
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Washington Navy Yard Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $610 (143 Rentals)
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1936 Naylor Rd SE

Room in Shared 3 bed/2 bath home in Capitol Hill, Unit B

1608 W St SE

Room in Shared 3 bed/2 bath home in Capitol Hill, Unit C

Room in Shared 3 bed/2 bath home in Capitol Hill, Unit 2B

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1612 H St SE, Unit Basement

1422 W St SE

1601 18th St SE
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Room in Shared 4 bed/1.5 bath home in Capitol Hill, Unit 1B

Room in Shared 4 bed/1.5 bath home in Capitol Hill, Unit 2B

Room in Shared 3 bed/2 bath home in Capitol Hill, Unit GA

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1411 Ridge Pl SE, Unit 2

1733 Minnesota Ave SE

1508 V St SE

Room in Shared 4 bed/1.5 bath home in Capitol Hill, Unit 2A

1630 16th St SE

Room in Shared 3 bed/2 bath home in Capitol Hill, Unit A

Room in Shared 3 bed/3 bath home in Capitol Hill, Unit C
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1411 Ridge Pl SE, Unit 4

Harlow Navy Yard

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816 Potomac Ave SE, Unit SI FL2-ID1152

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816 Potomac Ave SE, Unit SI FL3-ID1149

1627 Massachusetts Ave SE

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816 Potomac Ave SE, Unit SI FL1-ID1154

127 17th St SE

1204 Talbert St SE

610 E Capitol St NE
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1626 Independence Ave SE

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John Jay Apartments

401 15th St SE

1830 Independence Ave SE

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1346 4th St SE, Unit SI FL5-ID329

1627 MASSACHUSETTS AVE SE, Unit 203

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1620 C Street Apartments
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1367 K St SE

Room in Shared 3 bed/3 bath home in Capitol Hill, Unit A

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949 1st St SE, Unit SI FL4-ID264

1618 18th St SE

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1516 Marion Barry Ave SE

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1507 W St SE, Unit 2

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818 A St SE

1500 Pennsylvania Ave. SE

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70 I St SE, Unit SI FL6-ID879
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Washington Navy Yard, Washington, DC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Washington Navy Yard?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Navy Yard Studio Apartments | $2,134 | $1,495 | $7,102 |
| Washington Navy Yard 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,588 | $925 | $10,000+ |
| Washington Navy Yard 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,666 | $1,155 | $10,000+ |
| Washington Navy Yard 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,288 | $1,695 | $10,000+ |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 Naylor Rd SE | 2 Bed, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,155 |
| 215 C Street Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,330 |
| 1720 R St SE | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,453 |
| Harlow Navy Yard | Hepburn3A | 1BR,1BA | $1,539 |
| Maren | S2A | Studio,1BA | $1,664 |
| 127 17th St SE | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
| John Jay Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,700 |
| The Clara | THE 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1227 Massachusetts Ave SE, Unit B | 1227 Massachusetts Ave SE | 2BR,1BA | $1.95 |
| 127 17th St SE | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| 1720 R St SE | 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom | 3BR,1BA | $2.78 |
| 1507 W St SE, Unit 2 | 1507 W St SE | 2BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| Harlow Navy Yard | Hayworth 1 | 2BR,2BA | $2.80 |
| The Clara | THE MALCOLM Two Bedroom Apartment: LIHTC 50% AIM, | 2BR,2BA | $2.06 |
| 723 12th St SE | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.37 |
| 1411 Ridge Pl SE, Unit 4 | 1411 Ridge Pl SE | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| 1936 Naylor Rd SE | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| 1411 Ridge Pl SE, Unit 2 | 1411 Ridge Pl SE | 1BR,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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