Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 3, 2026
Average rent in
Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC
Average rent in
Last updated on August 3, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Southwest Waterfront
$2,299/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Southwest Waterfront is $2,299 per month as of August 2026. This is 19% above the national average rent, or $359 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Southwest Waterfront
62
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 $2,330, whereas a house costs $3,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Southwest Waterfront run $2,239 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,639.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,717 | No Change | 2% | |
1 bedroom | $2,234 | No Change | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $3,359 | No Change |  4% | |
3 bedroom | $7,195 | 12% | 48% | |
4 bedroom | $3,065 | 33% | 33% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Anacostia | $2,060 | |
Capitol Hill | $2,400 | |
Crystal City Shops | $3,110 | |
Navy Yard | $2,380 | |
Sw Ballpark Navy Yard | $2,551 | |
Washington Mall | $2,450 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,330 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,200 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $3,250 | 12% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,252 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,717
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,234
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,359
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$7,195
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
48%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,065
Last 30 days
33%
Last year
33%
Crystal City Shops
Average rent
$3,110
Anacostia
Average rent
$2,060
Capitol Hill
Average rent
$2,400
Navy Yard
Average rent
$2,380
Sw Ballpark Navy Yard
Average rent
$2,551
Washington Mall
Average rent
$2,450
Apartments
Average rent
$2,330
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$3,250
Last 30 days
12%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,252
Last 30 days
1%
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
19%higher than the national median
60%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Southwest Waterfront, Washington, DC is 26% 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 townhouse for rent in Washington
1240 Half St Sw #WHOLE, Washington, DC 20024
4 beds
2 baths
$4,650
House for rent
Available Sep 1
13h ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$6,741
House for rent
4d ago
Verified
350 Maple Dr Sw, Washington, DC 20024
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,057–$5,557
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
2121 1st St Sw, Washington, DC 20024
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,717–$7,082
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Southwest - Waterfront condo for rent in Washington
1 bed
1 bath
$4,500
Condo for rent
2h ago
Verified
2121 1st St Sw, Washington, DC 20024
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,717–$7,082
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1255 Carrollsburg Pl Sw #A, Washington, DC 20024
1 bed
1 bath
$2,095
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
4d ago
Verified
600 4th St Sw, Washington, DC 20024
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,797–$4,410
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$6,741
House for rent
2h ago
Verified
2121 1st St Sw, Washington, DC 20024
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,717–$7,082
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
60 I St Sw #1193, Washington, DC 20024
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,990–$2,840
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
301 M St Sw #1136, Washington, DC 20024
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,040–$3,050
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
2121 1st St Sw #252, Washington, DC 20024
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,890–$3,200
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
2121 1st St Sw, Washington, DC 20024
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,717–$7,082
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1255 Carrollsburg Pl Sw #A, Washington, DC 20024
1 bed
1 bath
$2,095
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
4d ago
Verified
600 4th St Sw, Washington, DC 20024
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,797–$4,410
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,780
$2,510
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 $2,299 per month as of August 1, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Southwest Waterfront?
Average rent prices in Southwest Waterfront have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.
How does Southwest Waterfront rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Southwest Waterfront is 19% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $359 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 $92,000/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).