
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Waterfront Neighborhood of Washington, DC (115 Rentals)


Waterside Towers

Artline Apartments

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Vermeer

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Venture on I

J.COOPERS ROW

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The Westerly

The Kiley

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Watermark at Buzzard Point

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Modern on M
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The Kelvin

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The Banks

Valo Apartments

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Gallery 64

Leo at Waterfront

Capitol Park Plaza and Twins

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Channel Square Apartments

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The Byron
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Everly

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NOVEL South Capitol

Maren

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1221 Van

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The Channel

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Incanto

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Colette

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555

Eliot on 4th

The Lex at Waterfront
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Reflections at the Wharf

1000 South Capitol

490 M St SW, Unit W608, Unit W608

37 L St SE, Unit 507, Unit 507

350 G St SW, Unit #N312, Unit #N312

800 4th St SW, Unit S409, Unit S409

70 N St SE, Unit 914, Unit 914

1211 Van St SE, Unit 405, Unit 405

1211 Van St SE, Unit 913, Unit 913

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70 I St SE, Unit PL FL7-ID878
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770 Maine Ave SW, Unit GO FL6-ID438

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770 Maine Ave SW, Unit SI FL9-ID563

600 4th St SW, Unit 631

600 4th St SW, Unit 307

600 4th St SW, Unit 704

600 4th St SW, Unit 303

600 4th St SW, Unit 503

70 I St SE, Unit 70-B10

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949 1st St SE, Unit SI FL10-ID303

70 I St SE, Unit 70-0905
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Waterfront, Washington, DC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Waterfront?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterfront Studio Apartments | $1,948 | $1,246 | $2,749 |
Waterfront 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,545 | $1,332 | $5,751 |
| Waterfront 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,913 | $2,049 | $8,571 |
| Waterfront 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,340 | $1,501 | $10,000+ |
| Waterfront 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,618 | $1,266 | $2,436 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 115 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Waterfront Neighborhood of Washington, DC.
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Largest Available Waterfront 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Waterfront area of Washington, DC is found at West Half and is listed at 1,159 square feet priced from $4,121. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Half | 1 Bedroom Den - 2 Bath | Ad1 | 1,159 Sq Ft | $4,121 |
| Seventy1Hundred | 70-A13 | 1,159 Sq Ft | $2,134 |
| Colette | Colette C2 | 1,042 Sq Ft | $3,236 |
| Riverpoint | C7D | 1,029 Sq Ft | $2,649 |
| 1331 | 1 Bed/1.5 Bath Den-D4 | 1,011 Sq Ft | $4,725 |
| Everly | C5.1 - 1 Bed + Den | 1 Bath | 993 Sq Ft | $3,321 |
| The Tides | 1 Bed/1.5 Bath-PH01 | 980 Sq Ft | $6,022 |
| The Byron | C11.2 | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | Den | 955 Sq Ft | $3,294 |
| Watermark at Buzzard Point | A19 | 876 Sq Ft | $2,548 |
| 555 | AD1 | 872 Sq Ft | $2,957 |
Cheapest Available Waterfront 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Waterfront of Washington, DC is the A7 Model starting from $1,323 at MDL Flats. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Waterfront is currently $2,545. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| MDL Flats | A7 | $1,323 |
| 555 | Senior Housing A13 | $1,332 |
| Channel Square Apartments | 1 Bedroom Highrise | $1,550 |
| Leo at Waterfront | Affordable 1 Bedroom ADU-Leo | $1,639 |
| Seventy1Hundred | 70-A6 | $1,773 |
| Watermark at Buzzard Point | J10 | $1,848 |
| Waterside Towers | Garden (1 Bedroom Inside) | $1,868 |
| Riverpoint | JRC2 | $1,888 |
| Venture on I | JR 1B | $1,923 |
| Modern on M | 1 Bed/1 Bath-A05 Modern | $1,923 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Waterfront Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Waterfront with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Waterfront is at MDL Flats listed at $1,323.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Waterfront Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Waterfront is $2,545.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Waterfront Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Waterfront is a 1,159 square feet unit starting from $4,121 at West Half.
What is the average size for Waterfront 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Waterfront is currently 615 sq ft.
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