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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 Mount Vernon Plaza priced from $1,800. 801 R Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,850. Here are the most affordable Shaw apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mount Vernon PlazaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,800
801 R Street ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,850
City Market at OStudio-A West MedleyStudio,1BA$1,920
Jemal's Benjo LLCStudioStudio,1BA$1,950
Jefferson MarketplaceS1Studio,1BA$1,968
7th FlatsS1Studio,1BA$1,995
The AspenOne Bedroom One Bath (591 SF)1BR,1BA$2,059
The Thread1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,149
The ShayOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,160

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shaw, DC

As of July 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Shaw area is the $2.73 price per square foot 1541 6th St NW Model at 1541 6th St NW, Unit 1 in the in the Mount Vernon Square neighborhood starting from $5,000. The second greatest value Shaw apartment is the Two Bedroom Two Bathroom Model at The Shay starting at $3,550 with a $3.45 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1541 6th St NW, Unit 11541 6th St NW2BR,2.5BA$2.73
The ShayTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$3.45
113 Thomas Street N.W. Lower Level113 Thomas Street N.W. Lower Level2BR,1.5BA$3.00
Gables City VistaB032BR,2BA$3.64
Mount Vernon Plaza2x2 Townhome2BR,2BA$3.54
Jefferson MarketplaceA71BR,1BA$4.00
801 R Street ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.85
216 Florida Ave NW, Unit 2216 Florida Ave NW1BR,1BA$3.25
The AspenOne Bedroom One Bath (520 SF)1BR,1BA$4.12
Jemal's Benjo LLCStudioStudio ,1BA$3.90

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Frequently Asked Questions about Shaw

What type of rentals are currently available in Shaw?

There are currently 197 Apartments for Rent in Shaw, DC with pricing that ranges from $1,475 to $17,252. There are also 84 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Shaw ranging from $1,225 to $12,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Shaw?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Shaw ranges from $1,225 to $12,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,732.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

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