
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Shipley Terrace Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $900 (54 Rentals)
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Savannah

Naylor Gardens

Randle Hill

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Garden Village

508 Brandywine St SE

914 Barnaby St SE, Unit 103, Unit 103

1310 Congress St SE, Unit #310, Unit #310

3868 9th St SE

3868 9th St SE, Unit 302
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3107 Naylor Rd SE

Rockburne Estates

3030 30th St SE, Unit 212

3221 Stanton Rd SE

625 Chesapeake St SE

742 Brandywine St SE, Unit B1, Unit B1

Meadowbrook Run

Highland Terrace Apartments

2808 Pomeroy Rd SE, Unit 4

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3035 30th St SE

3035 30th St SE, Unit 3B

729 Congress St SE, Unit Studio Basement Apartment, Unit Studio Basement Apartment

756 Upsal St SE

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Arbor View
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The Residences at St. Elizabeth East

Garden Village

2901 Gainesville St SE

3101 Naylor Rd SE

3111 Naylor Rd SE

Woodberry Village

3105 Naylor Rd SE

Archer Park

Douglass Knoll
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Aspire Apartments

3429 5th St SE

Maplewood Apartments

Pomeroy Gardens

Terrace Manor

705 Brandywine St SE, Unit 101, Unit 101

562 Malcolm X Ave SE

2820 Pomeroy Rd SE

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The Vue At Oxon Hill
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Shipley Terrace, Washington, DC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Shipley Terrace?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shipley Terrace Studio Apartments | $1,193 | $900 | $1,600 |
| Shipley Terrace 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,337 | $1,050 | $1,841 |
| Shipley Terrace 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,551 | $963 | $2,523 |
| Shipley Terrace 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,000 | $1,114 | $2,850 |
| Shipley Terrace 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,366 | $2,500 | $3,850 |
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Cheapest Available Shipley Terrace Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Shipley Terrace area of Washington, DC is a 2 Beds unit found at Savannah priced from $963. South Pointe Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,125. Here are the most affordable Shipley Terrace apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Savannah | 2BR130 | 2BR,1BA | $963 |
| South Pointe Apartments | Luna | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| Randle Hill | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,149 |
| Garden Village | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,175 |
| The Vue At Oxon Hill | Studio B | Studio,1BA | $1,180 |
| Rockburne Estates | 1 Bedroom Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1,297 |
| Forest Hill Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,327 |
| Meadowbrook Run | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,373 |
| Arbor View | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,375 |
| Homes at Oxon Hill Senior 62+ Apartments | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,399 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shipley Terrace, DC
As of May 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shipley Terrace area is the $1.97 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Forest Hill Apartments in the in the Oxon Run Hills neighborhood starting from $1,970. The second greatest value Shipley Terrace apartment is the 2 Bedrooms Model at Maplewood Apartments starting at $1,450 with a $1.75 price per square foot in the Southeast Washington neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Shipley Terrace apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hill Apartments | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| Maplewood Apartments | 2 Bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| Arbor View | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| Savannah | 2BR360 | 2BR,1BA | $2.19 |
| Rockburne Estates | 1 Bedroom Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| Highland Terrace Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| Homes at Oxon Hill Senior 62+ Apartments | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.21 |
| South Pointe Apartments | Felix | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| Garden Village | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| Randle Hill | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.09 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleShipley Terrace, Washington, DC
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Among cities in District of Columbia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Shipley Terrace Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Shipley Terrace?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Shipley Terrace is under $1,399.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Shipley Terrace?
The cheapest apartment in Shipley Terrace is South Pointe Apartments which is listed at $1,125, while the average apartment in Shipley Terrace costs $6,500.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Shipley Terrace?
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 69 regular apartments in Shipley Terrace 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 Shipley Terrace?
Cheap apartments in Shipley Terrace have an average cost of $835 which is $5,665 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Shipley Terrace.
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