Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Shepherd Park Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $900 (40 Rentals)

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Entwine Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Entwine Apartments

218 Vine St NWWashington, DC 20012
Senior Living
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Elm Gardens
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Elm Gardens

7050 Eastern Ave NWWashington, DC 20012
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Walter Reed Apartments
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Walter Reed Apartments

6939 Georgia Ave NWWashington, DC 20012
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Beech Tree Place
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Beech Tree Place

7428 Georgia Ave NWWashington, DC 20012
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Butternut Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Butternut Apartments

413-415 Butternut St NWWashington, DC 20012
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Juniper Courts
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Juniper Courts

7701 Georgia Ave NWWashington, DC 20012
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Takoma Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Takoma Place

6650-6676 Georgia Ave NWWashington, DC 20012

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The Van Buren
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Van Buren

6505 14th St NWWashington, DC 20012
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524 Thayer Avenue
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

524 Thayer Avenue

524 Thayer AveSilver Spring, MD 20910
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Spring Garden Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Spring Garden Apartments

8001-8015 Eastern AveSilver Spring, MD 20910
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Argent Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Argent Apartments

1200 Blair Mill RdSilver Spring, MD 20910
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Twin Towers
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Twin Towers

1110 Fidler LnSilver Spring, MD 20910
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Blair House
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Blair House

8201 16th StSilver Spring, MD 20910
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The Corona
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Corona

714 Sligo AveSilver Spring, MD 20910
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Monterrey Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Monterrey Apartments

7925-7927 Chicago AveSilver Spring, MD 20910
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Shepherd Park, Washington, DC Local Guide

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 Blair Park Gardens priced from $1,070. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Blair Park Gardens8308 GARLAND AVENUE TAKOMA PARK MD 20912Studio,1BA$1,070
Cypress on VinePrivate Bed & Shared Bath / 6 Person Suite1BR,1BA$1,075
Silver Spring HouseEfficiency - StudioStudio,1BA$1,299
Silver Spring TowersStudioStudio,1BA$1,303
Falkland ChaseA02mm North Workforce65 Affordable1BR,1BA$1,307
Metro Village ApartmentsStudio 60%Studio,1BA$1,375
Charter HouseThe GeorgiaStudio,1BA$1,435
Summit HillsStudio 1BathroomStudio,1BA$1,447
The BlairsStudioStudio,1BA$1,449
Twin TowersStudio 1BathroomStudio,1BA$1,462

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shepherd Park, DC

As of November 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Shepherd Park area is the $2.08 price per square foot Three Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Blair House in the in the Downtown Silver Spring neighborhood starting from $3,121. The second greatest value Shepherd Park apartment is the Two Bedroom Loft Model at Blair Towns starting at $2,999 with a $2.17 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Blair HouseThree Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.08
Blair TownsTwo Bedroom Loft2BR,2BA$2.17
Clover at The ParksPrivate Bedroom in Shared 2 Bed 2 Bath - I2BR,2BA$1.78
Thayer TerraceA11BR,1BA$1.85
Courts of Madison1G1BR,1BA$2.32
Azalea ApartmentsEncore1BR,1BA$2.30
Parkside Terrace1 Bedroom 1 Bath - Affordable1BR,1BA$2.34
The BlairsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.34
Blair Park Gardens7702 BLAIR RD1BR,1BA$2.33
Silver Spring TowersStudioStudio ,1BA$2.22

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Shepherd Park, Washington, DC

Ranked #65

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Shepherd Park, Washington, and the greater Washington area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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

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 $1,462.

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 $3,095.

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 197 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 $511 which is $2,584 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Shepherd Park.

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