Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Shaw Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $900 (27 Rentals)

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The SeVerna
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The SeVerna

1001 1st St NWWashington, DC 20001
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The Golden Rule Plaza
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Golden Rule Plaza

1050 New Jersey Ave NWWashington, DC 20001
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151 S St NW
1 Bedroom Apartments

151 S St NW

151 S St NWWashington, DC 20001
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Asbury Dwellings
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Asbury Dwellings

1616 Marion St NWWashington, DC 20001
Senior Living
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Shaw, Washington, DC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Shaw Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Shaw area of Washington, DC is a Studio unit found at 7th Flats priced from $1,550. Spacious Bedroom + Private Bathroom has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,619. Here are the most affordable Shaw apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
7th FlatsS4.8 AffordableStudio,1BA$1,550
Spacious Bedroom + Private BathroomOSLOshaw Unit #4 & #54BR,4BA$1,619
Affinity at 2MStudioStudio,1BA$1,750
Mount Vernon PlazaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,800
801 R Street ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,850
Banner LaneS4Studio,1BA$1,857
The FlorianStudioStudio,1BA$1,870
Jefferson MarketplaceS1Studio,1BA$1,879
The ShayStudioStudio,1BA$1,880

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shaw, DC

As of April 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Shaw area is the $2.95 price per square foot 440 Warner St. NW Model at 440 Warner St. NW, Unit Apt A in the in the Mount Vernon Square neighborhood starting from $3,250. The second greatest value Shaw apartment is the 2 Bed/ 2 Bath - B2B Model at Yale West starting at $3,092 with a $3.09 price per square foot in the Mount Vernon Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Shaw apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
440 Warner St. NW, Unit Apt A440 Warner St. NW2BR,2BA$2.95
Yale West2 Bed/ 2 Bath - B2B2BR,2BA$3.09
The ShayTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$3.53
Mount Vernon Plaza2x2 Townhome2BR,2BA$3.54
124 Q St NW, Unit 1124 Q St NW2BR,1BA$2.31
437 New York Ave NW, Unit 603437 New York Ave NW1BR,1BA$3.47
Washington Apartments*1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 6th Street1BR,1BA$3.54
801 R Street ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.85
1618 8th St NW, Unit Apt 31618 8th St NWStudio ,1BA$3.12
Affinity at 2MStudioStudio ,1BA$3.17

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Shaw, Washington, DC

Ranked #64

Among neighborhoods in Washington, DC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Shaw Neighborhood in Washington, DC

Walk Score®

96 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

97 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

83 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Shaw Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Shaw?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Shaw is under $1,880.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Shaw?

The cheapest apartment in Shaw is Mount Vernon Plaza which is listed at $1,800, while the average apartment in Shaw costs $4,494.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Shaw?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 104 regular apartments in Shaw that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Shaw?

Cheap apartments in Shaw have an average cost of $1,302 which is $3,192 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Shaw.

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