
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Shepherd Park Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $900 (80 Rentals)
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Entwine Apartments

716 HIGHLAND AVE NW

Metro Village Apartments

1405 Whittier St NW

The Normandie

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The Glade on Laurel

6600 Luzon

The JC Layne at Georgia

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Gables Takoma Park
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The Aspen

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6612 14th St NW, Unit Apartment #2

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7606 16th St NW, Unit 1br

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The Hartley

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Reynard

The Vale at the Parks

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Walter Reed

7129 Georgia Ave NW

Silver Spring House

The Barrington Apartments

Blair Park Gardens

Summit Hills

The Blairs

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Parkside Terrace
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The Alison

Courts of Madison

Alexander House at Elizabeth Square

The Veridian

Kanso Silver Spring

Thayer Terrace

Rock Creek Springs Apartments

614 Sligo Ave

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The Guardian

Eleven55 Ripley
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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 | $1,715 | $1,052 | $3,221 |
| Shepherd Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,042 | $1,000 | $3,686 |
| Shepherd Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,596 | $1,510 | $5,534 |
| Shepherd Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,630 | $956 | $4,384 |
| Shepherd Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,013 | $3,013 | $3,013 |
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There are currently 80 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 Cypress on Vine priced from $1,000. Entwine Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,052. Here are the most affordable Shepherd Park apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Studio 60% | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
| The Barrington Apartments | A4 Income Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| The Van Buren | Lge Studio-1 Bath-Tier 11 | Studio,1BA | $1,299 |
| Twin Towers | Studio 1Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,380 |
| Blair Park Gardens | 7702 BLAIR RD | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| Summit Hills | Studio 1Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,397 |
| The Blairs | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,417 |
| Charter House - Senior Housing 55+ | The Georgia | Studio,1BA | $1,435 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shepherd Park, DC
As of July 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shepherd Park area is the $1.29 price per square foot Private Bedroom in Shared 3 Bed 2 Bath - G Model at Clover at The Parks in the in the North Takoma Park neighborhood starting from $1,356. The second greatest value Shepherd Park apartment is the B2 Model at Thayer Terrace starting at $1,818 with a $1.73 price per square foot in the Kilmarock 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clover at The Parks | Private Bedroom in Shared 3 Bed 2 Bath - G | 3BR,2BA | $1.29 |
| Thayer Terrace | B2 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.73 |
| 14-M Abrams Hall Senior | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| Woodside Place | B05ln North Workforce 65 Affordable | 2BR,1BA | $2.26 |
| The Leggett - Apartments for Seniors 62+ | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.24 |
| The Alison | One Bedroom/One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| The Barrington Apartments | A1 Income Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| Twin Towers | Studio 1Bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $2.12 |
| The Van Buren | Lge Studio-1 Bath-Tier 11 | Studio ,1BA | $2.17 |
| 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 $1,435.
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 $1,000, while the average apartment in Shepherd Park costs $3,013.
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 79 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 $572 which is $2,441 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Shepherd Park.
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