Cheap Homes for Rent in Waterfront Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,000 (15 Rentals)

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property at 350 G St SW

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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350 G St SW, Unit N403

350 G St SW
WashingtonDC20024
property at 1301 Delaware Ave SW

$1,650

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$1,650

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1301 Delaware Ave SW

WashingtonDC20024
property at 1435 4th St SW

$1,650 - $2,500

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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1435 4th St SW

WashingtonDC20024

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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. Reflections at the Wharf has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,399. Here are the most affordable Waterfront apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
555Senior Housing S2Studio,1BA$1,246
Reflections at the WharfX05-SStudio,1BA$1,399
Capitol Park Plaza and TwinsStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,435
Capitol Park TowerStudioStudio,1BA$1,520
Watermark at Buzzard PointS4Studio,1BA$1,545

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waterfront, DC

As of February 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Waterfront area is the $2.99 price per square foot Tower (2 Bedroom Corner) Model at Waterside Towers in the in the Mall neighborhood starting from $3,586. The second greatest value Waterfront apartment is the 2 Bed/2 Bath-C08 West Model at NOVEL South Capitol starting at $4,294 with a $3.82 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.
Waterside TowersTower (2 Bedroom Corner)2BR,2BA$2.99
NOVEL South Capitol2 Bed/2 Bath-C08 West2BR,2BA$3.82
6 O St SW, Unit 16 O St SW1BR,1BA$2.71
Valo ApartmentsJr. One Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.74
800 4th St SW, Unit Apt. S417800 4th St SW1BR,1BA$3.36
Seventy1Hundred70-S3Studio ,1BA$3.62
800 4th St SW, Unit N725800 4th St SWStudio ,1BA$3.48
Capitol Park Plaza and TwinsStudio 1 BathStudio ,1BA$2.96
Capitol Park TowerStudioStudio ,1BA$3.16
Reflections at the WharfX14-SStudio ,1BA$3.72

Frequently Asked Questions about Waterfront

What type of rentals are currently available in Waterfront?

There are currently 108 Apartments for Rent in Waterfront, DC with pricing that ranges from $1,182 to $15,016. There are also 83 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Waterfront ranging from $1,010 to $8,950.

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 $1,010 to $8,950 with an average monthly rent of $2,912.

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 $1,487 to $15,016, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,200 to $8,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,242.

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