Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Shaw Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,580 (14 Rentals)

459 M St NW

7th Flats

Gables City Vista

Jefferson Marketplace
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 | $1,985 | $1,580 | $5,754 |
| Shaw 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,570 | $1,400 | $4,473 |
| Shaw 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,214 | $1,579 | $7,976 |
| Shaw 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,501 | $1,682 | $8,411 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleShaw, Washington, DC
Ranked #74
Among cities in District of Columbia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Shaw, Washington, DC
Seaton Elementary School
Benjamin Banneker High School
Walker-Jones Education Campus
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Getting Around the Shaw Neighborhood in Washington, DC
Walk Score®
96 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
97 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
83 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $2,178.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Shaw?
The cheapest apartment in Shaw is 7th Flats which is listed at $1,613, while the average apartment in Shaw costs $6,754.
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 72 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 $2,249 which is $4,505 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Shaw.
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