Bedroom count
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Last updated on September 18, 2026
Average rent in
Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC
Average rent in
Last updated on September 18, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Southwest Waterfront
$2,400/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Southwest Waterfront is $2,400 per month as of September 2026. This is 26% above the national average rent, or $500 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Southwest Waterfront
59
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Southwest Waterfront rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC
Average rent prices in Southwest Waterfront have increased by 8% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC
Rent prices in Southwest Waterfront vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Southwest Waterfront is $2,454, whereas a house costs $3,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Southwest Waterfront run $2,319 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,666.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,750 |  5% |  1% | |
1 bedroom | $2,270 | 1% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $3,400 | 5% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $4,500 | 6% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $4,700 | 7% | 18% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Anacostia | $2,100 | |
Capitol Hill | $2,400 | |
Crystal City Shops | $2,973 | |
Navy Yard | $2,534 | |
Sw Ballpark Navy Yard | $2,444 | |
Washington Mall | $2,200 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,454 | 6% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,100 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,400 | 6% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,120 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,270
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,400
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,500
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,700
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
18%
Crystal City Shops
Average rent
$2,973
Anacostia
Average rent
$2,100
Capitol Hill
Average rent
$2,400
Navy Yard
Average rent
$2,534
Sw Ballpark Navy Yard
Average rent
$2,444
Washington Mall
Average rent
$2,200
Apartments
Average rent
$2,454
Last 30 days
6%
Condos
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$3,400
Last 30 days
6%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,120
Last 30 days
No Change
The table above reflects average rent prices in Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Southwest Waterfront, Washington, DC compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Southwest Waterfront and Crystal City Shops by all bedroom counts and property types.
Southwest Waterfront
26%higher than the national median
56%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Southwest Waterfront, Washington, DC is 19% lower than the median rent in Crystal City Shops, Arlington, VA.
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5d+ ago
Southwest - Waterfront townhouse for rent in Washington
1220 Half St Sw #B, Washington, DC 20024
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
House for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Southwest - Waterfront condo for rent in Washington
350 G St Sw #N411, Washington, DC 20024
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Southwest - Waterfront house for rent in Washington
1311 Delaware Ave Sw #231, Washington, DC 20024
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Southwest - Waterfront condo for rent in Washington
2 beds
1 bath
$2,750
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$6,741
House for rent
13h ago
Verified
350 Maple Dr Sw, Washington, DC 20024
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,807–$5,381
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Southwest - Waterfront townhouse for rent in Washington
292 M St Sw #292, Washington, DC 20024
2 beds
2.5 baths
$4,100
House for rent
19h ago
Verified
2121 1st St Sw #252, Washington, DC 20024
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,280–$3,250
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
350 Maple Dr Sw, Washington, DC 20024
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,807–$5,381
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
900 7th St Sw #623, Washington, DC 20024
1 bed
1 bath
$2,500
Price drop
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
301 M St Sw #1136, Washington, DC 20024
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,060–$2,540
Price drop
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
60 I St Sw #1192, Washington, DC 20024
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,960–$2,750
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
301 M St Sw #1136, Washington, DC 20024
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,060–$2,540
Price drop
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
2121 1st St Sw #252, Washington, DC 20024
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,280–$3,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,987
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 16
4h ago
Verified
900 7th St Sw #623, Washington, DC 20024
1 bed
1 bath
$2,500
Price drop
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
350 Maple Dr Sw, Washington, DC 20024
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,807–$5,381
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
900 7th St Sw #623, Washington, DC 20024
1 bed
1 bath
$2,500
Price drop
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
301 M St Sw #1136, Washington, DC 20024
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,060–$2,540
Price drop
Apartment for rent
16h ago
109 O St Sw, Washington, DC 20024
1 bed
1 bath
$1,700
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC
Quick answers to common questions about the Southwest Waterfront rental market.
How much is rent in Southwest Waterfront?
The average rent in Southwest Waterfront is $2,400 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Southwest Waterfront?
Average rent prices in Southwest Waterfront have increased by 8% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Southwest Waterfront rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Southwest Waterfront is 26% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $500 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Southwest Waterfront?
To comfortably afford rent in Southwest Waterfront, you'd need to earn approximately $96,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).