
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Wharf Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,400 (45 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the The Wharf area of Washington.


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Capital Plaza Apartments

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The Iris

Zen Apollo

J.COOPERS ROW

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Modern on M
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Banner Lane

Onyx on First

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Seventy1Hundred Capitol Yards

Capitol Park Plaza and Twins

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Gallery 64

Avec on H Street

The Kiley

The Florian

Maple View Flats
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The Westerly

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Ore 82

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Venture on I

Waterside Towers

Affinity at 2M

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Modera H Street
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The Garrett

Leo at Waterfront

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Illume

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Alula at Bridge District

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Stratos at Bridge District

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Crossing DC

Navy Yard Urby

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Annex on 12th

Highbridge
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Azure National Landing

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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 | $2,067 | $1,462 | $7,809 |
| The Wharf 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,721 | $1,535 | $10,000+ |
| The Wharf 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,706 | $1,908 | $10,000+ |
| The Wharf 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,219 | $2,100 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
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 Modern on M priced from $1,632. Zen Apollo has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,650. Here are the most affordable The Wharf apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modern on M | Studio-S05 Classic | Studio,1BA | $1,632 |
| Zen Apollo | Urban One - 550 | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
| Capital Plaza Apartments | STUDIO (ST 1) | Studio,1BA | $1,699 |
| Banner Lane | S7 | Studio,1BA | $1,701 |
| Onyx on First | S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,715 |
| Seventy1Hundred Capitol Yards | 70-S3 | Studio,1BA | $1,717 |
| Capitol Park Plaza and Twins | Studio 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,722 |
| Gallery 64 | E2 | Studio,1BA | $1,734 |
| Avec on H Street | Studio-A | Studio,1BA | $1,735 |
| The Kiley | Union | Studio,1BA | $1,738 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Wharf, DC
As of June 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the The Wharf area is the $2.82 price per square foot Lincoln - Renovated Model at Cortland on South Eads in the in the Crystal City neighborhood starting from $2,936. The second greatest value The Wharf apartment is the B11 Model at Modera H Street starting at $3,390 with a $3.31 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Cortland on South Eads | Lincoln - Renovated | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.82 |
| Modera H Street | B11 | 2BR,2BA | $3.31 |
| Banner Lane | B2 | 2BR,1BA | $3.30 |
| F1RST Residences | 1 Bed - 1 Bath | ad01 | 1BR,1BA | $3.52 |
| Affinity at 2M | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Plan F Market | 1BR,1BA | $2.84 |
| Maple View Flats | 1 Bed/1 Bath 40%-1S (m254aa41) | 1BR,1BA | $2.87 |
| Waterside Towers | Tower (Efficiency) | Studio ,1BA | $3.23 |
| Cortland Mount Vernon | S1 - Renovated | Studio ,1BA | $3.49 |
| Seventy1Hundred Capitol Yards | 100-S2 | Studio ,1BA | $3.36 |
| Capitol Park Plaza and Twins | Studio 1 Bath | Studio ,1BA | $3.55 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleThe Wharf, Washington, DC
Ranked #42
Among cities in District of Columbia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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 $1,738.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in The Wharf?
The cheapest apartment in The Wharf is Banner Lane which is listed at $1,772, while the average apartment in The Wharf costs $4,750.
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 328 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 $1,215 which is $3,535 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in The Wharf.
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