Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Shepherd Park Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $900 (50 Rentals)
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The Normandie

1316 Van Buren St NW

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Willow & Maple

The JC Layne at Georgia

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Parkside Terrace

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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 |
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Shepherd Park Studio Apartments | $1,774 | $1,299 | $3,728 |
Shepherd Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,068 | $1,125 | $5,355 |
Shepherd Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,607 | $1,395 | $6,740 |
Shepherd Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,356 | $2,145 | $6,000 |
Shepherd Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,171 | $3,171 | $3,171 |
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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 Studio unit found at Entwine Apartments priced from $1,052. Cypress on Vine has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,075. Here are the most affordable Shepherd Park apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Entwine Apartments | Junior Suite 50% AMI | Studio,1BA | $1,052 |
Cypress on Vine | Private Bed & Shared Bath / 6 Person Suite | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
Walter Reed Apartments | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $1,237 |
Silver Spring Towers | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,345 |
The Bonifant - Apartments for Seniors | The Acorn | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
Blair Park Gardens | 809 Juniper St. Takoma Park MD 20912 | 2BR,1BA | $1,395 |
Summit Hills | Studio 1Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,435 |
Blair Plaza | Studio Eco | Studio,1BA | $1,465 |
Blair House | Studio Eco | Studio,1BA | $1,484 |
The Van Buren | Lge Studio-1 Bath-Tier 11 | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shepherd Park, DC
As of July 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Shepherd Park area is the $2.51 price per square foot Three Bedroom 2.5 Bath Model at Blair Towns in the in the Downtown Silver Spring neighborhood starting from $3,312. The second greatest value Shepherd Park apartment is the The Massachusetts Model at Charter House starting at $1,899 with a $1.67 price per square foot in the Downtown Silver Spring 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. |
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Blair Towns | Three Bedroom 2.5 Bath | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.51 |
Charter House | The Massachusetts | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
Courts of Madison | 2E | 2BR,1BA | $2.04 |
The Leggett - Apartments for Seniors 62+ | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
Parkside Terrace | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath - Affordable | 2BR,1BA | $2.03 |
The Bonifant - Apartments for Seniors | The Acorn | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
Blair Park Gardens | 807 Juniper St. Takoma Park MD 20912 | 1BR,1BA | $2.39 |
The Van Buren | Lge Studio-1 Bath-Tier 11 | Studio ,1BA | $2.49 |
Silver Spring Towers | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.29 |
Entwine Apartments | Junior Suite 50% AMI | Studio ,1BA | $2.10 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleShepherd Park, Washington, DC
Ranked #52
Among neighborhoods in Washington, DC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
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Getting Around the Shepherd Park Neighborhood in Washington, DC
Walk Score®
89 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
75 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
72 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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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 $1,495.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Shepherd Park?
The cheapest apartment in Shepherd Park is Cypress on Vine which is listed at $1,075, while the average apartment in Shepherd Park costs $3,171.
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 69 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 $715 which is $2,456 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Shepherd Park.
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