Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Waterfront Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,100 (67 Rentals)

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Watermark at Buzzard Point
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$1,413 - $5,781
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$1,392 - $5,760
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$1,413 - $5,781
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Watermark at Buzzard Point

1900 Half St SWWashington, DC 20002
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Modern on M
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$1,586 - $5,242
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$1,564 - $5,220
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$1,586 - $5,242
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Modern on M

465 M St SWWashington, DC 20024
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property at 1435 4th St SW

$1,650 - $3,000

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1435 4th St SW

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property at 800 4th St SW

$1,695 - $2,550

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800 4th St SW

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Gallery 64
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$1,787 - $9,624
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$1,787 - $9,624
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$1,787 - $9,624
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Gallery 64

64 H St SWWashington, DC 20024
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The Byron
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$1,867 - $7,516
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$1,867 - $7,516
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$1,867 - $7,516
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The Byron

101 V St SWWashington, DC 20024
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Everly
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$1,906 - $5,477
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$1,906 - $5,477
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Everly

2000 2nd St SWWashington, DC 20024
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property at 350 G St SW

$1,990

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$1,990
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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350 G St SW, Unit 626

350 G St SW
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Annex on 12th
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$2,030 - $19,942
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$2,009 - $19,921
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$2,030 - $19,942
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Annex on 12th

300 12th St SWWashington, DC 20024
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Waterfront, Washington, DC Local Guide

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. The Lex at Waterfront has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,489. Here are the most affordable Waterfront apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
555Senior Housing S4Studio,1BA$1,246
The Lex at WaterfrontAffordable Studio ADU-LexStudio,1BA$1,489
The ChannelStudio-C-OCStudio,1BA$1,496
Capitol Park TowerStudioStudio,1BA$1,520
Watermark at Buzzard PointS4Studio,1BA$1,554
Modern on MStudio-S01 ModernStudio,1BA$1,607
VergeS4AStudio,1BA$1,635
MarenS1AStudio,1BA$1,671
The KelvinStudio-HS1Studio,1BA$1,694

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waterfront, DC

As of February 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Waterfront area is the $3.93 price per square foot C3 Model at Watermark at Buzzard Point in the in the Southwest Washington neighborhood starting from $5,151. The second greatest value Waterfront apartment is the 2 Bed - 2 Bath | B07 Model at 1221 Van starting at $3,745 with a $3.88 price per square foot in the Southwest Washington neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Waterfront apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Watermark at Buzzard PointC33BR,2BA$3.93
1221 Van2 Bed - 2 Bath | B072BR,2BA$3.88
Valo ApartmentsJr. One Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.75
Waterside TowersTower (Efficiency)Studio ,1BA$3.18
800 4th St SW, Unit Apt. S417800 4th St SW1BR,1BA$3.36
VergeA6A1BR,1BA$3.78
Seventy1Hundred100-S2Studio ,1BA$3.47
Capitol Park Plaza and TwinsStudio 1 BathStudio ,1BA$3.55
Capitol Park TowerStudioStudio ,1BA$3.16
Modern on MStudio-S01 ModernStudio ,1BA$3.64

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is happy to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Waterfront, Washington, and the greater Washington area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 $1,694.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Waterfront?

The cheapest apartment in Waterfront is Capitol Park Tower which is listed at $1,750, while the average apartment in Waterfront costs $4,204.

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 461 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 $1,404 which is $2,800 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Waterfront.

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