Southwest DC

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Southwest DC - Washington, DC

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To experience DC's newest hotspots, head southwest

Walkable Bike-Friendly Landmarks Mass Transit Urban Downtown Historic

Beginning at the National Mall and extending south along the Potomac River, Southwest DC contains five districts, including the Southwest Waterfront, Bellevue, Buzzard Point, and Southwest Federal Center. This popular, busy neighborhood is home to some of DC's most-loved destinations, including the Smithsonian Institution, the Jefferson Memorial, and the US Botanical Gardens. The Maine Avenue Fish Market is the nation's oldest fish market, established in 1801. Southwest DC is one of the city's trendiest neighborhoods, featuring L'Enfant Plaza and the waterfront, a popular shopping and dining district. As a popular location for politicians and government officials, Southwest DC provides fast access to Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling.

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Southwest DC is $1,849 for a studio, $2,394 for one bedroom, $3,606 for two bedrooms, and $5,054 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Southwest DC has increased by 0.1% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 477 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,849/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 643 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,394/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 970 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,606/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,361 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $5,054/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

84

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

88

Excellent Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.

84

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • USDA Forest Service Headquarters Information Center
  • Enid A. Haupt Garden
  • Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
  • Kathrine Dulin Folger Rose Garden
  • Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum

Airports

  • Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
  • Washington Dulles International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.