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

The Normandie

1405 Whittier St NW

Metro Village Apartments

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The Glade on Laurel

6600 Luzon

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Willow & Maple

Gables Takoma Park

The JC Layne at Georgia
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Takoma Central

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Elm Gardens

Takoma Place

Beech Tree Place

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Juniper Courts

The Dahlia

7205 Georgia Ave NW

314 ELEVATION

Bracken Square

Silver Spring House

Thayer Terrace

Blair Park Gardens
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Summit Hills

The Blairs

Fenwick Apartments

Parkside Terrace

7607 Eastern Ave NW

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Woodside Place

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Core

The Leggett - Apartments for Seniors 62+

Eleven55 Ripley

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Courts of Madison

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The Guardian

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Affinity on Georgia

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The Bennington
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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 | $1,708 | $1,199 | $2,538 |
| Shepherd Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,043 | $1,000 | $3,832 |
| Shepherd Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,515 | $1,510 | $5,884 |
| Shepherd Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,733 | $950 | $4,245 |
| Shepherd Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,013 | $3,013 | $3,013 |
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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 $1,000. 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 | TAKOMA DC | Furnished | Utilities Included | Sh... | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Silver Spring Towers | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,164 |
| The Normandie | Studio Small | Studio,1BA | $1,199 |
| Thayer Terrace | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| Metro Village Apartments | Studio 60% | Studio,1BA | $1,375 |
| Blair Park Gardens | 7702 BLAIR RD | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| Charter House - Senior Housing 55+ | The Georgia | Studio,1BA | $1,435 |
| Summit Hills | Studio 1Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,435 |
| The Blairs | Studio | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Van Buren | Small 2Bdrm-1Bath-Tier4+7 | 2BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| Silver Spring Towers | 2 Bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| Thayer Terrace | B2 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.81 |
| Twin Towers | 1Bedroom 1Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| Clover at The Parks | Private Bedroom in Shared 2 Bed 2 Bath - I | 2BR,2BA | $1.78 |
| Bracken Square | B8 | 2BR,1BA | $2.28 |
| The Leggett - Apartments for Seniors 62+ | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| Silver Spring House | 1 BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| 6600 Luzon | 1 Bdrm;Tier 12;14th St Vw | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| The Barrington Apartments | A1 Income Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $2.16 |
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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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