Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Washington Navy Yard Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $610 (143 Rentals)

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1612 H St SE, Unit Basement
$1,295

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Base Rent$1,295

Total Monthly Price$1,295
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Oct 1

1612 H St SE, Unit Basement

1612 H St SEWashington, DC 20003
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property at 1601 18th St SE
$1,300
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1601 18th St SE

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1411 Ridge Pl SE, Unit 2
$1,395

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Base Rent$1,395

Total Monthly Price$1,395
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1411 Ridge Pl SE, Unit 2

1411 Ridge Pl SEWashington, DC 20020
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$1,425
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1630 16th St SE

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1411 Ridge Pl SE, Unit 4
$1,495

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Base Rent$1,495

Total Monthly Price$1,495
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1411 Ridge Pl SE, Unit 4

1411 Ridge Pl SEWashington, DC 20020
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John Jay Apartments
$1,700 - $2,150

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John Jay Apartments

314 E Capitol St NEWashington, DC 20003
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1507 W St SE, Unit 2
$1,799

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Base Rent$1,799

Total Monthly Price$1,799
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1507 W St SE, Unit 2

1507 W St SEWashington, DC 20020
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Cheapest Available Washington Navy Yard Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Washington Navy Yard area of Washington, DC is a 2 Beds unit found at 1936 Naylor Rd SE priced from $1,155. 215 C Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,330. Here are the most affordable Washington Navy Yard apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1936 Naylor Rd SE2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,155
215 C Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,330
1720 R St SE2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,453
Harlow Navy YardHepburn3A1BR,1BA$1,539
MarenS2AStudio,1BA$1,664
127 17th St SE1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,695
John Jay ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,700
The ClaraTHE MALCOLM Two Bedroom Apartment: LIHTC 50% AIM,2BR,2BA$1,723

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Washington Navy Yard, DC

As of September 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Washington Navy Yard area is the $1.95 price per square foot 1227 Massachusetts Ave SE Model at 1227 Massachusetts Ave SE, Unit B in the in the Carver Langston neighborhood starting from $2,150. The second greatest value Washington Navy Yard apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at 127 17th St SE starting at $1,695 with a $1.88 price per square foot in the Carver Langston neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Washington Navy Yard apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1227 Massachusetts Ave SE, Unit B1227 Massachusetts Ave SE2BR,1BA$1.95
127 17th St SE1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.88
1720 R St SE3 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom3BR,1BA$2.78
1507 W St SE, Unit 21507 W St SE2BR,1BA$2.04
Harlow Navy YardHayworth 12BR,2BA$2.80
The ClaraTHE MALCOLM Two Bedroom Apartment: LIHTC 50% AIM,2BR,2BA$2.06
723 12th St SE1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.37
1411 Ridge Pl SE, Unit 41411 Ridge Pl SE1BR,1BA$2.14
1936 Naylor Rd SE1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.78
1411 Ridge Pl SE, Unit 21411 Ridge Pl SE1BR,1BA$2.33

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Washington Navy Yard Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Washington Navy Yard?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Washington Navy Yard is under $1,723.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Washington Navy Yard?

The cheapest apartment in Washington Navy Yard is 1936 Naylor Rd SE which is listed at $1,159, while the average apartment in Washington Navy Yard costs $2,550.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Washington Navy Yard?

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 18 regular apartments in Washington Navy Yard 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 Washington Navy Yard?

Cheap apartments in Washington Navy Yard have an average cost of $461 which is $2,089 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Washington Navy Yard.

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