
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Washington Navy Yard Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $600 (57 Rentals)
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1422 W St SE

The Robinson Apartments – 1601 17th St SE

32 1/2 8th St NE

1411 Ridge Pl SE, Unit 2

1733 Minnesota Ave SE

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Watermark at Buzzard Point

1600 Pennsylvania Ave SE Apartments

1806 C St SE

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Blackbird
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1620 C Street Apartments

J.COOPERS ROW

Harlow Navy Yard

Onyx on First

232 2nd St SE

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F1RST Residences

Stratos at Bridge District

1830 Independence Ave SE

Alula at Bridge District
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John Jay Apartments

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Ore 82

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Beckert's Park

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1221 Van

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Illume

1627 MASSACHUSETTS AVE SE, Unit 203

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Gallery 64

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Venture on I

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201 Kentucky Ave SE, Unit #2

Seventy1Hundred Capitol Yards
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Maple View Flats

1809 18th St SE

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Parc Riverside

1627 Massachusetts Ave SE

The Rushmore

816 Potomac Ave SE

770 C Street Phase I

Galen Terrace

MDXL Flats

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The Clara

21 6th St NE

1301-1305 U St SE

The Bixby

BW Bailey

1621 Massachusetts Ave SE

Naylor Rd

121 12th St SE

1928 Naylor Rd
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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 | $1,963 | $1,365 | $3,640 |
| Washington Navy Yard 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,531 | $925 | $5,138 |
| Washington Navy Yard 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,757 | $1,400 | $8,759 |
| Washington Navy Yard 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,585 | $2,100 | $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 1301-1305 U St SE priced from $1,316. The Robinson Apartments – 1601 17th St SE has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,495. Here are the most affordable Washington Navy Yard apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1301-1305 U St SE | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,316 |
| The Robinson Apartments – 1601 17th St SE | CO2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
| Blackbird | Studio S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,521 |
| Bell Capitol Hill | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,545 |
| 1620 C Street Apartments | Standard 1Bedroom/1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,575 |
| Watermark at Buzzard Point | S4 | Studio,1BA | $1,578 |
| Harlow Navy Yard | Hepburn3A | 1BR,1BA | $1,600 |
| Onyx on First | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,625 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Washington Navy Yard, DC
As of March 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Washington Navy Yard area is the $1.96 price per square foot 532 8th St SE Model at 532 8th St SE, Unit Penthouse in the in the Southeast Washington neighborhood starting from $2,350. The second greatest value Washington Navy Yard apartment is the 22MXB Model at The Bixby starting at $2,291 with a $2.86 price per square foot in the Southeast Washington 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 532 8th St SE, Unit Penthouse | 532 8th St SE | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
| The Bixby | 22MXB | 2BR,2BA | $2.86 |
| 1301-1305 U St SE | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| 1614 21st Pl SE, Unit 4 | 1614 21st Pl SE | 3BR,1BA | $3.00 |
| 6 O St SW, Unit Unit 1 | 6 O St SW | 1BR,1BA | $2.71 |
| 770 C Street Phase I | 1 Bedroom 60% (633) | 1BR,1BA | $2.69 |
| Maple View Flats | 1 Bed/1 Bath 60%-1E (m254aa05) | 1BR,1BA | $2.85 |
| 1411 Ridge Pl SE, Unit 2 | 1411 Ridge Pl SE | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| 1620 C Street Apartments | Standard 1Bedroom/1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.86 |
| 32 1/2 8th St NE | 32 1/2 8th St NE | 1BR,1BA | $3.06 |
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Best Local Schools in Washington Navy Yard, Washington, DC
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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 $1,625.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Washington Navy Yard?
The cheapest apartment in Washington Navy Yard is The Robinson Apartments – 1601 17th St SE which is listed at $1,495, while the average apartment in Washington Navy Yard costs $5,777.
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 207 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 $884 which is $4,893 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Washington Navy Yard.
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