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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. Verge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,619. Here are the most affordable Waterfront apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
555Senior Housing S2Studio,1BA$1,246
VergeS1AStudio,1BA$1,619
Modern on MStudio-S02a ModernStudio,1BA$1,678
Capitol Park Plaza And TwinsStudioStudio,1BA$1,722
Coda on Half | Luxury Navy Yard / SE DC Apartments for RentA2Studio,1BA$1,784
70 Capitol Yards70-S1Studio,1BA$1,834
West HalfStudio | S01Studio,1BA$1,834
Watermark at Buzzard PointS4Studio,1BA$1,841
The ByronS6 | Studio | 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,843
RiverpointSTA8Studio,1BA$1,847

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waterfront, DC

As of September 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Waterfront area is the $2.89 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Highrise Model at Channel Square Apartments in the in the Southwest Washington neighborhood starting from $2,840. The second greatest value Waterfront apartment is the D02.1 Model at J.COOPERS ROW starting at $3,455 with a $3.70 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.
Channel Square Apartments3 Bedroom Highrise3BR,1.5BA$2.89
J.COOPERS ROWD02.12BR,2BA$3.70
Valo ApartmentsJr. Two Bedroom2BR,2BA$3.75
1425 4th St SW, Unit 7121425 4th St SW2BR,2BA$3.58
The Kelvin2 Bed/2 Bath Junior-HJR2B2BR,2BA$3.49
301 M St NW, Unit 3301 M St NW1BR,1BA$2.87
70 Capitol Yards70-S1Studio ,1BA$3.02
Waterside TowersTower (Efficiency)Studio ,1BA$3.34
Capitol Park Plaza And TwinsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.55
Modern on MStudio-S03 ModernStudio ,1BA$3.77

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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!

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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Waterfront?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Waterfront is at 555 listed at $1,246.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Waterfront Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Waterfront Apartment is $1,804 at Modern on M.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Waterfront Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Waterfront is starting from $2,214 at Capitol Park Plaza And Twins.

What is the most affordable Waterfront Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Waterfront Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Colette and starts from $2,130.

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