Annex on 12th
300 12th St SW,
Washington, DC 20024
$2,029 - $19,269 Total Monthly Price
Studio - 3 Beds
Southwest DC
Washington, DC
Southwest DC - Washington, DC Area Guide
To experience DC's newest hotspots, head southwest
Walkable
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Bike-Friendly
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Landmarks
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Mass Transit
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Urban
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Downtown
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Historic
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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 March 2026, the average apartment rent in Southwest DC is $1,820 for a studio, $2,324 for one bedroom, $3,394 for two bedrooms, and $5,450 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Southwest DC has decreased by -3.3% in the past year.
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Studio
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473 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,820/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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661 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,324/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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964 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,394/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,361 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$5,450/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Southwest DC - Washington, DC is for everyday living.
Very Walkable
84
/ 100
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
Excellent Transit
88
/ 100
You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.
Very Bikeable
84
/ 100
This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
Scores provided by Walk Score
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
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
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
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 2026.