Cheap Homes for Rent in Waterfront Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $900 (8 Rentals)

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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. Verge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,663. Here are the most affordable Waterfront apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
555Senior Housing S2Studio,1BA$1,246
VergeS1AStudio,1BA$1,663
Modern on MStudio-S02 ModernStudio,1BA$1,716

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waterfront, DC

As of September 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Waterfront area is the $2.89 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Highrise Model at Channel Square Apartments in the in the Southwest Washington neighborhood starting from $2,840. The second greatest value Waterfront apartment is the D02.1 Model at J.COOPERS ROW starting at $3,455 with a $3.70 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.
Channel Square Apartments3 Bedroom Highrise3BR,1.5BA$2.89
J.COOPERS ROWD02.12BR,2BA$3.70
Valo ApartmentsJr. Two Bedroom2BR,2BA$3.76
1425 4th St SW, Unit 7121425 4th St SW2BR,2BA$3.58
The Kelvin2 Bed/2 Bath Junior-HJR2B2BR,2BA$3.52
301 M St NW, Unit 3301 M St NW1BR,1BA$2.87
70 Capitol Yards70-S1Studio ,1BA$3.00
Waterside TowersTower (Efficiency)Studio ,1BA$3.34
Capitol Park Plaza And TwinsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.55
Modern on MStudio-S03 ModernStudio ,1BA$3.77

Frequently Asked Questions about Waterfront

What type of rentals are currently available in Waterfront?

There are currently 111 Apartments for Rent in Waterfront, DC with pricing that ranges from $1,240 to $17,219. There are also 52 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Waterfront ranging from $960 to $6,050.

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 $960 to $6,050 with an average monthly rent of $2,867.

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 $1,505 to $17,219, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $4,850 to $4,850. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,245.

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