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Last updated on June 19, 2026
Average rent in
Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC
Average rent in
Last updated on June 19, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Southwest Waterfront
$2,377/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Southwest Waterfront is $2,377 per month as of June 2026. This is 22% above the national average rent, or $427 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Southwest Waterfront
57
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 1% over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $2,440, whereas a house costs $3,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Southwest Waterfront run $2,302 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,700.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,650 | 8% |  7% | |
1 bedroom | $2,270 | 1% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $3,540 | 1% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $7,195 | 1% | 73% | |
4 bedroom | $4,200 | 21% | 40% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Anacostia | $1,995 | |
Capitol Hill | $2,450 | |
Crystal City Shops | $3,163 | |
Navy Yard | $2,489 | |
Sw Ballpark Navy Yard | $2,631 | |
Washington Mall | $2,560 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,440 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,200 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,600 | 5% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
7%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,270
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,540
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$7,195
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
73%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,200
Last 30 days
21%
Last year
40%
Crystal City Shops
Average rent
$3,163
Anacostia
Average rent
$1,995
Capitol Hill
Average rent
$2,450
Navy Yard
Average rent
$2,489
Sw Ballpark Navy Yard
Average rent
$2,631
Washington Mall
Average rent
$2,560
Apartments
Average rent
$2,440
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$3,600
Last 30 days
5%
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
22%higher than the national median
62%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Southwest Waterfront, Washington, DC is 25% 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 Jun 1
1d ago
Southwest - Waterfront condo for rent in Washington
355 I St Sw #410, Washington, DC 20024
2 beds
1 bath
$2,495
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Southwest - Waterfront condo for rent in Washington
2 beds
1 bath
$2,645
$2,500
Price drop
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Southwest - Waterfront house for rent in Washington
1311 Delaware Ave Sw #231, Washington, DC 20024
2 beds
1 bath
$2,750
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
350 Maple Dr Sw, Washington, DC 20024
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,057–$5,557
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Southwest - Waterfront townhouse for rent in Washington
457 N St Sw, Washington, DC 20024
2 beds
3 baths
$4,900
House for rent
8h ago
Verified
2121 1st St Sw, Washington, DC 20024
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,726–$6,786
Price drop
Apartment for rent
13h ago
1001 4th St Sw, Washington, DC 20024
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,076–$8,083
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 19
8h ago
Verified
2121 1st St Sw, Washington, DC 20024
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,726–$6,786
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
350 Maple Dr Sw, Washington, DC 20024
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,057–$5,557
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
600 4th St Sw, Washington, DC 20024
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,797–$4,410
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
60 I St Sw #1193, Washington, DC 20024
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,290–$2,850
Price drop
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
2121 1st St Sw, Washington, DC 20024
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,726–$6,786
Price drop
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
60 I St Sw #1193, Washington, DC 20024
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,290–$2,850
Price drop
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
2121 1st St Sw #252, Washington, DC 20024
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,020–$2,700
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,987
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 16
8h ago
Verified
2121 1st St Sw, Washington, DC 20024
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,726–$6,786
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
350 Maple Dr Sw, Washington, DC 20024
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,057–$5,557
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
600 4th St Sw, Washington, DC 20024
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,797–$4,410
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
60 I St Sw #1193, Washington, DC 20024
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,290–$2,850
Price drop
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 $2,377 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Southwest Waterfront?
Average rent prices in Southwest Waterfront have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.
How does Southwest Waterfront rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Southwest Waterfront is 22% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $427 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 $95,000/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).