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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. Capitol Park Tower has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,461. Here are the most affordable Waterfront apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
555Senior Housing S2Studio,1BA$1,246
Capitol Park TowerStudioStudio,1BA$1,461
Modern on MStudio-S01 ModernStudio,1BA$1,535
The ChannelStudio-C-OCStudio,1BA$1,556
Watermark at Buzzard PointS4Studio,1BA$1,597
VergeS2AStudio,1BA$1,625
RiverpointSTA3Studio,1BA$1,630
Capitol Park Plaza and TwinsStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,722
1221 VanStudio | S02Studio,1BA$1,733

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waterfront, DC

As of December 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Waterfront area is the $3.15 price per square foot Two Bedroom One Bath - Leo Model at Lex and Leo at Waterfront Station in the in the Mall neighborhood starting from $2,740. The second greatest value Waterfront apartment is the 1425 4th St SW Model at 1425 4th St SW, Unit 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.
Lex and Leo at Waterfront StationTwo Bedroom One Bath - Leo2BR,1BA$3.15
1425 4th St SW, Unit 7121425 4th St SW2BR,2BA$3.46
Waterside TowersTower (1 Bedroom)1BR,1BA$2.87
603 G St SW, Unit BasementFurnishedAPT603 G St SW1BR,1BA$2.27
The KileyAnthem A1BR,1BA$3.18
Modern on M1 Bed/1 Bath-A11 Classic1BR,1BA$3.47
1000 South CapitolS.1Studio ,1BA$3.32
Valo ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.55
Capitol Park Plaza and TwinsStudio 1 BathStudio ,1BA$3.55
Capitol Park TowerStudioStudio ,1BA$3.04

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 $1,080 to $17,654. There are also 80 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Waterfront ranging from $1,010 to $11,500.

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 $1,010 to $11,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,951.

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 $1,480 to $17,654, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,400 to $11,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,235.

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