st St SE

The Lex at Waterfront

Bowen Flats

Capitol Park Tower

816 Potomac Ave SE
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Blackbird

716 L St SE

Modern on M

1537 1st St SW, Unit 1

Alula at Bridge District

2121 1st St

232 2nd St SE

1620 C Street Apartments

1830 Independence Ave SE
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1425 4th St SW

1301 Delaware Ave SW

1721 Minnesota Ave SE

1435 4th St SW

1221 Van

Harlow Navy Yard

Stratos at Bridge District

Maren

Beckert's Park

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John Jay Apartments

355 I St SW

Venture on I

1600 Pennsylvania Ave SE Apartments

Capitol Park Plaza and Twins

1627 MASSACHUSETTS AVE SE, Unit 203

1367 K St SE

The Kiley

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Southwest/Navy Yard, Washington, DC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southwest/Navy Yard?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest/Navy Yard Studio Apartments | $1,981 | $1,246 | $3,593 |
| Southwest/Navy Yard 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,550 | $825 | $7,090 |
| Southwest/Navy Yard 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,608 | $1,100 | $8,550 |
| Southwest/Navy Yard 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,512 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
| Southwest/Navy Yard 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,701 | $1,245 | $6,407 |
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There are currently 90 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Southwest/Navy Yard Neighborhood of Washington, DC.
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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 Greenwood Manor Apartments priced from $825. 555 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,246. Here are the most affordable Southwest/Navy Yard apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwood Manor Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| 555 | Senior Housing S4 | Studio,1BA | $1,246 |
| 1301-1305 U St SE | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,316 |
| Crystal House | S9 WF 50 | Studio,1BA | $1,342 |
| Howard Hill | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,343 |
| Cedar Heights | Two Bedroom- The Cypress | 2BR,1BA | $1,377 |
| Oxford Manor | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,436 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest/Navy Yard, DC
As of February 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwest/Navy Yard area is the $2.89 price per square foot Three Bedroom 1.5 Baths Model at Washington View in the in the Southeast Washington neighborhood starting from $2,872. The second greatest value Southwest/Navy Yard apartment is the Three Bedroom- The Deville Model at Cedar Heights starting at $1,667 with a $1.87 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington View | Three Bedroom 1.5 Baths | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.89 |
| Cedar Heights | Three Bedroom- The Deville | 3BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| Greenwood Manor Apartments | 3 Bed, 1.5 Bath | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.86 |
| 1301-1305 U St SE | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| Oxford Manor | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| 1537 1st St SW, Unit 1 | 1537 1st St SW | 1BR,1BA | $2.29 |
| Leo at Waterfront | One Bedroom - Leo | 1BR,1BA | $2.98 |
| Howard Hill | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| Maple View Flats | 1 Bed/1 Bath 40%-1P (m254aa44) | 1BR,1BA | $2.85 |
| 1411 Ridge Pl SE, Unit 2 | 1411 Ridge Pl SE | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
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Best Local Schools in Southwest/Navy Yard, Washington, DC
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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 $1,436.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwest/Navy Yard?
The cheapest apartment in Southwest/Navy Yard is Greenwood Manor Apartments which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in Southwest/Navy Yard costs $4,412.
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 562 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 $930 which is $3,482 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest/Navy Yard.
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