
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Wharf Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,200 (48 Rentals)
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Union Heights

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Room in Shared 7 bed/4 bath home

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The Iris

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Banner Lane

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Zen Apollo

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Stratos at Bridge District

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Alula at Bridge District

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Modern on M

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Ore 82

Avec on H Street

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Market House

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Illume

The Kiley

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Gallery 64

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Venture on I
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Annex on 12th

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Andover House

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The Tides

Highbridge

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Vermeer

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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 | $2,081 | $1,363 | $6,372 |
| The Wharf 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,699 | $1,572 | $10,000+ |
| The Wharf 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,857 | $1,908 | $10,000+ |
| The Wharf 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,398 | $2,100 | $10,000+ |
| The Wharf 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,496 | $6,496 | $6,496 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 48 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 Union Heights priced from $1,259. Modera H Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,495. Here are the most affordable The Wharf apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Heights | S4A | Studio,1BA | $1,259 |
| Modera H Street | S04 | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
| The Iris | S5AFF | Studio,1BA | $1,529 |
| The Channel | Studio-C-OC | Studio,1BA | $1,553 |
| Banner Lane | A2 - Affordable | 1BR,1BA | $1,572 |
| Zen Apollo | Urban One - 447 | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| Affinity at 2M | Studio Plan A Market | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
| Link Apartments® H Street | A6 | 1BR,1BA | $1,606 |
| Onyx on First | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,625 |
| F1RST Residences | Studio | s01 | Studio,1BA | $1,639 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Wharf, DC
As of March 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the The Wharf area is the $3.60 price per square foot B2C Model at Andover House in the in the Mount Vernon Square neighborhood starting from $4,168. The second greatest value The Wharf apartment is the Kennedy - Renovated Model at Cortland on South Eads starting at $3,100 with a $3.10 price per square foot in the Crystal City 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andover House | B2C | 2BR,2BA | $3.60 |
| Cortland on South Eads | Kennedy - Renovated | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.10 |
| Affinity at 2M | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Plan B Market | 2BR,2BA | $3.55 |
| Union Heights | A1Ae | 1BR,1BA | $3.33 |
| F1RST Residences | 1 Bed - 1 Bath | a05b | 1BR,1BA | $3.62 |
| Maple View Flats | 1 Bed/1 Bath 60%-1E (m254aa05) | 1BR,1BA | $2.85 |
| Waterside Towers | Tower (Efficiency) | Studio ,1BA | $3.23 |
| Crystal Plaza | Studio, 1 Bath 593 SF 01 | Studio ,1BA | $3.20 |
| Seventy1Hundred Capitol Yards | 100-S2 | Studio ,1BA | $3.61 |
| Zen Apollo | Urban One - 447 | Studio ,1BA | $3.57 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleThe Wharf, Washington, DC
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Among cities in District of Columbia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet 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 $1,639.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in The Wharf?
The cheapest apartment in The Wharf is Banner Lane which is listed at $1,572, while the average apartment in The Wharf costs $6,496.
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 748 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 $1,725 which is $4,771 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in The Wharf.
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