
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Wharf Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,400 (41 Rentals)
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Banner Lane

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The Iris

Zen Apollo

Affinity at 2M
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Capitol Park Plaza and Twins

Waterside Towers

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Modern on M

The Kiley

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The Florian

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Columbia Plaza

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Onyx on First

The Garrett

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Crossing DC

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Venture on I

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Illume

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Andover House

Leo at Waterfront

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Ore 82

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Annex on 12th
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Gallery 64

The DeSoto Apartments

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Alula at Bridge District

The MO

700 7th St SW, Unit 125

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Quimby on 23rd

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Crystal Towers
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Cortland Pentagon City
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 | $2,082 | $1,475 | $7,809 |
| The Wharf 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,819 | $1,736 | $10,000+ |
| The Wharf 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,716 | $1,908 | $10,000+ |
| The Wharf 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,292 | $2,100 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 41 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 Banner Lane priced from $1,488. Affinity at 2M has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,600. Here are the most affordable The Wharf apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banner Lane | S3 | Studio,1BA | $1,488 |
| Affinity at 2M | Studio Plan A Market | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
| Zen Apollo | Urban One - 478 | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
| Capitol Park Plaza and Twins | Studio 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,744 |
| Waterside Towers | Garden (1 Bedroom Inside) | 1BR,1BA | $1,748 |
| Modern on M | Studio-S06 Classic | Studio,1BA | $1,751 |
| Maple View Flats | 1 Bed/1 Bath 40%-1S (m254aa41) | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
| The Florian | Studio - 382 | Studio,1BA | $1,816 |
| Seventy1Hundred Capitol Yards | 70-A6 | 1BR,1BA | $1,816 |
| The Kelvin | Studio-HS1 | Studio,1BA | $1,824 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Wharf, DC
As of July 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the The Wharf area is the $3.36 price per square foot B05 Model at Modera H Street in the in the Carver Langston neighborhood starting from $3,215. The second greatest value The Wharf apartment is the Vermont Model at Columbia Plaza starting at $3,365 with a $3.55 price per square foot in the George Washington University 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modera H Street | B05 | 2BR,2BA | $3.36 |
| Columbia Plaza | Vermont | 1BR,1BA | $3.55 |
| Affinity at 2M | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Plan B Market | 2BR,2BA | $3.55 |
| Waterside Towers | Garden (2 Bedroom Outside) | 2BR,1BA | $2.78 |
| Crystal Towers | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath 871 SF 11r | 1BR,1BA | $3.13 |
| Banner Lane | B2 | 2BR,1BA | $3.33 |
| Cortland Pentagon City | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $3.48 |
| Maple View Flats | 1 Bed/1 Bath 40%-1S (m254aa41) | 1BR,1BA | $2.87 |
| Andover House | E1A | Studio ,1BA | $3.47 |
| Zen Apollo | Urban One - 478 | Studio ,1BA | $3.45 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleThe Wharf, Washington, DC
Ranked #45
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 $1,824.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in The Wharf?
The cheapest apartment in The Wharf is Waterside Towers which is listed at $1,748, while the average apartment in The Wharf costs $4,830.
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 128 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 $822 which is $4,008 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in The Wharf.
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