Bedroom count
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Last updated on November 2, 2026
Average rent in
Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC
Average rent in
Last updated on November 2, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Southwest Waterfront
$2,493/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Southwest Waterfront is $2,493 per month as of October 2026. This is 31% above the national average rent, or $593 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Southwest Waterfront
71
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 remained the same over the last month and have increased 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 $2,622, whereas a house costs $2,785. 1-bedroom apartments in Southwest Waterfront run $2,459 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,740.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,168 |  7% | 28% | |
1 bedroom | $2,300 | 5% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $3,000 | 4% | 17% | |
3 bedroom | $4,700 | 12% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $4,425 | 1% | 80% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Anacostia | $1,973 | |
Capitol Hill | $2,500 | |
Crystal City Shops | $3,253 | |
Navy Yard | $2,631 | |
Sw Ballpark Navy Yard | $2,690 | |
Washington Mall | $2,241 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,622 | 2% | 9% | |
Condos | $2,300 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,785 | 12% | 27% | |
Rooms | $1,280 | 4% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,168
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
28%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
17%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,700
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,425
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
80%
Crystal City Shops
Average rent
$3,253
Anacostia
Average rent
$1,973
Capitol Hill
Average rent
$2,500
Navy Yard
Average rent
$2,631
Sw Ballpark Navy Yard
Average rent
$2,690
Washington Mall
Average rent
$2,241
Apartments
Average rent
$2,622
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
9%
Condos
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$2,785
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
27%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,280
Last 30 days
4%
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
31%higher than the national median
71%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Southwest Waterfront, Washington, DC is 23% lower than the median rent in Crystal City Shops, Arlington, VA.
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Discover rentals in Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC
5d+ ago
Southwest - Waterfront townhouse for rent in Washington
1220 Half St Sw #B, Washington, DC 20024
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Southwest - Waterfront house for rent in Washington
1311 Delaware Ave Sw #231, Washington, DC 20024
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Southwest - Waterfront condo for rent in Washington
2 beds
1 bath
$2,590
Price dropped $200Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Oct 31
5d+ ago
Southwest - Waterfront house for rent in Washington
1301 Delaware Ave Sw #812, Washington, DC 20024
2 beds
2 baths
$2,700
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
7h ago
Verified
350 Maple Dr Sw, Washington, DC 20024
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,102–$5,833
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2d ago
1001 4th St Sw, Washington, DC 20024
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,075–$6,566
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
7h ago
Verified
301 M St Sw #1136, Washington, DC 20024
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,270–$3,820
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
2121 1st St Sw #252, Washington, DC 20024
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,360–$3,240
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
350 Maple Dr Sw, Washington, DC 20024
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,102–$5,833
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,890
Price dropped $420Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
60 I St Sw #1192, Washington, DC 20024
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,240–$2,320
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
301 M St Sw #1136, Washington, DC 20024
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,270–$3,820
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
301 M St Sw #1136, Washington, DC 20024
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,270–$3,820
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
600 4th St Sw #1042, Washington, DC 20024
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,200–$2,270
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
2121 1st St Sw #252, Washington, DC 20024
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,360–$3,240
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,987
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 16
7h ago
Verified
350 Maple Dr Sw, Washington, DC 20024
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,102–$5,833
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,890
Price dropped $420Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,987
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 16
2d ago
121 P St Sw, Washington, DC 20024
2 beds
1 bath
$2,872
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.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 $2,493 per month as of October 31, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Southwest Waterfront?
Average rent prices in Southwest Waterfront have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.
How does Southwest Waterfront rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Southwest Waterfront is 31% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $593 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 $100,000/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).