Cheap Homes for Rent in Shaw Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,000 (28 Rentals)

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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 Channing E Phillips Homes priced from $1,475. 801 R Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,600. Here are the most affordable Shaw apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Channing E Phillips Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,475
801 R Street ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,600
7th FlatsS4.8 IZStudio,1BA$1,613
Gables City VistaS04Studio,1BA$1,842
Mount Vernon PlazaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,850
The ShayStudioStudio,1BA$1,950
The AspenOne Bedroom One Bath (536 SF)1BR,1BA$1,976
Jefferson MarketplaceS1Studio,1BA$1,983
The Thread1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,149

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shaw, DC

As of September 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Shaw area is the $3.89 price per square foot D1 Model at Jefferson Marketplace in the in the Mount Vernon Square neighborhood starting from $4,663. The second greatest value Shaw apartment is the 1500 10th St NW Model at 1500 10th St NW, Unit 1 starting at $3,850 with a $3.85 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.
Jefferson MarketplaceD13BR,2BA$3.89
1500 10th St NW, Unit 11500 10th St NW2BR,2BA$3.85
1912 9th St NW, Unit 11912 9th St NW3BR,1BA$3.55
Mount Vernon Plaza2x2 Townhome2BR,2BA$3.54
Channing E Phillips Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.03
801 R Street ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.47
216 Florida Ave NW, Unit 2216 Florida Ave NW1BR,1BA$3.25
The ShayStudioStudio ,1BA$3.41
The AspenOne Bedroom One Bath (570 SF)1BR,1BA$3.90
Gables City VistaS02Studio ,1BA$3.45

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Shaw, Washington, DC

Ranked #65

Among cities in District of Columbia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Shaw

What type of rentals are currently available in Shaw?

There are currently 212 Apartments for Rent in Shaw, DC with pricing that ranges from $1,400 to $14,875. There are also 93 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Shaw ranging from $1,050 to $8,500.

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 $1,050 to $8,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,496.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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