Cheap Homes for Rent in the Waterfront Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,000 (28 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Waterfront area of Washington.

property at 240 M St SW

$1,500 - $1,940

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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240 M St SW

WashingtonDC20024

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property at 1435 4th St SW

$1,575

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$1,575

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$1,575

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1435 4th St SW, Unit B217

1435 4th St SW
WashingtonDC20024
property at 800 4th St SW

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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800 4th St SW, Unit S525

800 4th St SW
WashingtonDC20024
property at 800 4th St SW

$1,650 - $3,200

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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800 4th St SW

WashingtonDC20024
property at 350 G St SW

$1,695

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$1,695

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$1,695

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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350 G St SW, Unit N123

350 G St SW
WashingtonDC20024
property at 800 4th St SW

$1,695

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$1,695

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$1,695

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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800 4th St SW, Unit S503

800 4th St SW
WashingtonDC20024

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property at 1425 4th St SW

$1,825

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1425 4th St SW

WashingtonDC20024
property at 800 4th St SW

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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800 4th St SW, Unit N117

800 4th St SW
WashingtonDC20024

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property at 1211 Van St SE

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1211 Van St SE, Unit 602

1211 Van St SE
WashingtonDC20003
property at 70 N St SE

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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70 N St SE, Unit 616

70 N St SE
WashingtonDC20003

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
555Senior Housing S2Studio,1BA$1,246
MDL FlatsA71BR,1BA$1,323
Channel Square ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,350
MDXL FlatsB42BR,2BA$1,458
Reflections at the WharfX05-SStudio,1BA$1,599
Watermark at Buzzard PointS2Studio,1BA$1,606
RiverpointSTA3Studio,1BA$1,636
Waterside TowersTower (Efficiency)Studio,1BA$1,699
MarenS1AStudio,1BA$1,729
Modern on MStudio-S05 ClassicStudio,1BA$1,731

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waterfront, DC

As of July 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Waterfront area is the $3.70 price per square foot B05 Model at Eliot on 4th in the in the Mall neighborhood starting from $4,215. The second greatest value Waterfront apartment is the B4 Model at MDXL Flats starting at $1,458 with a $1.45 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.
Eliot on 4thB052BR,2BA$3.70
MDXL FlatsB42BR,2BA$1.45
The Lex at WaterfrontTwo Bedroom Two Bath- Lex2BR,2BA$3.08
555Senior Housing A151BR,1BA$3.80
Valo ApartmentsJr. One Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.33
Waterside TowersTower (Efficiency)Studio ,1BA$2.83
Modern on M1 Bed/1 Bath-A03 Modern1BR,1BA$3.53
Channel Square Apartments1 Bedroom Townhome1BR,1BA$3.54
Capitol Park Plaza and TwinsStudio 1 BathStudio ,1BA$3.60
MDL FlatsPH041BR,1BA$3.83

Frequently Asked Questions about Waterfront

What type of rentals are currently available in Waterfront?

There are currently 100 Apartments for Rent in Waterfront, DC with pricing that ranges from $1,220 to $10,971. There are also 100 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Waterfront ranging from $1,060 to $5,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Waterfront?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Waterfront ranges from $1,060 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,785.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Waterfront?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Waterfront range from $1,501 to $10,971, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,300 to $3,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,650 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,266.

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