Room in Shared 7 bed/3.5 bath home in Southwest Waterfront, Unit G
511 G St SW
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Room in Shared 7 bed/3.5 bath home in Southwest Waterfront, Unit C
511 G St SW
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Room in Shared 7 bed/3.5 bath home in Southwest Waterfront, Unit B
511 G St SW
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555
555 E St SWWashington, DC 20024
Room in Shared 7 bed/4 bath home in Southwest Waterfront, Unit C
600 7th St SW
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$1,323 - $1,6761 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
MDL Flats
1550 First St SWWashington, DC 20024
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$1,350 - $2,320Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Channel Square Apartments
325 P St SWWashington, DC 20024
Room in Shared 7 bed/4 bath home in Southwest Waterfront, Unit G
600 7th St SW
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Room in Shared 7 bed/4 bath home in Southwest Waterfront, Unit F
600 7th St SW
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$1,495 - $5,617
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Watermark at Buzzard Point
1900 Half St SWWashington, DC 20002
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Room in Shared 7 bed/4 bath home in Southwest Waterfront, Unit A
600 7th St SW
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$1,511 - $4,924Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Lex at Waterfront
1151-1551 4th St SWWashington, DC 20024
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$1,616 - $5,301
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Modern on M
465 M St SWWashington, DC 20024
1425 4th St SW
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1425 4th St SW
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$1,731 - $8,676Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
West Half
1201 Half St SEWashington, DC 20003
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$1,739 - $6,707Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
J.COOPERS ROW
1319 S Capitol St SWWashington, DC 20003
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$1,744 - $3,581Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Capitol Park Plaza and Twins
201 I St SWWashington, DC 20024
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$1,747 - $7,454Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Riverpoint
2121 1st St SWWashington, DC 20024
800 4th St SW, Unit S323
800 4th St SW
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$1,760
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949 1st St SE, Unit SI FL4-ID264
949 1st St SEWashington, DC 20003
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$1,790
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949 1st St SE, Unit SI FL5-ID733
949 1st St SEWashington, DC 20003
1425 4th St SW, Unit 317
1425 4th St SW
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430 M St SW
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$1,799 - $2,399Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Reflections at the Wharf
1001 3rd St SWWashington, DC 20024
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$1,820
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70 I St SE, Unit SI FL6-ID879
70 I St SEWashington, DC 20003
1425 4th St SW
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1425 4th St SW
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$1,895 - $2,849
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Venture on I
60 I St SWWashington, DC 20024
1301 Delaware Ave SW, Unit RiverPark
1301 Delaware Ave SW
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800 4th St SW, Unit N307
800 4th St SW
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1311 Delaware Ave SW, Unit S830
1311 Delaware Ave SW
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$1,951 - $8,700
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Gallery 64
64 H St SWWashington, DC 20024
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$1,970
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60 I St SW, Unit SI FL3-ID1194
60 I St SWWashington, DC 20024
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$1,970 - $3,764Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Artline Apartments
301 M St SWWashington, DC 20024
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$1,971 - $10,474
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The Byron
101 V St SWWashington, DC 20024
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$1,975 - $4,365Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Leo at Waterfront
1150 4th St SWWashington, DC 20024
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$1,990
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70 I St SE, Unit SI FL8-ID882
70 I St SEWashington, DC 20003
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$1,999 - $3,495Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Waterside Towers
907 6th St SWWashington, DC 20024
1425 4th St SW, Unit A402
1425 4th St SW
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1211 Van St SE
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$2,010
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70 I St SE, Unit SI FL6-ID880
70 I St SEWashington, DC 20003
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$2,043 - $3,690Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Valo Apartments
222 M St SWWashington, DC 20024
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$2,060
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301 M St SW, Unit SI FL8-ID1136
301 M St SWWashington, DC 20024
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$2,076 - $5,964Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Kiley
600 4th St SWWashington, DC 20024
520 N St SW
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240 M St SW, Unit 202
240 M St SW
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$2,100
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600 4th St SW, Unit GO FL7-ID1056
600 4th St SWWashington, DC 20024
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MDXL Flats
1530 1st St SWWashington, DC 20024
115 E St
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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 | $1,976 | $1,246 | $3,195 |
| Waterfront 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,535 | $1,323 | $7,880 |
| Waterfront 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,775 | $1,676 | $10,000+ |
| Waterfront 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,096 | $1,480 | $10,000+ |
| Waterfront 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,461 | $1,245 | $1,755 |
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Cheapest Available Waterfront Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Waterfront area of Washington, DC is a Studio unit found at 555 priced from $1,246. MDL Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,323. Here are the most affordable Waterfront apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 555 | Senior Housing S2 | Studio, 1BA | $1,246 |
| MDL Flats | A7 | 1BR, 1BA | $1,323 |
| Channel Square Apartments | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $1,350 |
| The Lex at Waterfront | Affordable Studio ADU-Lex | Studio, 1BA | $1,511 |
| Modern on M | Studio-S05 Classic | Studio, 1BA | $1,670 |
| Verge | S3A | Studio, 1BA | $1,689 |
| Capitol Park Plaza and Twins | Studio 1 Bath | Studio, 1BA | $1,744 |
| Riverpoint | STA3 | Studio, 1BA | $1,747 |
| Reflections at the Wharf | X14-S | Studio, 1BA | $1,799 |
| J.COOPERS ROW | S02 | Studio, 1BA | $1,822 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waterfront, DC
As of September 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Waterfront area is the $3.30 price per square foot B2.1 Model at 1000 South Capitol in the Southwest Washington neighborhood starting from $4,018. The second greatest value Waterfront apartment is the Fountain Model at The Kiley in the Mall neighborhood starting at $3,416 with a $3.13 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Waterfront apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 South Capitol | B2.1 | 2BR, 2.5BA | $3.30 |
| The Kiley | Fountain | 2BR, 1.5BA | $3.13 |
| Modern on M | 1 Bed/1 Bath Loft-A04L Modern | 1BR, 1BA | $3.60 |
| Waterside Towers | Garden (1 Bedroom Outside) | 1BR, 1BA | $2.86 |
| Watermark at Buzzard Point | A3 | 1BR, 1BA | $3.88 |
| Venture on I | 1I | 1BR, 1BA | $3.65 |
| Seventy1Hundred | 100-S5 | Studio, 1BA | $3.95 |
| Channel Square Apartments | 1 Bedroom Townhome | 1BR, 1BA | $3.54 |
| Capitol Park Plaza and Twins | Studio 1 Bath | Studio, 1BA | $3.60 |
| MDL Flats | PH04 | 1BR, 1BA | $3.83 |
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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 $1,822.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Waterfront?
The cheapest apartment in Waterfront is MDL Flats which is listed at $1,323, while the average apartment in Waterfront costs $2,365.
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 119 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 $1,213 which is $1,152 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Waterfront.
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