Cheap Homes for Rent in Waterfront Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,600 (18 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 Colette priced from $1,618. Capitol Park Plaza And Twins has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,722. Here are the most affordable Waterfront apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
ColetteColette S2Studio,1BA$1,618
Capitol Park Plaza And TwinsStudioStudio,1BA$1,722
Modern on MStudio-S06 ClassicStudio,1BA$1,729
70 Capitol Yards70- S01Studio,1BA$1,741
Lex and Leo at Waterfront StationStudio - LeoStudio,1BA$1,755

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waterfront, DC

As of June 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Waterfront area is the $4.17 price per square foot B18 Model at 555 in the in the Mall neighborhood starting from $4,992. The second greatest value Waterfront apartment is the 3 Bedroom Highrise Model at Channel Square Apartments starting at $2,840 with a $2.89 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.
555B182BR,2BA$4.17
Channel Square Apartments3 Bedroom Highrise3BR,1.5BA$2.89
The KileyAnthem A1BR,1BA$3.30
Eliot on 4thA071BR,1BA$3.54
Waterside TowersTower (Efficiency)Studio ,1BA$3.30
70 Capitol Yards70- S01Studio ,1BA$3.29
Valo ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.83
Capitol Park Plaza And TwinsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.55
J.COOPERS ROWSB03.1Studio ,1BA$3.99
Modern on MStudio-S01 ModernStudio ,1BA$3.88

Frequently Asked Questions about Waterfront

What type of rentals are currently available in Waterfront?

There are currently 95 Apartments for Rent in Waterfront, DC with pricing that ranges from $1,075 to $17,064. There are also 59 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Waterfront ranging from $1,600 to $12,000.

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 $1,600 to $12,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,248.

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 $1,515 to $17,064, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,600 to $4,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,345.

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