Cheap Homes for Rent in Southwest/Navy Yard Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,000 (39 Rentals)

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property at 1422 W St SE

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1422 W St SE

WashingtonDC20020
property at 1532 2nd St SW

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1532 2nd St SW

WashingtonDC20024

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property at 2650 Birney Pl SE

$1,495

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$1,495

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$1,495

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2650 Birney Pl SE, Unit 103

2650 Birney Pl SE
WashingtonDC20020
property at 1301 Delaware Ave SW

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1301 Delaware Ave SW

WashingtonDC20024

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property at 1435 4th St SW

$1,650 - $2,400

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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1435 4th St SW

WashingtonDC20024
property at 240 M St SW

$1,750 - $3,950

Studio To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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240 M St SW

WashingtonDC20024
property at 800 4th St SW

$1,750 - $2,700

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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800 4th St SW

WashingtonDC20024
property at 350 G St SW

$1,845

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$1,845

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$1,845

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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350 G St SW, Unit 626

350 G St SW
WashingtonDC20024

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property at 1101 3rd St SW

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1101 3rd St SW, Unit 814

1101 3rd St SW
WashingtonDC20024
property at 420 16th St SE

$1,875

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$1,875

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$1,875

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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420 16th St SE, Unit 201

420 16th St SE
WashingtonDC20003

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
The Robinson Apartments AnacostiaCO21BR,1BA$1,495

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

As of April 07, 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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Southwest/Navy Yard, Washington, DC

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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 652 Apartments for Rent in Southwest/Navy Yard, DC with pricing that ranges from $825 to $13,970. There are also 300 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southwest/Navy Yard ranging from $1,060 to $10,000.

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 $1,060 to $10,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,710.

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 $1,501 to $13,970, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,210 to $10,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,080 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,266.

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