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Room in Shared 7 bed/3.5 bath home, Unit F
511 G St SW
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Room in Shared 7 bed/4 bath home, Unit A
600 7th St SW
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555
555 E St SWWashington, DC 20024
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511 G St SW
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MDL Flats
1550 First St SWWashington, DC 20024
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$1,350 - $2,500Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Channel Square Apartments
325 P St SWWashington, DC 20024
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$1,378 - $5,599
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Watermark at Buzzard Point
1900 Half St SWWashington, DC 20002
Room in Shared 7 bed/4 bath home, Unit G
600 7th St SW
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Room in Shared 7 bed/4 bath home, Unit C
600 7th St SW
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Room in Shared 7 bed/3.5 bath home, Unit A
511 G St SW
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The Lex at Waterfront
1151-1551 4th St SWWashington, DC 20024
1435 4th St SW
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$1,577 - $6,786Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Riverpoint
2121 1st St SWWashington, DC 20024
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$1,595 - $2,374Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Reflections at the Wharf
1001 3rd St SWWashington, DC 20024
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$1,625 - $6,768Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
J.COOPERS ROW
1319 S Capitol St SWWashington, DC 20003
1250 4th St SW
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$1,687 - $6,679
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Modern on M
465 M St SWWashington, DC 20024
800 4th St SW, Unit S503
800 4th St SW
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350 G St SW, Unit N123
350 G St SW
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350 G St SW, Unit N403
350 G St SW
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$1,728 - $4,924Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Valo Apartments
222 M St SWWashington, DC 20024
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$1,734 - $5,712
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Gallery 64
64 H St SWWashington, DC 20024
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$1,744 - $3,571Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Capitol Park Plaza and Twins
201 I St SWWashington, DC 20024
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$1,746 - $7,516
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The Byron
101 V St SWWashington, DC 20024
1311 Delaware Ave SW
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1211 Van St SE
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The Kiley
600 4th St SWWashington, DC 20024
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Waterside Towers
907 6th St SWWashington, DC 20024
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$1,834 - $4,893
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1221 Van
1221 Van St SEWashington, DC 20003
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$1,837 - $3,631
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Venture on I
60 I St SWWashington, DC 20024
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$1,870
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949 1st St SE, Unit SI FL4-ID264
949 1st St SEWashington, DC 20003
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949 1st St SE, Unit SI FL5-ID733
949 1st St SEWashington, DC 20003
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$1,872 - $5,360
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The Westerly
350 Maple Dr SWWashington, DC 20024
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Leo at Waterfront
1150 4th St SWWashington, DC 20024
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$1,910
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2121 1st St SW, Unit GO FL4-ID258
2121 1st St SWWashington, DC 20024
1425 4th St SW
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1425 4th St SW
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800 4th St SW, Unit N117
800 4th St SW
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800 4th St SW, Unit N117
800 4th St SW
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Everly
2000 2nd St SWWashington, DC 20024
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Coda on Half | Luxury Navy Yard / SE DC Apartments for Rent | A Placemakr Experience
41 L St SEWashington, DC 20003
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Eliot on 4th
1001 4th St SWWashington, DC 20024
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$2,047 - $14,760
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Annex on 12th
300 12th St SWWashington, DC 20024
37 L St SE
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70 I St SE, Unit SI FL8-ID882
70 I St SEWashington, DC 20003
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MDXL Flats
1530 1st St SWWashington, DC 20024
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Capitol Park Tower
301 G St NWWashington, DC 20024
240 M St SW
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1301 Delaware Ave SW, Unit N-602
1301 Delaware Ave SW
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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 | $1,986 | $1,246 | $2,749 |
| Waterfront 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,482 | $1,323 | $5,221 |
| Waterfront 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,890 | $1,676 | $8,571 |
| Waterfront 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,162 | $1,501 | $10,000+ |
| Waterfront 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,616 | $1,266 | $2,436 |
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There are currently 59 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Waterfront Neighborhood of Washington, DC.
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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 |
| MDXL Flats | B4 | 2BR,2BA | $1,458 |
| The Lex at Waterfront | Affordable Studio ADU-Lex | Studio,1BA | $1,489 |
| Riverpoint | STA3 | Studio,1BA | $1,577 |
| Watermark at Buzzard Point | J7 | Studio,1BA | $1,601 |
| Verge | S3A | Studio,1BA | $1,623 |
| Colette | Colette S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,630 |
| Modern on M | Studio-S06 Classic | Studio,1BA | $1,687 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waterfront, DC
As of June 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Waterfront area is the $3.02 price per square foot Tower (2 Bedroom Split) Model at Waterside Towers in the in the Mall neighborhood starting from $3,780. The second greatest value Waterfront apartment is the B05 Model at Eliot on 4th starting at $4,286 with a $3.76 price per square foot in the Mall neighborhood. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterside Towers | Tower (2 Bedroom Split) | 2BR,2BA | $3.02 |
| Eliot on 4th | B05 | 2BR,2BA | $3.76 |
| MDXL Flats | B4 | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| 1301 Delaware Ave SW, Unit N812 | 1301 Delaware Ave SW | 2BR,2BA | $3.52 |
| 555 | Senior Housing A15 | 1BR,1BA | $3.80 |
| Valo Apartments | Jr. One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.58 |
| Channel Square Apartments | 1 Bedroom Townhome | 1BR,1BA | $3.54 |
| Seventy1Hundred | 100-S2 | Studio ,1BA | $3.36 |
| 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 $1,687.
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 $4,351.
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 284 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 $1,269 which is $3,082 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Waterfront.
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