Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Shaw Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $900 (52 Rentals)

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property at 232 N St NW

$1,195

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$1,195
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6 Bedroom, 4 Bath Townhome for Rent

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232 N St NW

WashingtonDC20001
property at 459 M St NW

$1,695

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459 M St NW

WashingtonDC20001

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The Aspen
$1,805 - $8,218
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The Aspen

1011 4th St NWWashington, DC 20001
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property at 1117 10th St NW

$2,200 - $3,500

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1117 10th St NW

WashingtonDC20001
property at 440 L St NW

$2,295

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 1

440 L St NW, Unit 302, Unit 302

440 L St NW
WashingtonDC20001

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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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Northern Liberties
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Northern Liberties

1514 8th St NWWashington, DC 20001
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Asbury Dwellings
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Asbury Dwellings

1616 Marion St NWWashington, DC 20001
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304 Florida Ave NW
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304 Florida Ave NW

304 Florida Ave NWWashington, DC 20001
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Morgan Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Morgan Street

225-227 Morgan St NWWashington, DC 20001

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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 1 Bed unit found at 801 R Street Apartments priced from $1,400. Channing E Phillips Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,475. Here are the most affordable Shaw apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
801 R Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400
Channing E Phillips Homes1 Bedroom Jr.1BR,1BA$1,475
Richardson (Furnished Rooms)SHAW | Furnished | Utilities Included | Private...1BR,1BA$1,500
7th FlatsS4.8 IZStudio,1BA$1,553
Ellington Apartments1 Bed - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,700
District Co-LivingDOWNTOWN DC | Furnished | Utilities Included | ...1BR,1BA$1,750
The AspenStudio One Bath (401 SF)Studio,1BA$1,805
The ShayStudioStudio,1BA$1,830
Mount Vernon PlazaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shaw, DC

As of April 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shaw area is the $2.50 price per square foot 1711 4th St NW Model at 1711 4th St NW in the in the Mount Vernon Square neighborhood starting from $2,995. The second greatest value Shaw apartment is the 402 M Street NW Model at 402 M Street NW, Unit Apt C starting at $2,499 with a $2.27 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.
1711 4th St NW1711 4th St NW2BR,2BA$2.50
402 M Street NW, Unit Apt C402 M Street NW1BR,1BA$2.27
84 Q St NW, Unit #B84 Q St NW2BR,2BA$2.45
Ellington Apartments2 Bed - 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.50
902 Westminster St NW902 Westminster St NW2BR,2BA$2.63
1802 2nd St NW, Unit B1802 2nd St NW1BR,1BA$2.39
1406 3rd St NW, Unit B1406 3rd St NW1BR,1BA$2.62
124 Q St NW, Unit 4124 Q St NW2BR,1BA$2.25
801 R Street ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.87
The ShayStudioStudio ,1BA$2.84

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Shaw Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Shaw?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Shaw is at 7th Flats listed at $1,553.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Shaw Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Shaw Apartment is $1,400 at 801 R Street Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Shaw Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Shaw is starting from $1,579 at Channing E Phillips Homes.

What is the most affordable Shaw Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Shaw Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Channing E Phillips Homes and starts from $1,682.

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