Cheap Homes for Rent in the Waterfront Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,100 (19 Rentals)

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

property at 1435 4th St SW

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

1435 4th St SW, Unit B602

1435 4th St SW
WashingtonDC20024

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property at 1425 4th St SW

$1,725

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

1425 4th St SW

WashingtonDC20024
property at 800 4th St SW

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

800 4th St SW, Unit S323

800 4th St SW
WashingtonDC20024
property at 1425 4th St SW

$1,825

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

1425 4th St SW

WashingtonDC20024
property at 350 G St SW

$1,845

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$1,845

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$1,845

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Oct 1

350 G St SW, Unit 626

350 G St SW
WashingtonDC20024

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property at 82 Q St SW

$1,845

1 Bedroom Rentals

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82 Q St SW

WashingtonDC20024
property at 1301 Delaware Ave SW

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1301 Delaware Ave SW, Unit RiverPark

1301 Delaware Ave SW
WashingtonDC20024
property at 37 L St SE

$1,995 - $3,100

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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37 L St SE

WashingtonDC20003

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property at 70 N St SE

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

70 N St SE, Unit 616

70 N St SE
WashingtonDC20003

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 $719. 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 Studio 1Studio,1BA$719
MDL FlatsA71BR,1BA$1,323
The Lex at WaterfrontAffordable Studio ADU-LexStudio,1BA$1,511
Seventy1Hundred70-S1Studio,1BA$1,631
RiverpointSTA3Studio,1BA$1,723

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waterfront, DC

As of August 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Waterfront area is the $2.86 price per square foot Fountain Model at The Kiley in the in the Mall neighborhood starting from $3,131. The second greatest value Waterfront apartment is the B2 Model at Watermark at Buzzard Point starting at $3,729 with a $3.83 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.
The KileyFountain2BR,1.5BA$2.86
Watermark at Buzzard PointB22BR,2BA$3.83
Waterside TowersGarden (2 Bedroom Duplex)2BR,1BA$2.89
Leo at WaterfrontOne Bedroom - Leo1BR,1BA$3.38
J.COOPERS ROWJA14.11BR,1BA$3.71
Valo ApartmentsJr. One Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.92
Channel Square Apartments1 Bedroom Townhome1BR,1BA$3.54
Capitol Park Plaza and TwinsStudio 1 BathStudio ,1BA$3.60
VergeS3AStudio ,1BA$3.87
MDL FlatsPH041BR,1BA$3.83

Frequently Asked Questions about Waterfront

What type of rentals are currently available in Waterfront?

There are currently 104 Apartments for Rent in Waterfront, DC with pricing that ranges from $719 to $11,249. There are also 81 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Waterfront ranging from $1,100 to $5,950.

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 $1,100 to $5,950 with an average monthly rent of $2,437.

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 $11,249, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $4,500 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,650 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,245.

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