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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 4 Beds unit found at Spacious Bedroom + Private Bathroom priced from $1,619. Affinity at 2M has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,800. Here are the most affordable Shaw apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Spacious Bedroom + Private BathroomOSLOshaw Unit #4 & #54BR,4BA$1,619
Affinity at 2MStudioStudio,1BA$1,800
Mount Vernon PlazaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,800
Banner LaneS4Studio,1BA$1,804
Jemal's Benjo LLCStudioStudio,1BA$1,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shaw, DC

As of April 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Shaw area is the $3.31 price per square foot Two Bedroom Two Bath (1125 SF) Model at The Aspen in the in the Mount Vernon Square neighborhood starting from $3,720. The second greatest value Shaw apartment is the 440 Warner St. NW Model at 440 Warner St. NW, Unit Apt A starting at $3,250 with a $2.95 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.
The AspenTwo Bedroom Two Bath (1125 SF)2BR,2BA$3.31
440 Warner St. NW, Unit Apt A440 Warner St. NW2BR,2BA$2.95
Mount Vernon Plaza2x2 Townhome2BR,2BA$3.54
124 Q St NW, Unit 1124 Q St NW2BR,1BA$2.31
Andover HouseA1G1BR,1BA$3.50
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
Yale WestStudio - S1BStudio ,1BA$3.12
1618 8th St NW, Unit Apt 31618 8th St NWStudio ,1BA$3.12

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Frequently Asked Questions about Shaw

What type of rentals are currently available in Shaw?

There are currently 222 Apartments for Rent in Shaw, DC with pricing that ranges from $1,200 to $11,033. There are also 50 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Shaw ranging from $1,100 to $9,800.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Shaw?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Shaw ranges from $1,100 to $9,800 with an average monthly rent of $4,749.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Shaw?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Shaw range from $1,250 to $8,732, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,300 to $6,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,350 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,200.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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