
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Shepherd Park Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $800 (77 Rentals)
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Entwine Apartments

716 HIGHLAND AVE NW

Metro Village Apartments

1405 Whittier St NW

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The Glade on Laurel

6600 Luzon

The Normandie

1331 Hemlock St NW

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Willow & Maple
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The JC Layne at Georgia

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Takoma Central

Takoma Flats

The Hartley

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7527 17th St NW, Unit 1

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Gables Takoma Park

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Reynard

6803 Cameron Dr NW

6645 Georgia Ave NW

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Takoma Place

Beech Tree Place

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The Van Buren

Juniper Courts

The Dahlia

7205 Georgia Ave NW
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314 ELEVATION

7129 Georgia Ave NW

Silver Spring House

The Barrington Apartments

Blair Park Gardens

7615 Eastern Ave NW

Summit Hills

7611 Eastern Ave NW

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The Blairs
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The Veridian

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Woodside Place

Alexander House at Elizabeth Square

Courts of Madison

Thayer Terrace

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Core

1200 East West

Parkside Terrace

Azalea Apartments
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Shepherd Park, Washington, DC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Shepherd Park?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Park Studio Apartments | $1,692 | $1,052 | $3,197 |
| Shepherd Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,062 | $1,000 | $3,798 |
| Shepherd Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,609 | $1,510 | $6,431 |
| Shepherd Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,806 | $950 | $4,166 |
| Shepherd Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,418 | $2,418 | $2,418 |
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There are currently 77 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Shepherd Park Neighborhood of Washington, DC.
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Cheapest Available Shepherd Park Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Shepherd Park area of Washington, DC is a 1 Bed unit found at Bracken Square priced from $800. Cypress on Vine has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable Shepherd Park apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bracken Square | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Cypress on Vine | TAKOMA DC | Furnished | Utilities Included | Sh... | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Entwine Apartments | Junior Suite 50% AMI | Studio,1BA | $1,052 |
| Metro Village Apartments | S195tudio 60% | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
| Silver Spring Towers | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,264 |
| The Van Buren | Lge Studio-1 Bath-Tier 11 | Studio,1BA | $1,299 |
| The Barrington Apartments | A4 Income Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $1,374 |
| Blair Park Gardens | 7702 BLAIR RD | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| Summit Hills | Studio 1Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,397 |
| Twin Towers | Studio 1Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,431 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shepherd Park, DC
As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shepherd Park area is the $2.00 price per square foot 1817 Parkside Dr NW Model at 1817 Parkside Dr NW, Unit English Bsmt in the in the Downtown Silver Spring neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Shepherd Park apartment is the Private Bedroom in Shared 2 Bed 2 Bath - I Model at Clover at The Parks starting at $1,650 with a $1.78 price per square foot in the North Takoma Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Shepherd Park apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1817 Parkside Dr NW, Unit English Bsmt | 1817 Parkside Dr NW | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Clover at The Parks | Private Bedroom in Shared 2 Bed 2 Bath - I | 2BR,2BA | $1.78 |
| The Leggett - Apartments for Seniors 62+ | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| Bracken Square | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.21 |
| Thayer Terrace | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
| Woodside Place | B03mm North Workforce65 Affordable | 2BR,1BA | $2.02 |
| Twin Towers | Studio 1Bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $2.20 |
| The Van Buren | Lge Studio-1 Bath-Tier 11 | Studio ,1BA | $2.17 |
| Silver Spring Towers | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.15 |
| Entwine Apartments | Junior Suite 50% AMI | Studio ,1BA | $2.10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Shepherd Park Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Shepherd Park?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Shepherd Park is under $1,431.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Shepherd Park?
The cheapest apartment in Shepherd Park is Bracken Square which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Shepherd Park costs $4,475.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Shepherd Park?
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 104 regular apartments in Shepherd Park 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 Shepherd Park?
Cheap apartments in Shepherd Park have an average cost of $469 which is $4,006 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Shepherd Park.
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