Room in Shared 7 bed/4 bath home in Southwest Waterfront, Unit F
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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Wharf Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,475 (45 Rentals)
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Room in Shared 7 bed/4 bath home in Southwest Waterfront, Unit A
600 7th St SW
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Room in Shared 7 bed/4 bath home in Southwest Waterfront, Unit C
600 7th St SW
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Room in Shared 7 bed/4 bath home in Southwest Waterfront, Unit G
600 7th St SW
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$1,475 - $1,966
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Capital Plaza Apartments
35 E St NWWashington, DC 20001
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$1,495 - $5,617
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Watermark at Buzzard Point
1900 Half St SWWashington, DC 20002
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$1,508 - $3,999
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The Iris
7 M St NEWashington, DC 20002
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$1,511 - $4,893Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Lex at Waterfront
1151-1551 4th St SWWashington, DC 20024
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$1,548 - $5,8881 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Harlow Navy Yard
1100 2nd Pl SEWashington, DC 20003
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$1,595 - $8,765Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Zen Apollo
1234 Massachusetts Ave NWWashington, DC 20005
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$1,600 - $3,480Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Affinity at 2M Street
2 M St NEWashington, DC 20002
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$1,617 - $5,017Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Link Apartments® H Street
1701 H St NEWashington, DC 20002
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$1,644 - $5,705
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Alula at Bridge District
650 Howard Rd SEWashington, DC 20020
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$1,670 - $5,301
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Modern on M
465 M St SWWashington, DC 20024
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$1,723 - $5,549Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
West Half
1201 Half St SEWashington, DC 20003
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$1,724 - $3,546Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Waterside Towers
907 6th St SWWashington, DC 20024
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$1,725 - $4,275Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Avec on H Street
801-901 H St NEWashington, DC 20002
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$1,739 - $6,775Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
J.COOPERS ROW
1319 S Capitol St SWWashington, DC 20003
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$1,744 - $3,581Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Capitol Park Plaza and Twins
201 I St SWWashington, DC 20024
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$1,747 - $7,497Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Riverpoint
2121 1st St SWWashington, DC 20024
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$1,7951 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Maple View Flats
2228 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SEWashington, DC 20020
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$1,826 - $6,748
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Banner Lane
44 Banner LnWashington, DC 20001
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$1,846 - $6,881Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Florian
1 Florida Ave NEWashington, DC 20002
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$1,850 - $3,365Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Columbia Plaza
2400 Virginia Ave NWWashington, DC 20037
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$1,862 - $3,541
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Onyx on First
1100 1st St SEWashington, DC 20003
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$1,875 - $5,900Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Garrett
150 I St SEWashington, DC 20003
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$1,897 - $5,411
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Seventy1Hundred Capitol Yards
70 I St SEWashington, DC 20003
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$1,951 - $8,700
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Gallery 64
64 H St SWWashington, DC 20024
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$1,970 - $3,751Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Artline Apartments
301 M St SWWashington, DC 20024
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$1,974 - $3,671Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Valo Apartments
222 M St SWWashington, DC 20024
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$1,977 - $7,183
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Illume
853 New Jersey Ave SEWashington, DC 20003
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$2,076 - $6,256Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Kiley
600 4th St SWWashington, DC 20024
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$2,105 - $12,570Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Hayward on Mass Ave
1499 Massachusetts Ave NWWashington, DC 20005
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$2,107 - $13,162
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Ore 82
82 I St SEWashington, DC 20003
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$2,140 - $14,739
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Annex on 12th
300 12th St SWWashington, DC 20024
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$2,198 - $5,7861 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The MO
440 Penn St NEWashington, DC 20002
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$2,215 - $4,415Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The DeSoto Apartments
1445 P St NWWashington, DC 20005
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$2,223 - $4,729Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Andover House
1200 14th St NWWashington, DC 20005
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$2,230 - $7,080Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Woodward Building Apartments
733 15th St NWWashington, DC 20005
700 7th St SW, Unit 125
700 7th St SW
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Navy Yard Urby
1331 Yards Pl SEWashington, DC 20003
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$2,295 - $2,3951 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Heywood
716 L St SEWashington, DC 20003
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$2,298 - $9,393
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Stratos at Bridge District
600 Howard Rd SEWashington, DC 20020
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The Tides
35 Parker Row SWWashington, DC 20024
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$2,146 - $8,877
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Cortland Pentagon City
1221-1331 S Eads StArlington, VA 22202
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The Wharf, Washington, DC Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in The Wharf?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wharf Studio Apartments | $2,078 | $1,475 | $7,033 |
| The Wharf 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,651 | $1,599 | $9,441 |
| The Wharf 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,641 | $1,887 | $10,000+ |
| The Wharf 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,557 | $2,079 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 45 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the The Wharf Neighborhood of Washington, DC.
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Cheapest Available The Wharf Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the The Wharf area of Washington, DC is a Studio unit found at Capital Plaza Apartments priced from $1,499. The Lex at Waterfront has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,511. Here are the most affordable The Wharf apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Capital Plaza Apartments | STUDIO (ST 1) | Studio, 1BA | $1,499 |
| The Lex at Waterfront | Affordable Studio ADU-Lex | Studio, 1BA | $1,511 |
| Harlow Navy Yard | Hepburn3A | 1BR, 1BA | $1,548 |
| Zen Apollo | Urban One - 447 | Studio, 1BA | $1,595 |
| Affinity at 2M Street | Studio Plan A Market | Studio, 1BA | $1,600 |
| Alula at Bridge District | Studio - Alula - E04 | Studio, 1BA | $1,644 |
| Modern on M | Studio-S05 Classic | Studio, 1BA | $1,670 |
| Link Apartments® H Street | S2 | Studio, 1BA | $1,684 |
| Waterside Towers | Tower (Efficiency) | Studio, 1BA | $1,724 |
| Avec on H Street | Studio-D | Studio, 1BA | $1,725 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Wharf, DC
As of September 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the The Wharf area is the $3.13 price per square foot Fountain Model at The Kiley in the Mall neighborhood starting from $3,416. The second greatest value The Wharf apartment is the Vermont Model at Columbia Plaza in the George Washington University neighborhood starting at $3,365 with a $3.55 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for The Wharf apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| The Kiley | Fountain | 2BR, 1.5BA | $3.13 |
| Columbia Plaza | Vermont | 1BR, 1BA | $3.55 |
| Harlow Navy Yard | Hayworth 1 | 2BR, 2BA | $2.75 |
| Cortland on South Eads | Jefferson - Renovated | 1BR, 1BA | $3.26 |
| Onyx on First | A3D | 1BR, 1BA | $3.23 |
| Maple View Flats | 1 Bed/1 Bath 60%-1E (m254aa05) | 1BR, 1BA | $2.87 |
| Waterside Towers | Tower (Efficiency) | Studio, 1BA | $2.87 |
| Affinity at 2M Street | Studio Plan A Market | Studio, 1BA | $3.47 |
| Zen Apollo | Urban One - 447 | Studio, 1BA | $3.57 |
| Capital Plaza Apartments | STUDIO (ST 1) | Studio, 1BA | $3.53 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap The Wharf Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in The Wharf?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in The Wharf is under $1,725.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in The Wharf?
The cheapest apartment in The Wharf is Harlow Navy Yard which is listed at $1,548, while the average apartment in The Wharf costs $2,638.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in The Wharf?
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 166 regular apartments in The Wharf 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 The Wharf?
Cheap apartments in The Wharf have an average cost of $1,135 which is $1,503 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in The Wharf.
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