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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Shaw Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $900 (58 Rentals)
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$1,238 - $1,4221 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Richardson Furnished Rooms
410 Richardson Pl NWWashington, DC 20001
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$1,450 - $1,8501 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
801 R Street Apartments
1709 8th St 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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$1,550 - $5,448Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
7th Flats
1825 7th St NWWashington, DC 20001
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$1,600 - $2,550Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
875 N St NW
875 N St NWWashington, DC 20001
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$1,650
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Base Rent$1,650
Total Monthly Price$1,650
1618 8th St NW, Unit Apt 2
1618 8th St NWWashington, DC 20001
459 M St NW
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$1,732 - $6,428
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The Aspen
1011 4th St NWWashington, DC 20001
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$1,750
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Base Rent$1,750
Total Monthly Price$1,750
1837 Vermont Ave NW, Unit #B
1837 Vermont Ave NWWashington, DC 20001
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$1,795
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Base Rent$1,795
Total Monthly Price$1,795
1111 5th St NW, Unit 1111 5th St NW
1111 5th St NWWashington, DC 20001
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$1,799 - $12,9601 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Shaw
618 T 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 - $4,250Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Colonel
1250 9th 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
1831 2nd St NE
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$1,911 - $6,698
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Gables City Vista
460 L St NWWashington, DC 20001
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$1,917 - $2,7501 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Washington Apartments
1205 1/2 7th St NWWashington, DC 20001
909 R St NW
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$2,017 - $4,867Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Shay
1924 8th St NWWashington, DC 20001
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$2,214 - $4,933Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Jefferson Marketplace
1510-1514 7th St NWWashington, DC 20001
1513 4th St NW
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$2,274 - $12,708
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City Ridge
20 Ridge Square NWWashington, DC 20016
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$2,290
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Base Rent$2,290
Total Monthly Price$2,290
425 L St NW, Unit SI FL7-ID1196
425 L St NWWashington, DC 20001
500 M St NW, Unit Apt 1
500 M St NW
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929 R St NW
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$2,370
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Base Rent$2,370
Total Monthly Price$2,370
618 T St NW, Unit SI FL4-ID732
618 T St NWWashington, DC 20001
915 E St NW
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$2,470
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Base Rent$2,470
Total Monthly Price$2,470
1011 4th St NW, Unit SI FL5-ID382
1011 4th St NWWashington, DC 20001
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$2,490
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Base Rent$2,490
Total Monthly Price$2,490
443 New York Ave NW, Unit SI FL7-ID876
443 New York Ave NWWashington, DC 20001
902 Westminster St NW
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$2,495
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Base Rent$2,495
Total Monthly Price$2,495
1707 6th St NW, Unit 1707 6th St 2
1707 6th St NWWashington, DC 20001
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$2,495
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Base Rent$2,495
Total Monthly Price$2,495
902 Westminster St NW
902 Westminster St NWWashington, DC 20001
437 New York Ave NW
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments
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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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments
Channing E Phillips Homes
1730 7th St NWWashington, DC 20001
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1 Bedroom Apartments
151 S St NW
151 S St NWWashington, DC 20001
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1 Bedroom Apartments
200 P ST NW
200 P St NWWashington, DC 20001
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments
1210 4TH ST NW
1210 4th St NWWashington, DC 20001
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Ellington Apartments
1804-1817 New Jersey Ave NWWashington, DC 20001
1310 8th 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
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304 Florida Ave NW
304 Florida Ave NWWashington, DC 20001
1537 4th St NW
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Morgan Street
225-227 Morgan St NWWashington, DC 20001
1605 New Jersey Ave 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 | $2,138 | $1,550 | $4,543 |
| Shaw 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,777 | $1,238 | $6,334 |
| Shaw 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,011 | $1,579 | $9,453 |
| Shaw 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,423 | $1,682 | $9,917 |
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There are currently 58 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Shaw Neighborhood of Washington, DC.
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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 Richardson Furnished Rooms priced from $1,238. District Co-Living (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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| Richardson Furnished Rooms | SHAW | Furnished | Utilities Included | Private... | 1BR,1BA | $1,238 |
| District Co-Living (Furnished Rooms) | DOWNTOWN DC | Co-Living Furnished Rooms | Utili... | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| 801 R Street Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| Channing E Phillips Homes | 1 Bedroom Jr. | 1BR,1BA | $1,475 |
| 7th Flats | S4.8 IZ | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
| 200 P ST NW | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,599 |
| 1210 4TH ST NW | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,675 |
| The Aspen | Studio One Bath (401 SF) | Studio,1BA | $1,736 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shaw, DC
As of September 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shaw area is the $2.13 price per square foot 1411 Model at 1409-1411 1st St NW in the in the Mount Vernon Square neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Shaw apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at Florida 543 starting at $3,200 with a $2.78 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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| 1409-1411 1st St NW | 1411 | 2BR,1BA | $2.13 |
| Florida 543 | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.78 |
| 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 |
| 1837 Vermont Ave NW, Unit #B | 1837 Vermont Ave NW | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| 801 R Street Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.70 |
| 1618 8th St NW, Unit Apt 2 | 1618 8th St NW | Studio ,1BA | $2.64 |
| Hodge on 7th - Senior Living | 1 Bed/1 Bath 1.1c - 60% | 1BR,1BA | $2.88 |
| 200 P ST NW | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.08 |
| 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 (390)
6 out of 10
Benjamin Banneker High School
District Of Columbia Public Schools
Public School - Grades 9-12 (703)
9 out of 10
Walker-Jones Education Campus
District Of Columbia Public Schools
Public School - Grades PK-8 (292)
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 $1,736.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Shaw?
The cheapest apartment in Shaw is Richardson Furnished Rooms which is listed at $1,238, while the average apartment in Shaw costs $2,693.
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 24 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 $1,291 which is $1,402 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Shaw.
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