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1825 7th St NWWashington, DC 20001
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Shaw Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $900 (20 Rentals)
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801 R Street Apartments
1709 8th St NWWashington, DC 20001
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Channing E Phillips Homes
1710 7th St NWWashington, DC 20001
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7th Flats
1825 7th St NWWashington, DC 20001
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943 M St NW, Unit Studio #3
943 M St NWWashington, DC 20001
459 M St NW
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Ellington Apartments
1804-1817 New Jersey Ave NWWashington, DC 20001
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The Aspen
1011 4th St NWWashington, DC 20001
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Gables City Vista
460 L St NWWashington, DC 20001
117 R St NW
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Mount Vernon Plaza
930 M St NWWashington, DC 20001
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The Shay
1924 8th 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
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151 S St NW
151 S St NWWashington, DC 20001
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Northern Liberties
1514 8th St NWWashington, DC 20001
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Jemal's Benjo LLC
875 N St NWWashington, DC 20001
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1616 Marion St NWWashington, DC 20001
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaw Studio Apartments | $2,245 | $1,550 | $6,582 |
| Shaw 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,932 | $1,390 | $10,000+ |
| Shaw 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,981 | $1,579 | $10,000+ |
| Shaw 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,324 | $1,682 | $8,121 |
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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 Channing E Phillips Homes priced from $1,475. 7th Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,550. Here are the most affordable Shaw apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channing E Phillips Homes | 1 Bedroom Jr. | 1BR,1BA | $1,475 |
| 7th Flats | S4.8 IZ | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
| 801 R Street Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,600 |
| Ellington Apartments | 1 Bed - 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
| The Aspen | Studio One Bath (401 SF) | Studio,1BA | $1,724 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shaw, DC
As of March 05, 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 2 Bed - 1 Bath Model at Ellington Apartments starting at $2,499 with a $2.50 price per square foot in the Edgewood 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 |
| Ellington Apartments | 2 Bed - 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| 84 Q St NW, Unit Unit #B | 84 Q St NW | 2BR,2BA | $2.89 |
| Mount Vernon Plaza | 2x2 Townhome | 2BR,2BA | $3.54 |
| 801 R Street Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.87 |
| Gables City Vista | S04 | Studio ,1BA | $3.36 |
| Cortland Mount Vernon | S1R | Studio ,1BA | $3.64 |
| The Shay | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.25 |
| Channing E Phillips Homes | 1 Bedroom Jr. | 1BR,1BA | $3.09 |
| 943 M St NW, Unit Studio #3 | 943 M St NW | Studio ,1BA | $3.61 |
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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 $1,895.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Shaw?
The cheapest apartment in Shaw is Channing E Phillips Homes which is listed at $1,475, while the average apartment in Shaw costs $3,872.
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 77 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 $1,459 which is $2,413 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Shaw.
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