Average Rent in Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC

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Current Versus Historical Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC Rents

Southwest - Waterfront rentals average $1,725 for a studio rental to $5,725 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,300, or roughly $38 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $35 (2.07%) year-over-year from $1,690 to $1,725. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $636 (-22.42%) year-over-year from $2,836 to $2,200. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $267 (-8.23%) year-over-year from $3,242 to $2,975. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $2,550 (54.26%) year-over-year from $4,700 to $7,250. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $337 (6.52%) year-over-year from $5,163 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 5.18% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.24% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.13% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 31.17% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.30% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$42.33	$1,725	$1,690 (2.07%)	$1,825 (-5.50%)
1 BR	$39.74	$2,200	$2,836 (-22.42%)	$2,366 (-7.03%)
2 BR	$33.63	$2,975	$3,242 (-8.23%)	$3,161 (-5.89%)
3 BR	$57.87	$7,250	$4,700 (54.26%)	$6,750 (7.41%)
4+ BR	$30.97	$5,500	$5,163 (6.52%)	$4,688 (17.33%)

Historical Rents in Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC

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Top Cities Near Southwest - Waterfront

There are a total of 27 cities nearby Southwest - Waterfront. The average rent in Southwest - Waterfront is currently $2,800 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Silver Spring, MD, with an average rent of $2,133, 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. One bedrooms are about 9.30% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC are about 10.71% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 54.48% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 27 total cities near Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Silver Spring, MD	$1,646	$1,800	$2,175	$2,133
Hyattsville, MD	$1,650	$2,179	$2,427	$2,474
Alexandria, VA	$1,850	$2,100	$2,850	$2,650
Bailey's Crossroads, VA	$1,800	$2,250	$2,800	$2,681
Arlington, VA	$1,781	$2,365	$3,200	$2,725
Washington, DC	$1,895	$2,300	$3,150	$2,731
Annandale, VA	N/A	$1,825	$2,125	$3,100
Kingstowne, VA	N/A	$1,650	$2,830	$3,400
Bethesda, MD	$2,204	$2,480	$3,893	$4,025
McLean, VA	N/A	$1,920	$3,900	$5,750

Top Neighborhoods Near Southwest - Waterfront

There are a total of 24 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 24 neighborhoods in or near Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC in the following table.

The average rent for these 24 neighborhoods in or near Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC is currently around $2,750 per month. A total of 5 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only nineteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,750. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Southwest - Waterfront's average rent, which is only $2,300. 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 $4,500 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	$938	$1,280	$1,598	$1,600
Brookland, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,663	$2,350	$2,100
Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC	$1,670	$2,028	$3,000	$2,153
Anacostia, Washington, DC	$2,500	$1,499	$1,925	$2,275
Trinidad - Langston, Washington, DC	$1,975	$1,700	$2,300	$2,287
Radnor - Fort Myer Heights, Arlington, VA	$1,800	$2,400	$3,275	$2,409
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC	$1,950	$2,450	$5,287	$2,450
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC	$1,673	$2,050	$3,000	$2,600
Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC	$2,218	$2,550	$3,992	$2,600
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC	$2,025	$2,700	$3,850	$2,700
SW Ballpark - Navy Yard, Washington, DC	$2,458	$2,669	$3,555	$2,701
Fairlington - Shirlington, Arlington, VA	N/A	$2,450	$2,800	$2,750
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC	$1,475	$1,900	$2,973	$2,750
Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA	$1,825	$2,600	$3,842	$2,803
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC	$1,888	$2,722	$4,276	$2,854
Adams Morgan, Washington, DC	$1,750	$2,360	$3,475	$2,900
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC	$1,695	$2,348	$3,400	$2,950
16th Street Heights - Crestwood - Brightwood Park, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,900	$2,850	$2,950
Downtown - Penn Quarter - Chinatown, Washington, DC	$2,100	$2,725	$4,000	$3,000
Braddock Road Metro, Alexandria, VA	$2,055	$2,350	$3,295	$3,067
U Street - Cardozo, Washington, DC	$2,288	$2,473	$3,750	$3,103
Petworth, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,800	$2,812	$3,200
LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,700	$2,800	$3,600
Georgetown, Washington, DC	$2,495	$3,148	$4,925	$4,500

Top Counties Near Southwest - Waterfront

There are a total of 5 counties located by Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC. Some of these counties include Alexandria, VA, Arlington, VA, and Prince George's, MD. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,795. That's roughly around $25 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Alexandria, VA. Its average rent per month is $2,650. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,200, Fairfax, VA is the most expensive county by Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC.

Typically, rent for studios in Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC is 4.35% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC is 4.65% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC is 10.71% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Alexandria, VA	$1,850	$2,100	$2,850	$2,650
Arlington, VA	$1,781	$2,365	$3,200	$2,725
Prince George's, MD	$1,643	$1,850	$2,150	$2,795
Montgomery, MD	$1,650	$2,050	$2,500	$3,050
Fairfax, VA	$1,650	$2,000	$2,500	$3,200

Top Zipcodes Near Southwest - Waterfront

There are a total of 44 zipcodes in or near Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,881. A total of 3 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 $5,450 per month is 22101, McLean, VA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,663. That's at least $38 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 $2,076 per month. Or in other words, $34 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,797 per month. Which comes out to $30 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	$2,275	$2,300	$3,500	$2,696
22202, Arlington, VA	$2,025	$2,504	$3,519	$2,861
20005, Washington, DC	$1,800	$2,525	$3,978	$2,650
20020, Washington, DC	$2,332	$1,825	$2,075	$2,332
20032, Washington, DC	$875	$1,280	$1,595	$1,600
20001, Washington, DC	$2,083	$2,498	$3,400	$3,070
20002, Washington, DC	$1,750	$1,995	$2,700	$2,500
20037, Washington, DC	$1,950	$2,650	$4,800	$2,632
20019, Washington, DC	$2,600	$1,300	$1,987	$2,350
22209, Arlington, VA	$1,800	$2,400	$3,346	$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 $2,300. 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 $1,725 and an average price per square feet of $42.33. There are a total of 13 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 $2,150 and an average price per square feet of $39.74. There are a total of 27 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 $2,800 and an average price per square feet of $33.63. There are a total of 19 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 0.02%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.22%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.08%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.54% 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 $1,840/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.