Cheap Homes for Rent in Waterfront Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,000 (30 Rentals)

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property at 1532 2nd St SW

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1532 2nd St SW

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property at 1435 4th St SW

$1,650 - $2,400

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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1435 4th St SW

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property at 800 4th St SW

$1,700 - $2,700

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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800 4th St SW

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property at 240 M St SW

$1,750 - $3,950

Studio To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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240 M St SW

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property at 355 I St SW

$1,800 - $2,750

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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355 I St SW

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property at 1101 3rd St SW

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1101 3rd St SW, Unit 814, Unit 814

1101 3rd St SW
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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
The Lex at WaterfrontAffordable Studio ADU-LexStudio,1BA$1,489
Leo at WaterfrontAffordable Studio ADU-LeoStudio,1BA$1,489
Reflections at the WharfX14-SStudio,1BA$1,570
Watermark at Buzzard PointS4Studio,1BA$1,587
Modern on MStudio-S06 ClassicStudio,1BA$1,611
The ChannelStudio-C-OCStudio,1BA$1,643
Valo ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,690
RiverpointSTA4Studio,1BA$1,699

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waterfront, DC

As of April 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Waterfront area is the $3.94 price per square foot 2 Bed/2 Bath-2S Model at Incanto in the in the Mall neighborhood starting from $4,033. The second greatest value Waterfront apartment is the 1425 4th St SW Model at 1425 4th St SW, Unit A-712 starting at $2,997 with a $3.46 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.
Incanto2 Bed/2 Bath-2S2BR,2BA$3.94
1425 4th St SW, Unit A-7121425 4th St SW2BR,2BA$3.46
Waterside TowersTower (Efficiency)Studio ,1BA$3.30
800 4th St SW, Unit Apt. S417800 4th St SW1BR,1BA$3.36
Seventy1Hundred100-S2Studio ,1BA$3.48
Valo ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.35
NOVEL South CapitolStudio-S04 EastStudio ,1BA$3.91
Capitol Park Plaza and TwinsStudio 1 BathStudio ,1BA$3.55
Watermark at Buzzard PointS2Studio ,1BA$3.99
MDL FlatsPH04Studio ,1BA$3.83

Frequently Asked Questions about Waterfront

What type of rentals are currently available in Waterfront?

There are currently 105 Apartments for Rent in Waterfront, DC with pricing that ranges from $1,196 to $13,970. There are also 102 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Waterfront ranging from $1,060 to $4,995.

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 $4,995 with an average monthly rent of $2,797.

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 $13,970, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,400 to $4,545. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,266.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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