Apartments for Rent in the Waterfront Neighborhood of Washington, DC (182 Rentals)

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Annex on 12th
$2,222 - $13,572
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Annex on 12th

300 12th St SWWashington, DC 20024
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Vermeer
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$2,174 - $21,270
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$2,174 - $21,270

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Vermeer

113 Potomac Ave SWWashington, DC 20024
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Venture on I
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$1,925 - $3,024
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 28

Venture on I

60 I St SWWashington, DC 20024
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The Westerly
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$2,118 - $7,861
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The Westerly

350 Maple Dr SWWashington, DC 20024
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Modern on M
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$1,751 - $4,530
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$1,751 - $4,530

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Modern on M

465 M St SWWashington, DC 20024
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The Kelvin
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$1,839 - $8,953
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$1,839 - $8,953

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The Kelvin

1250 Half St SEWashington, DC 20003
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The Banks
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$2,023 - $8,446
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The Banks

900 7th St SWWashington, DC 20024
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Gallery 64
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$2,006 - $12,018
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Gallery 64

64 H St SWWashington, DC 20024
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The Byron
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$1,958 - $7,516
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The Byron

101 V St SWWashington, DC 20024
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Everly
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$2,358 - $5,807
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$2,358 - $5,807

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Everly

2000 2nd St SWWashington, DC 20024
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NOVEL South Capitol
$2,124 - $7,701
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NOVEL South Capitol

2 I St SEWashington, DC 20003
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Colette
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$1,220 - $6,821
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Colette

2099 1st St SWWashington, DC 20024
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555
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$1,246 - $5,304
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$1,246 - $5,304

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555

555 E St SWWashington, DC 20024
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property at 1316 4th St SW

$5,150

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$5,150

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$5,150

4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 1

1316 4th St SW

WashingtonDC20024
property at 350 G St SW

$1,845

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$1,845

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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Oct 1

350 G St SW, Unit 626

350 G St SW
WashingtonDC20024
property at 37 L St SE

$2,750

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$2,750

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 30

37 L St SE, Unit 1001

37 L St SE
WashingtonDC20003
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40 G St SW, Unit 104
$2,840
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$2,840

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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 7

40 G St SW, Unit 104

40 G St SWWashington, DC 20024
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property at 490 M St SW

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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490 M St SW, Unit W608

490 M St SW
WashingtonDC20024
property at 525 Water St SW

$2,875

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$2,875

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 31

525 Water St SW, Unit 321

525 Water St SW
WashingtonDC20024
property at 1425 4th St SW

$1,725

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1425 4th St SW

WashingtonDC20024
property at 1425 4th St SW

$1,825

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1425 4th St SW

WashingtonDC20024
property at 1301 Delaware Ave SW

$1,900

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$1,900

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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 22

1301 Delaware Ave SW, Unit RiverPark

1301 Delaware Ave SW
WashingtonDC20024
property at 1101 3rd St SW

$2,350

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$2,350

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 22

1101 3rd St SW, Unit 816

1101 3rd St SW
WashingtonDC20024

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property at 800 4th St SW

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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800 4th St SW, Unit S216

800 4th St SW
WashingtonDC20024
property at 700 7th St SW

$2,850

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$2,850

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$2,850

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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700 7th St SW, Unit 607

700 7th St SW
WashingtonDC20024
property at 350 G St SW

$2,600

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$2,600

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$2,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

350 G St SW, Unit 504N

350 G St SW
WashingtonDC20024
property at 1211 Van St SE

$7,950

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$7,950

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3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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1211 Van St SE, Unit PH 13B

1211 Van St SE
WashingtonDC20003
property at 70 N St SE

$2,295

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$2,295

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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70 N St SE, Unit 708

70 N St SE
WashingtonDC20003

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Waterfront, Washington, and the greater Washington area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, apartment complexes for the kids, proximity to transit, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Waterfront

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Waterfront area of Washington, DC?

As of today, August 20, 2026, there are currently 182 available Waterfront apartments priced from $1,220 to $10,460, with an average monthly rent of $2,643.

How much are Studio apartments in Waterfront?

There are currently 66 Studio Apartments in Waterfront with rent ranges from $1,246 to $2,736 with an average price of $1,946.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Waterfront Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Waterfront ranges from $1,323 to $10,090 with an average monthly rent of $2,561.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Waterfront cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Waterfront range from $1,676 to $7,670. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,797.

How expensive are Waterfront Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 29 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Waterfront on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,526 to $10,460 - averaging $3,845 for the location.

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