
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Shepherd Park Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $800 (45 Rentals)
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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 | $1,729 | $1,070 | $2,984 |
| Shepherd Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,036 | $900 | $3,852 |
| Shepherd Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,509 | $950 | $4,551 |
| Shepherd Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,619 | $950 | $4,186 |
| Shepherd Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,167 | $3,167 | $3,167 |
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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 $900. 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 | Private Bed & Shared Bath / 6 Person Suite | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Blair Park Gardens | 8308 GARLAND AVENUE TAKOMA PARK MD 20912 | Studio,1BA | $1,070 |
| Silver Spring Towers | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,180 |
| Alexander House at Elizabeth Square | 0B | Studio,1BA | $1,270 |
| Woodside Place | A02mm North Workforce65 Affordable | 1BR,1BA | $1,307 |
| The Blairs | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,374 |
| Metro Village Apartments | Studio 60% | Studio,1BA | $1,375 |
| The Normandie | Studio Small | Studio,1BA | $1,390 |
| Azalea Apartments | Encore | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shepherd Park, DC
As of March 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shepherd Park area is the $2.19 price per square foot Two Bedroom Loft Model at Blair Towns in the in the Downtown Silver Spring neighborhood starting from $3,030. The second greatest value Shepherd Park apartment is the Two Bedroom Loft Model at The Blairs starting at $3,137 with a $2.27 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blair Towns | Two Bedroom Loft | 2BR,2BA | $2.19 |
| The Blairs | Two Bedroom Loft | 2BR,2BA | $2.27 |
| The Van Buren | Small 2Bdrm-1Bath-Tier4+7 | 2BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| 6600 Luzon | 2 Bdrm;Tier 7; CornerUnit | 2BR,1BA | $2.10 |
| Clover at The Parks | Private Bedroom in Shared 2 Bed 2 Bath - I | 2BR,2BA | $1.78 |
| Bracken Square | B8 | 2BR,1BA | $2.28 |
| Thayer Terrace | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| The Leggett - Apartments for Seniors 62+ | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.24 |
| Parkside Terrace | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - Affordable | 1BR,1BA | $2.22 |
| Silver Spring Towers | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.01 |
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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 $1,400.
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 $3,167.
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 145 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 $2,595 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Shepherd Park.
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