Apartments for Rent in the Shaw Neighborhood of Washington, DC (298 Rentals)

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Cortland Mount Vernon
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$2,127 - $12,799

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Base Rent$2,127 - $12,799
Total Monthly Price$2,127 - $12,799
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Cortland Mount Vernon

443 New York Ave NWWashington, DC 20001
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City Ridge
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$2,593 - $12,708

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Base Rent$2,593 - $12,708
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

City Ridge

20 Ridge Square NWWashington, DC 20016
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The Aspen
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$1,695 - $6,428

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Base Rent$1,695 - $6,428
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The Aspen

1011 4th St NWWashington, DC 20001
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City Market at O
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$1,988 - $9,639

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Base Rent$1,988 - $9,639
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City Market at O

800 P St NWWashington, DC 20001
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Gables City Vista
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$1,903 - $6,698

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Base Rent$1,903 - $6,698
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Gables City Vista

460 L St NWWashington, DC 20001
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property at 1520 New Jersey Ave NW
$3,500

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Base Rent$3,500
Total Monthly Price$3,500
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1520 New Jersey Ave NW

WashingtonDC20001
property at 500 M St NW
$2,295

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Base Rent$2,295
Total Monthly Price$2,295
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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500 M St NW, Unit Apt 1

500 M St NW
WashingtonDC20001
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1837 Vermont Ave NW, Unit #B
$1,750

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Base Rent$1,750
Total Monthly Price$1,750
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

1837 Vermont Ave NW, Unit #B

1837 Vermont Ave NWWashington, DC 20001
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property at 801 N St NW
$3,150

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Base Rent$3,150
Total Monthly Price$3,150
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Sep 27
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801 N St NW, Unit 801 N St NW

801 N St NW
WashingtonDC20001
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property at 1725 5th St NW
$4,400

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Base Rent$4,400
Total Monthly Price$4,400
2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent
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1725 5th St NW

WashingtonDC20001
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property at 475 K St NW
$2,995

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Base Rent$2,995
Total Monthly Price$2,995
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Sep 15
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475 K St NW, Unit 475 K St NW

475 K St NW
WashingtonDC20001
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property at 902 Westminster St NW
$2,495

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Base Rent$2,495
Total Monthly Price$2,495
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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902 Westminster St NW

WashingtonDC20001
property at 1822 9th St NW
$1,100 - $1,150

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Base Rent$1,100 - $1,150
Total Monthly Price$1,100 - $1,150
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1822 9th St NW

WashingtonDC20001
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property at 1144 1st St NW
$3,600

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Base Rent$3,600
Total Monthly Price$3,600
3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
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1144 1st St NW

WashingtonDC20001

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property at 1825 7th St NW
$7,815 - $9,395

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Base Rent$7,815
Total Monthly Price$7,815
2 Bedroom Rentals
Available Nov 8
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1825 7th St NW

WashingtonDC20001

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Shaw, Washington, DC

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Frequently Asked Questions about Shaw

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Shaw area of Washington, DC?

As of today, September 11, 2026, there are currently 298 available Shaw apartments priced from $1,238 to $9,917, with an average monthly rent of $3,155.

How much are Studio apartments in Shaw?

There are currently 91 Studio Apartments in Shaw with rent ranges from $1,550 to $4,532 with an average price of $2,138.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Shaw Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Shaw ranges from $1,238 to $6,334 with an average monthly rent of $2,822.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Shaw cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Shaw range from $1,579 to $9,395. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,987.

How expensive are Shaw Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 31 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Shaw on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,682 to $9,917 - averaging $4,423 for the location.

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