Average Rent in Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC

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Current Versus Historical Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC Rents

Southwest - Waterfront rentals average $1,650 for a studio rental to $5,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,175, or roughly $39 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $117 (-6.60%) year-over-year from $1,767 to $1,650. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $20 (-0.94%) year-over-year from $2,120 to $2,100. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $233 (-7.27%) year-over-year from $3,208 to $2,975. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $9,384 (205.53%) year-over-year from $4,566 to $13,950. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $400 (7.84%) year-over-year from $5,100 to $5,500. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 2.06% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.91% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 17.17% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 85.59% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 14.98% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$42.48	$1,650	$1,767 (-6.60%)	$1,808 (-8.76%)
1 BR	$41.46	$2,100	$2,120 (-0.94%)	$2,235 (-6.03%)
2 BR	$36.82	$2,975	$3,208 (-7.27%)	$2,992 (-0.57%)
3 BR	$58.16	$13,950	$4,566 (205.53%)	$5,718 (143.95%)
4+ BR	$34.50	$5,500	$5,100 (7.84%)	$4,390 (25.29%)

Historical Rents in Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC

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Top Cities Near Southwest - Waterfront

There are a total of 22 cities nearby Southwest - Waterfront. The average rent in Southwest - Waterfront is currently $2,900 per month. Our records show that Silver Spring, MD, with an average rent of $2,200, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC is McLean, VA. Monthly rents here are on average $5,750 per month.

Let's compare Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC is 21.21% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 5.12% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC are about 14.86% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 59.19% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 22 total cities near Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Silver Spring, MD	$1,675	$1,850	$2,425	$2,200
Washington, DC	$1,850	$2,350	$3,300	$2,766
Arlington, VA	$1,695	$2,301	$3,200	$2,800
Alexandria, VA	$1,850	$2,170	$2,850	$2,800
Tysons Corner, VA	$1,890	$2,235	$2,950	$3,125
Fairfax, VA	N/A	$1,980	$2,400	$3,300
North Bethesda, MD	$1,998	$2,100	$2,975	$3,400
Bethesda, MD	$2,233	$2,610	$3,902	$3,920
Potomac, MD	$1,650	$1,898	$2,625	$4,600
McLean, VA	N/A	$2,050	$3,900	$5,750

Top Neighborhoods Near Southwest - Waterfront

There are a total of 21 neighborhoods in or near Southwest - Waterfront. Some of these neighborhoods include Congress Heights, Brookland, and Van Ness - Forest Hills. We've included all of these top 21 neighborhoods in or near Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC in the following table.

The average rent for these 21 neighborhoods in or near Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC is currently around $2,850 per month. A total of 3 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only eighteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,850. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Southwest - Waterfront's average rent, which is only $2,175. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Southwest - Waterfront, Congress Heights has the most affordable average rent at $1,600 per month. Whereas, at $4,475 average rent per month, Georgetown is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Southwest - Waterfront. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Congress Heights, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,250	$1,600	$1,600
Brookland, Washington, DC	$1,595	$1,591	$2,250	$2,037
Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC	$1,747	$2,072	$3,200	$2,170
Radnor - Fort Myer Heights, Arlington, VA	$1,694	$2,350	$3,484	$2,300
Anacostia, Washington, DC	$2,500	$1,425	$1,850	$2,300
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC	$1,875	$2,700	$4,000	$2,550
Trinidad - Langston, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,500	$2,325	$2,599
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC	$1,675	$2,045	$3,300	$2,698
Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC	$2,230	$2,600	$3,800	$2,787
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC	$1,827	$2,575	$3,500	$2,800
Downtown - Penn Quarter - Chinatown, Washington, DC	$2,163	$2,500	$3,950	$2,850
16th Street Heights - Crestwood - Brightwood Park, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,850	$2,450	$2,850
U Street - Cardozo, Washington, DC	$2,000	$2,300	$3,923	$2,895
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC	$1,818	$2,719	$4,353	$2,896
Braddock Road Metro, Alexandria, VA	$1,915	$2,349	$3,190	$2,910
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC	$1,950	$2,950	$4,815	$2,975
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,973	$3,200	$3,050
Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA	$1,750	$2,577	$3,720	$3,200
Petworth, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,995	$2,685	$3,350
LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale, Washington, DC	$1,800	$1,875	$3,200	$3,450
Georgetown, Washington, DC	$1,990	$3,000	$5,000	$4,475

Top Counties Near Southwest - Waterfront

There are a total of 6 counties located by Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC. Some of these counties include Prince George's, MD, Arlington, VA, and Alexandria, VA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,920. That's roughly around $25 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Prince George's, MD. Its average rent per month is $2,750. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,300, Fairfax, VA is the most expensive county by Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC.

Typically, rent for studios in Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC is 8.33% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC is 3.06% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC is 13.31% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Prince George's, MD	$1,775	$1,750	$2,100	$2,750
Arlington, VA	$1,695	$2,301	$3,200	$2,800
Alexandria, VA	$1,850	$2,170	$2,850	$2,800
Montgomery, MD	$1,803	$2,092	$2,593	$3,040
Fairfax, VA	$1,800	$1,980	$2,600	$3,200
Fairfax, VA	N/A	$1,980	$2,400	$3,300

Top Zipcodes Near Southwest - Waterfront

There are a total of 42 zipcodes in or near Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,970. A total of 2 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 20032, Washington, DC at $1,600 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $5,400 per month is 22101, McLean, VA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,765. That's at least $40 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC is $2,038 per month. Or in other words, $36 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,861 per month. Which comes out to $32 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
20003, Washington, DC	$1,800	$2,200	$3,550	$2,365
22202, Arlington, VA	$1,750	$2,368	$3,213	$2,738
20005, Washington, DC	$1,835	$2,595	$3,825	$2,594
20020, Washington, DC	$2,125	$1,425	$1,850	$2,150
20032, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,250	$1,600	$1,600
20001, Washington, DC	$1,961	$2,450	$3,400	$3,000
20002, Washington, DC	$1,780	$1,850	$2,872	$2,800
20037, Washington, DC	$1,950	$3,000	$4,250	$3,000
20019, Washington, DC	$2,600	$1,298	$1,999	$2,263
22209, Arlington, VA	$1,650	$2,298	$3,650	$2,500

Frequently Asked Questions - Southwest - Waterfront Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC?

The average monthly rental price for Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC apartments for rent is approximately $2,175. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC.

How much is a studio apartment in Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,650 and an average price per square feet of $42.48. There are a total of 17 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Southwest - Waterfront.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,100 and an average price per square feet of $41.46. There are a total of 23 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Southwest - Waterfront.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,995 and an average price per square feet of $36.82. There are a total of 11 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Southwest - Waterfront.

How have rent prices in Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.07%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.07%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 2.06% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC?

A reasonable rent price in Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC is around $1,740/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.