Annex on 12th
300 12th St SW,
Washington, DC 20024
$1,992 - $12,972 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 May 2026, the average apartment rent in Southwest DC is $1,833 for a studio, $2,371 for one bedroom, $3,454 for two bedrooms, and $5,481 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Southwest DC has decreased by -1.6% in the past year.
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Studio
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473 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,833/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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661 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,371/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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964 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,454/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,361 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$5,481/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Southwest DC - Washington, DC is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Exceptionally Bikeable
Bikeability
90
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Southwest DC - Washington, DC offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 20 Minute Walk
Groceries
50
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
70
/ 100
Good Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
60
/ 100
Good Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
70
/ 100
Recreation
Southwest DC - Washington, DC provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Exceptional Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
100
/ 100
Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
40
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Southwest DC - Washington, DC from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
10
/ 100
Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
20
/ 100
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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.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.