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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Shaw Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $900 (49 Rentals)
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$1,450 - $1,9001 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
801 R Street Apartments
1709 8th St NWWashington, DC 20001
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$1,450 - $1,6001 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Richardson (Furnished Rooms)
410 Richardson Pl NWWashington, DC 20001
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$1,475 - $2,2231 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Channing E Phillips Homes
1710 7th St NWWashington, DC 20001
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$1,5001 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
1616 7th St NW, Unit 204
1616 7th St NWWashington, DC 20001
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$1,618 - $5,452Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
7th Flats
1825 7th St NWWashington, DC 20001
459 M St NW
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$1,700 - $3,5991 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Ellington Apartments
1804-1817 New Jersey Ave NWWashington, DC 20001
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$1,800 - $7,407
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The Aspen
1011 4th St NWWashington, DC 20001
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$1,8002 Bedroom Apartment Available Now
124 Q St NW, Unit 4
124 Q St NWWashington, DC 20001
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$1,850
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$1,850
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$1,850
1527 1st St NW, Unit Garden Unit
1527 1st St NWWashington, DC 20001
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$1,850 - $2,9951 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Mount Vernon Plaza
930 M St NWWashington, DC 20001
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$1,920 - $4,875Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Shay
1924 8th St NWWashington, DC 20001
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$1,930 - $7,554
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Gables City Vista
460 L St NWWashington, DC 20001
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$2,050 - $5,409Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Jefferson Marketplace
1510-1514 7th St NWWashington, DC 20001
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$2,137 - $16,6721 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Shaw
618 T St NWWashington, DC 20001
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$2,149 - $3,4501 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Thread
1966 9 1/2 St NWWashington, DC 20001
435 R St NW
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600 Q St NW, Unit B
600 Q St NW
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915 E St NW
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$2,222 - $3,969Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Lurgan
915 L St NWWashington, DC 20001
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$2,239 - $10,599
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City Ridge
20 Ridge Square NWWashington, DC 20016
440 L St NW, Unit 302
440 L St NW
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$2,300
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 13Total Monthly Price
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$2,300
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$2,300
1011 4th St NW, Unit SI FL5-ID382
1011 4th St NWWashington, DC 20001
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$2,300 - $3,4751 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
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1205 1/2 7th St NWWashington, DC 20001
1203 New Jersey Ave NW
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475 New York Ave NW, Unit 3
475 New York Ave NW
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$2,380
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$2,380
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618 T St NW, Unit PL FL4-ID732
618 T St NWWashington, DC 20001
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The SeVerna
1001 1st St NWWashington, DC 20001
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The Golden Rule Plaza
1050 New Jersey Ave NWWashington, DC 20001
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Channing E Phillips Homes
1730 7th St NWWashington, DC 20001
547 Florida Ave NW
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1900 6th St NW
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1 Bedroom Apartments
151 S St NW
151 S St NWWashington, DC 20001
1435 4th St NW
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1632 New Jersey Ave NW
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1435 4th St NW, Unit B602
1435 4th St NW
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Northern Liberties
1514 8th St NWWashington, DC 20001
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Asbury Dwellings
1616 Marion St NWWashington, DC 20001
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801-811 N St NW
801-811 N St NWWashington, DC 20001
1512 Marion St NW
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1850 3rd St NW
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304 Florida Ave NW
304 Florida Ave NWWashington, DC 20001
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Morgan Street
225-227 Morgan St NWWashington, DC 20001
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880 P
880 P St NWWashington, DC 20001
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments
1330 7th Street
1330 7th St NWWashington, DC 20001
460 New York Ave NW, Unit 405
460 New York Ave NW
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817 T St NW
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915 E St NW, Unit 414
915 E St NW
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Shaw, Washington, DC Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Shaw?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| Shaw Studio Apartments | $2,269 | $1,618 | $7,759 |
| Shaw 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,969 | $1,450 | $10,000+ |
| Shaw 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,352 | $1,579 | $10,000+ |
| Shaw 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,501 | $1,682 | $5,500 |
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Cheapest Available Shaw Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Shaw area of Washington, DC is a 1 Bed unit found at 801 R Street Apartments priced from $1,450. Richardson (Furnished Rooms) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,450. Here are the most affordable Shaw apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| 801 R Street Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| Richardson (Furnished Rooms) | SHAW | Furnished | Utilities Included | Private... | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| Hodge on 7th | 1 Bed/1 Bath 1.1k - 50% | 1BR,1BA | $1,457 |
| Channing E Phillips Homes | 1 Bedroom Jr. | 1BR,1BA | $1,475 |
| 7th Flats | S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,618 |
| Ellington Apartments | 1 Bed - 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
| Mount Vernon Plaza | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| The Shay | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,920 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shaw, DC
As of June 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shaw area is the $2.27 price per square foot 402 M Street NW Model at 402 M Street NW, Unit Apt C in the in the Mount Vernon Square neighborhood starting from $2,499. The second greatest value Shaw apartment is the 84 Q St NW Model at 84 Q St NW, Unit Unit #B starting at $3,000 with a $2.73 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 402 M Street NW, Unit Apt C | 402 M Street NW | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| 84 Q St NW, Unit Unit #B | 84 Q St NW | 2BR,2BA | $2.73 |
| 902 Westminster St NW | 902 Westminster St NW | 2BR,2BA | $2.63 |
| 124 Q St NW, Unit 4 | 124 Q St NW | 2BR,1BA | $2.25 |
| Ellington Apartments | 1 Bed - 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| The Shay | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.07 |
| 1527 1st St NW, Unit Garden Unit | 1527 1st St NW | 2BR,1BA | $2.85 |
| 801 R Street Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.70 |
| Hodge on 7th | 1 Bed/1 Bath 1.1q - 60% | 1BR,1BA | $2.99 |
| Channing E Phillips Homes | 1 Bedroom Jr. | 1BR,1BA | $3.09 |
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Best Local Schools in Shaw, Washington, DC
Seaton Elementary School
District Of Columbia Public Schools
Public School - Grades PK-5 (377)
6 out of 10
Benjamin Banneker High School
District Of Columbia Public Schools
Public School - Grades 9-12 (671)
9 out of 10
Walker-Jones Education Campus
District Of Columbia Public Schools
Public School - Grades PK-8 (313)
5 out of 10
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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 $1,920.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Shaw?
The cheapest apartment in Shaw is 801 R Street Apartments which is listed at $1,450, while the average apartment in Shaw costs $6,200.
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 48 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 $897 which is $5,303 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Shaw.
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