Cheap Homes for Rent in the Southwest/Navy Yard Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $900 (24 Rentals)

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property at 1209 I St SE

$1,450

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$1,450

Total Monthly Price
$1,450

Studio, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1209 I St SE

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property at 800 4th St SW

$1,455 - $2,800

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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800 4th St SW

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property at 1425 4th St SW

$1,725

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1425 4th St SW

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property at 1435 4th St SW

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1435 4th St SW, Unit B602

1435 4th St SW
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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Greenwood Manor Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$825
555Senior Housing S2Studio,1BA$1,246
Bowen Flats1BR1BR,1BA$1,292
Cedar HeightsOne Bedroom- The Cedar1BR,1BA$1,317
MDL FlatsA71BR,1BA$1,323

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

As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwest/Navy Yard area is the $2.15 price per square foot 5BR/2.0BA Model at Morris Rd in the in the Southeast Washington neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Southwest/Navy Yard apartment is the 1227 Massachusetts Ave SE Model at 1227 Massachusetts Ave SE, Unit B starting at $2,150 with a $1.95 price per square foot in the Carver Langston 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.
Morris Rd5BR/2.0BA5BR,2BA$2.15
1227 Massachusetts Ave SE, Unit B1227 Massachusetts Ave SE2BR,1BA$1.95
2200 Hunter Pl SE, Unit 1012200 Hunter Pl SE3BR,1BA$1.00
Greenwood Manor Apartments3 Bed, 1.5 Bath3BR,1.5BA$1.86
The ClaraTHE MALCOLM Two Bedroom Apartment: LIHTC 50% AIM,2BR,2BA$2.06
Howard HillTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.76
1411 Ridge Pl SE, Unit 41411 Ridge Pl SE1BR,1BA$2.14
Frederick Douglass1x1 624 SF1BR,1BA$2.14
Cedar HeightsOne Bedroom- The Cedar1BR,1BA$2.06
Bowen Flats1BR1BR,1BA$2.10

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Southwest/Navy Yard, Washington, DC

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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 640 Apartments for Rent in Southwest/Navy Yard, DC with pricing that ranges from $825 to $11,844. There are also 269 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southwest/Navy Yard ranging from $900 to $8,750.

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 $900 to $8,750 with an average monthly rent of $3,183.

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 $900 to $11,249, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,230 to $7,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,360 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,266.

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