
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Waterfront Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,246 (40 Rentals)


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The Lex at Waterfront

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1425 4th St SW, Unit 317

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70 I St SE, Unit SI FL6-ID879

1425 4th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Waterfront Studio Apartments | $1,976 | $1,246 | $3,195 |
| Waterfront 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,535 | $1,323 | $7,880 |
| Waterfront 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,775 | $1,676 | $10,000+ |
| Waterfront 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,096 | $1,480 | $10,000+ |
| Waterfront 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,461 | $1,245 | $1,755 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 40 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Waterfront Neighborhood of Washington, DC.
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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 $1,822.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Waterfront?
The cheapest apartment in Waterfront is 555 which is listed at $1,246, 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 119 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 $1,213 which is $1,152 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Waterfront.
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