Room in Shared 7 bed/3.5 bath home in Southwest Waterfront, Unit B
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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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$1,246 - $5,304
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555
555 E St SWWashington, DC 20024
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$1,323 - $1,6761 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
MDL Flats
1550 First St SWWashington, DC 20024
Room in Shared 7 bed/4 bath home in Southwest Waterfront, Unit F
600 7th St SW
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Room in Shared 7 bed/4 bath home in Southwest Waterfront, Unit G
600 7th St SW
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$1,482 - $5,638
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Watermark at Buzzard Point
1900 Half St SWWashington, DC 20002
1435 4th St SW
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1435 4th St SW, Unit B217
1435 4th St SW
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$1,511 - $4,151Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Lex at Waterfront
1151-1551 4th St SWWashington, DC 20024
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$1,575 - $7,598Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Riverpoint
2121 1st St SWWashington, DC 20024
1250 4th St SW
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$1,663 - $3,660Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Waterside Towers
907 6th St SWWashington, DC 20024
1425 4th St SW
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1425 4th St SW, Unit 317
1425 4th St SW
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1425 4th St SW
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$1,739 - $6,749Studio 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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$1,750 - $2,200Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Channel Square Apartments
325 P St SWWashington, DC 20024
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$1,751 - $4,170
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Modern on M
465 M St SWWashington, DC 20024
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$1,778 - $6,168
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The Westerly
350 Maple Dr SWWashington, DC 20024
800 4th St SW
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1211 Van St SE
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$1,7991 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 15
355 I St SW, Unit 122S
355 I St SWWashington, DC 20024
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$1,799 - $2,399Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Reflections at the Wharf
1001 3rd St SWWashington, DC 20024
1425 4th St SW
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1425 4th St SW
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$1,829 - $9,313Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
West Half
1201 Half St SEWashington, DC 20003
240 M St SW, Unit Bright 1BR Condo
240 M St SW
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$1,880
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949 1st St SE, Unit SI FL4-ID264
949 1st St SEWashington, DC 20003
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1301 Delaware Ave SW, Unit RiverPark
1301 Delaware Ave SW
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$1,940
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2121 1st St SW, Unit GO FL5-ID254
2121 1st St SWWashington, DC 20024
800 4th St SW, Unit N117
800 4th St SW
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$1,958 - $7,516
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The Byron
101 V St SWWashington, DC 20024
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$1,989 - $4,570Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Artline Apartments
301 M St SWWashington, DC 20024
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$1,990
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70 I St SE, Unit SI FL6-ID879
70 I St SEWashington, DC 20003
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$2,006 - $8,137
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Gallery 64
64 H St SWWashington, DC 20024
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$2,009 - $5,807
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Everly
2000 2nd St SWWashington, DC 20024
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$2,016 - $4,599Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 11
Valo Apartments
222 M St SWWashington, DC 20024
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$2,018 - $3,934Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Leo at Waterfront
1150 4th St SWWashington, DC 20024
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$2,040
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600 4th St SW, Unit SI FL7-ID1056
600 4th St SWWashington, DC 20024
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60 I St SW, Unit SI FL3-ID1194
60 I St SWWashington, DC 20024
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$2,076 - $6,474Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Kiley
600 4th St SWWashington, DC 20024
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949 1st St SE, Unit SI FL5-ID733
949 1st 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
300 M St SW
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800 4th St SW, Unit S525
800 4th St SW
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Charming 1BR/1BA in Southwest DC - 119 P St SW
117-119 P St SWWashington, DC 20024
355 I St 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 |
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| Waterfront Studio Apartments | $1,937 | $1,246 | $2,718 |
| Waterfront 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,516 | $1,323 | $9,595 |
| Waterfront 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,797 | $1,676 | $7,670 |
| Waterfront 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,749 | $1,526 | $10,000+ |
| Waterfront 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,492 | $1,266 | $1,776 |
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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 |
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| 555 | Senior Housing S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,246 |
| MDL Flats | A7 | 1BR,1BA | $1,323 |
| The Lex at Waterfront | Affordable Studio ADU-Lex | Studio,1BA | $1,511 |
| Riverpoint | STA2 | Studio,1BA | $1,575 |
| Waterside Towers | Garden (1 Bedroom Inside) | 1BR,1BA | $1,698 |
| Capitol Park Plaza and Twins | Studio 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,744 |
| Channel Square Apartments | 1 Bedroom Highrise | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| Modern on M | Studio-S06 Classic | Studio,1BA | $1,751 |
| Seventy1Hundred | 100-S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,793 |
| Reflections at the Wharf | X06-S | Studio,1BA | $1,799 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waterfront, DC
As of August 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Waterfront area is the $3.00 price per square foot Fountain Model at The Kiley in the in the Mall neighborhood starting from $3,274. The second greatest value Waterfront apartment is the Garden (2 Bedroom Outside) Model at Waterside Towers starting at $2,449 with a $2.72 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. |
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| The Kiley | Fountain | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.00 |
| Waterside Towers | Garden (2 Bedroom Outside) | 2BR,1BA | $2.72 |
| Venture on I | JR 2D | 2BR,1BA | $3.93 |
| Watermark at Buzzard Point | A16 | 1BR,1BA | $3.83 |
| Leo at Waterfront | One Bedroom - Leo | 1BR,1BA | $3.33 |
| Coda on Half | Luxury Navy Yard / SE DC Apartments for Rent | A Placemakr Experience | B8 | 1BR,1BA | $3.63 |
| Channel Square Apartments | 1 Bedroom Townhome | 1BR,1BA | $3.54 |
| Seventy1Hundred | 100-S3 | Studio ,1BA | $3.40 |
| 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 $1,799.
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 73 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 $1,057 which is $1,308 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Waterfront.
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