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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 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 ManorOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$491
Greenwood Manor Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$825
Matthews Memorial TerraceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,106
5551 Bed JR 2Studio,1BA$1,246
Washington ViewTwo Bedroom C2BR,1BA$1,676
415 4th Street SEStudioStudio,1BA$1,695
Crystal HouseStudio S02Studio,1BA$1,699
1620 C Street ApartmentsStandard 1Bedroom/1Bath1BR,1BA$1,720
Capitol Park Plaza And TwinsStudioStudio,1BA$1,722

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

As of June 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest/Navy Yard area is the $2.28 price per square foot 3 Bed/2 Bath Model at 519 16th St SE in the in the Southeast Washington neighborhood starting from $4,100. The second greatest value Southwest/Navy Yard apartment is the 2617 Douglass Pl SE Model at 2617 Douglass Pl SE, Unit 303 starting at $3,500 with a $2.19 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.
519 16th St SE3 Bed/2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.28
2617 Douglass Pl SE, Unit 3032617 Douglass Pl SE3BR,2BA$2.19
Seventy1Hundred100- BCD12BR,2BA$2.54
Waterside TowersTower (2 Bedroom Corner)2BR,2BA$2.38
Oxford ManorTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.68
Greenwood Manor Apartments3 Bed, 1.5 Bath3BR,1.5BA$1.86
Matthews Memorial TerraceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.31
Washington ViewTwo Bedroom B2BR,1BA$2.15
770 C Street Phase I1 Bedroom 60% (668)1BR,1BA$2.60
1411 Ridge Pl SE, Unit 21411 Ridge Pl SE1BR,1BA$2.33

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Frequently Asked Questions about Southwest/Navy Yard

What type of rentals are currently available in Southwest/Navy Yard?

There are currently 587 Apartments for Rent in Southwest/Navy Yard, DC with pricing that ranges from $491 to $17,213. There are also 259 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southwest/Navy Yard ranging from $1,400 to $12,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Southwest/Navy Yard?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Southwest/Navy Yard ranges from $1,400 to $12,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,160.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Southwest/Navy Yard?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Southwest/Navy Yard range from $1,025 to $16,928, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,400 to $6,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,150.

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