Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Shepherd Park Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $800 (69 Rentals)

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$1,100 - $1,200

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716 HIGHLAND AVE NW

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The Glade on Laurel
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$1,420 - $3,832
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The Glade on Laurel

6830-6896 Laurel St NWWashington, DC 20012
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Willow & Maple
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$1,617 - $4,321
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Willow & Maple

6918 Willow St NWWashington, DC 20012
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Takoma Central
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$1,696 - $13,093
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Takoma Central

235-255 Carroll St NWWashington, DC 20012
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Reynard
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$1,822 - $3,728
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Reynard

1100 Dahlia St NWWashington, DC 20012
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Entwine Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Entwine Apartments

218 Vine St 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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Elm Gardens
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Elm Gardens

7050 Eastern 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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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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The Van Buren
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Van Buren

6505 14th 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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The Dahlia
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Dahlia

7019 Georgia Ave NWWashington, DC 20012
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314 ELEVATION
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

314 ELEVATION

314 Carroll St NWWashington, DC 20012
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Thayer and Spring
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$1,627 - $3,169
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Thayer and Spring

915 Silver Spring AveSilver Spring, MD 20910
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Core
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$1,675 - $4,778
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Core

8621 Georgia AveSilver Spring, MD 20910
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The Guardian
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$1,780 - $3,378
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The Guardian

8605 Cameron StSilver Spring, MD 20910
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Affinity on Georgia
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$1,801 - $3,580
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Affinity on Georgia

8021 Georgia AveSilver Spring, MD 20910
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The Bennington
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$1,806 - $3,039
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The Bennington

1215 E West HwySilver 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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bracken SquareA11BR,1BA$800
Cypress on VineTAKOMA DC | Furnished | Utilities Included | Sh...1BR,1BA$1,000
Silver Spring TowersStudioStudio,1BA$1,164
The NormandieStudio SmallStudio,1BA$1,199
Thayer TerraceA11BR,1BA$1,350
Metro Village ApartmentsStudio 60%Studio,1BA$1,375
Blair Park Gardens7702 BLAIR RD1BR,1BA$1,395
Charter House - Senior Housing 55+The GeorgiaStudio,1BA$1,435
Summit HillsStudio 1BathroomStudio,1BA$1,435
The BlairsStudioStudio,1BA$1,453

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shepherd Park, DC

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shepherd Park area is the $2.06 price per square foot Small 2Bdrm-1Bath-Tier4+7 Model at The Van Buren in the in the Rock Creek Forest neighborhood starting from $2,270. The second greatest value Shepherd Park apartment is the 2 Bed 1 bath Model at Silver Spring Towers starting at $2,462 with a $2.27 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Van BurenSmall 2Bdrm-1Bath-Tier4+72BR,1BA$2.06
Silver Spring Towers2 Bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.27
Thayer TerraceB22BR,1.5BA$1.81
Twin Towers1Bedroom 1Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.66
Clover at The ParksPrivate Bedroom in Shared 2 Bed 2 Bath - I2BR,2BA$1.78
Bracken SquareB82BR,1BA$2.28
The Leggett - Apartments for Seniors 62+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.92
Silver Spring House1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1.97
6600 Luzon1 Bdrm;Tier 12;14th St Vw1BR,1BA$1.99
The Barrington ApartmentsA1 Income Restricted1BR,1BA$2.16

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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!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Shepherd Park Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Shepherd Park?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Shepherd Park is at Silver Spring Towers listed at $1,164.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Shepherd Park Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Shepherd Park Apartment is $800 at Bracken Square.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Shepherd Park Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Shepherd Park is starting from $950 at Bracken Square.

What is the most affordable Shepherd Park Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Shepherd Park Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The JC Layne at Georgia and starts from $2,475.

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