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The Wharf, Washington, DC Local Guide

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 Union Heights priced from $1,308. Lex and Leo at Waterfront Station has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,489. Here are the most affordable The Wharf apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Union HeightsS4AStudio,1BA$1,308
Lex and Leo at Waterfront StationAffordable Studio ADU-LexStudio,1BA$1,489
Modera H StreetS04Studio,1BA$1,495
The IrisS2AFFStudio,1BA$1,508
Avec on H StreetStudio-CStudio,1BA$1,565
Watermark at Buzzard PointS4Studio,1BA$1,579
Capital Plaza ApartmentsSTUDIO (ST 1)Studio,1BA$1,599
Affinity at 2MStudio Plan A MarketStudio,1BA$1,600
The ChannelStudio-C-OCStudio,1BA$1,609
Modern on MStudio-S05 ClassicStudio,1BA$1,649

Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Wharf, DC

As of January 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the The Wharf area is the $3.13 price per square foot Hayworth 1 Model at Harlow Navy Yard in the in the Southwest Washington neighborhood starting from $2,674. The second greatest value The Wharf apartment is the 2-1-A Model at Avec on H Street starting at $2,545 with a $3.49 price per square foot in the Carver Langston neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for The Wharf apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Harlow Navy YardHayworth 12BR,2BA$3.13
Avec on H Street2-1-A2BR,1BA$3.49
The MOOne Bedroom A1S1BR,1BA$3.52
Crystal PlazaStudio, 1 Bath 701 SF 01AStudio ,1BA$2.91
The KileyAnthem A1BR,1BA$3.11
Link Apartments® H StreetA2-Alt 11BR,1BA$2.83
Waterside TowersTower (Efficiency)Studio ,1BA$3.24
Banner LaneBanner Lane I S4Studio ,1BA$3.27
Union HeightsS1AStudio ,1BA$2.99
Lex and Leo at Waterfront StationAffordable Studio ADU-LeoStudio ,1BA$3.68

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
The Wharf, Washington, DC

Ranked #42

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 Cheap The Wharf Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in The Wharf?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in The Wharf is at Union Heights listed at $1,308.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom The Wharf Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom The Wharf Apartment is $1,639 at Lex and Leo at Waterfront Station.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom The Wharf Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in The Wharf is starting from $1,813 at Union Heights.

What is the most affordable The Wharf Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap The Wharf Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Quimby on 23rd and starts from $3,553.

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