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

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property at 716 HIGHLAND AVE NW

$1,100 - $1,200

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716 HIGHLAND AVE NW

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The Glade on Laurel
$1,420 - $3,699
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The Glade on Laurel

6830-6896 Laurel St NWWashington, DC 20012
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Gables Takoma Park
$1,714 - $7,085
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Gables Takoma Park

7035 Blair Rd NWWashington, DC 20012
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Willow & Maple
$1,724 - $4,364
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Willow & Maple

6918 Willow St NWWashington, DC 20012
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7606 16th St NW, Unit 1br
$1,800
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7606 16th St NW, Unit 1br

7606 16th St NWWashington, DC 20012
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The Hartley
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$1,806 - $4,108
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The Hartley

7150 12th St NWWashington, DC 20012
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Reynard
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$1,824 - $3,553
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Reynard

1100 Dahlia St NWWashington, DC 20012
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Takoma Central
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$1,888 - $12,612
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Takoma Central

235-255 Carroll St 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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Winchester Plaza
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Winchester Plaza

6501 14th St NWWashington, DC 20012

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Walter Reed
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Walter Reed

6939 Georgia Ave NWWashington, DC 20012

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The Alison
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$1,495
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$1,495

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The Alison

714 Sligo AveSilver Spring, MD 20910
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The Guardian
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$1,645 - $3,228
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The Guardian

8605 Cameron StSilver 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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cypress on VineTAKOMA DC | Furnished | Utilities Included | Sh...1BR,1BA$1,000
Entwine ApartmentsJunior Suite 50% AMIStudio,1BA$1,052
Metro Village ApartmentsStudio 60%Studio,1BA$1,195
The Barrington ApartmentsA4 Income Restricted1BR,1BA$1,299
The Van BurenLge Studio-1 Bath-Tier 11Studio,1BA$1,299
Twin TowersStudio 1BathroomStudio,1BA$1,380
Blair Park Gardens7702 BLAIR RD1BR,1BA$1,395
Summit HillsStudio 1BathroomStudio,1BA$1,397
The BlairsStudioStudio,1BA$1,417
Charter House - Senior Housing 55+The GeorgiaStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Clover at The ParksPrivate Bedroom in Shared 3 Bed 2 Bath - G3BR,2BA$1.29
Thayer TerraceB22BR,1.5BA$1.73
14-M Abrams Hall Senior1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.94
Woodside PlaceB05ln North Workforce 65 Affordable2BR,1BA$2.26
The Leggett - Apartments for Seniors 62+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.24
The AlisonOne Bedroom/One Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.11
The Barrington ApartmentsA1 Income Restricted1BR,1BA$1.87
Twin TowersStudio 1BathroomStudio ,1BA$2.12
The Van BurenLge Studio-1 Bath-Tier 11Studio ,1BA$2.17
Entwine ApartmentsJunior Suite 50% AMIStudio ,1BA$2.10

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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 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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