Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Waterfront Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,100 (62 Rentals)

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555
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$1,246 - $4,290
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555

555 E St SWWashington, DC 20024
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$1,500

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 16

1532 2nd St SW

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Modern on M
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$1,506 - $7,781
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Modern on M

465 M St SWWashington, DC 20024
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The Westerly
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$1,731 - $5,182
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The Westerly

350 Maple Dr SWWashington, DC 20024
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Gallery 64
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$1,734 - $8,592
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Gallery 64

64 H St SWWashington, DC 20024
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Venture on I
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$1,747 - $3,717
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Venture on I

60 I St SWWashington, DC 20024
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property at 240 M St SW

$1,750 - $3,950

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240 M St SW

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property at 800 4th St SW

$1,745 - $2,100

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800 4th St SW

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1221 Van
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$1,875 - $4,815
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1221 Van

1221 Van St SEWashington, DC 20003
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The Byron
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$1,910 - $7,516
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The Byron

101 V St SWWashington, DC 20024
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Annex on 12th
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$1,991 - $14,610
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Annex on 12th

300 12th St SWWashington, DC 20024
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property at 350 G St SW

$1,700 - $3,400

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350 G St SW

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MDXL Flats
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

MDXL Flats

1530 1st St SWWashington, DC 20024
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MDL Flats
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

MDL Flats

1550 First 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. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
555Senior Housing S2Studio,1BA$1,246
MDL FlatsA71BR,1BA$1,323
Channel Square ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,350
Leo at WaterfrontAffordable Studio ADU-LeoStudio,1BA$1,489
Modern on MStudio-S06 ClassicStudio,1BA$1,506
Reflections at the WharfX14-SStudio,1BA$1,545
Watermark at Buzzard PointS4Studio,1BA$1,567
Coda on Half | Luxury Navy Yard / SE DC Apartments for Rent | A Placemakr ExperienceA2Studio,1BA$1,637
The Lex at WaterfrontAffordable 1 Bedroom ADU-Lex1BR,1BA$1,639
The ChannelStudio-C-OCStudio,1BA$1,643

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waterfront, DC

As of May 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Waterfront area is the $3.98 price per square foot C2 Model at Watermark at Buzzard Point in the in the Southwest Washington neighborhood starting from $5,219. The second greatest value Waterfront apartment is the B05 Model at Eliot on 4th starting at $4,263 with a $3.74 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Watermark at Buzzard PointC23BR,2BA$3.98
Eliot on 4thB052BR,2BA$3.74
1301 Delaware Ave SW, Unit N8121301 Delaware Ave SW2BR,2BA$3.71
555Senior Housing A151BR,1BA$3.80
Waterside TowersTower (Efficiency)Studio ,1BA$3.10
800 4th St SW, Unit Apt. S417800 4th St SW1BR,1BA$3.36
Channel Square Apartments1 Bedroom Townhome1BR,1BA$3.54
NOVEL South CapitolStudio-S04 EastStudio ,1BA$3.91
Modern on MStudio-S02 ModernStudio ,1BA$4.03
MDL FlatsPH04Studio ,1BA$3.83

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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 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 $1,323 at MDL Flats.

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 $1,676 at MDL Flats.

What is the most affordable Waterfront Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Waterfront Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Watermark at Buzzard Point and starts from $5,219.

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