Cheap Homes for Rent in Southwest/Navy Yard Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $900 (26 Rentals)

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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 Greenwood Manor Apartments priced from $825. Matthews Memorial Terrace - 62+ Senior Living has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,127. 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
Matthews Memorial Terrace - 62+ Senior LivingTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,127
555Senior Housing S4Studio,1BA$1,246
Oxford ManorOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,436
Washington ViewTwo Bedroom B2BR,1BA$1,550
Bowen Flats1BR1BR,1BA$1,617
Capitol Park Plaza And TwinsStudioStudio,1BA$1,722
ColetteColette S1Studio,1BA$1,728

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

As of July 30, 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
Crystal Plaza2 Bed, 1 Bath 1224 212BR,1BA$2.29
Washington ViewThree Bedroom Two Bath3BR,2BA$2.57
Greenwood Manor Apartments3 Bed, 1.5 Bath3BR,1.5BA$1.86
Matthews Memorial Terrace - 62+ Senior LivingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.54
Oxford ManorOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.87
770 C Street Phase I1 Bedroom 60% (668)1BR,1BA$2.60
Bowen Flats1BR1BR,1BA$2.63
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 597 Apartments for Rent in Southwest/Navy Yard, DC with pricing that ranges from $825 to $16,851. There are also 261 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southwest/Navy Yard ranging from $960 to $8,000.

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 $960 to $8,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,427.

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 $1,400 to $14,995, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $960 to $8,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,060 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,245.

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