
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Waterfront Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,700 (20 Rentals)


Capitol Park Plaza And Twins

Watermark at Buzzard Point

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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 | $2,216 | $1,246 | $6,733 |
Waterfront 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,856 | $1,700 | $8,970 |
Waterfront 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,498 | $2,655 | $10,000+ |
Waterfront 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,011 | $1,515 | $10,000+ |
Waterfront 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,672 | $1,345 | $2,415 |
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Getting Around the Waterfront Neighborhood in Washington, DC
Walk Score®
82 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
90 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
73 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Waterfront Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Waterfront?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Waterfront is under $1,872.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Waterfront?
The cheapest apartment in Waterfront is Capitol Park Plaza And Twins which is listed at $1,845, while the average apartment in Waterfront costs $4,968.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Waterfront?
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 215 regular apartments in Waterfront 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 Waterfront?
Cheap apartments in Waterfront have an average cost of $901 which is $4,067 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Waterfront.
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