Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 5, 2026

Average rent in
Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC

Last updated on May 5, 2026

Last updated on May 5, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC is $2,308. This is +18%, or $358, higher than the national average.

$3.19

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,308

decreased by1%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

72

for rent on Zumper.com

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC is $2,308. This is +18%, or $358, higher than the national average.

$3.19

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

4%
75%
18%
3%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000

Households

58%
42%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC have decreased by 2% in the last month and have decreased by 1% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC

The monthly rent for an apartment in Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC is $2,390. A 1-bedroom apartment in Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC costs about $2,250 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,780. Houses for rent in Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,500.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,213

1%

1%

2 bedroom

$3,505

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$7,195

1%

59%

4 bedroom

$4,200

4%

11%

Studio

$1,700

4%

9%

Studio

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,213

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,505

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$7,195

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

59%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,200

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

11%

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.

Compare rent prices in Southwest Waterfront, Washington, DC to other neighborhoods

Median rent prices in Southwest Waterfront, Washington, DC for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Crystal City Shops, Arlington, VA.

Southwest Waterfront

Median rent price$2,308
increased by18%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,215
increased by65%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Southwest Waterfront, Washington, DC is 28% lower than the median rent in Crystal City Shops, Arlington, VA.

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