What is the average apartment size in Shaw, Washington, DC?

The average size for a Shaw, Washington, DC apartment is 728 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Shaw?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Shaw is $2,850 per month, a 0.62% increase from last years average of $2,833.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Shaw?

In Shaw, studios rent for $2,036 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,614 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $3,638 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $4,413 per month

What is the average apartment size in Shaw?

The typical apartment in Shaw offers about 728 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Shaw?

Studio apartments in Shaw average 505 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 655 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 972 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,000 sq. ft.

Shaw, Washington, DC Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Shaw?

The typical rent budget in Shaw ranges from $3,000 to per month, with 34% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Shaw?

In Shaw, 66% of households rent while 34% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 21, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Shaw is $2,850, a 0.62% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,833.

Studio Apartments at $2,036 offer the most budget-friendly option with 505 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 655 square feet for $2,614, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $3,638 offer 972 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,000 sq ft) for $4,413, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Shaw, Washington, DC

Last updated: February 21, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,850	728 sq. ft.
Studio	$2,036	505 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,614	655 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$3,638	972 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$4,413	1,000 sq. ft.

Shaw, Washington, DC rent trends

Rental prices in Shaw, Washington, DC have increased by 0.62% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,833 to $2,850.

What's the typical rent budget in Shaw, Washington, DC?

The largest share of rentals in Shaw, Washington, DC (34%) fall between $3,000- per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Shaw, Washington, DC?

2,059 or 66% of the households in Shaw, Washington, DC are renter-occupied while 1,049 or 34% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Shaw?

Skyland $1,278/month

Randle Highlands $1,374/month

Bellevue $1,379/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $2,452/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Shaw?

Capitol Hill $3,029/month

Penn Quarter $3,518/month

West End Washington $3,732/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Washington, DC By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
West End Washington	$3,732
Penn Quarter	$3,518
Capitol Hill	$3,029
McLean Gardens	$2,935
Waterfront Washington	$2,925
Shaw	$2,850
Woodley Park	$2,840
U Street Washington	$2,832
Gallaudet	$2,824
Navy Yard	$2,813
Mt Vernon Triangle Washington	$2,723
Judiciary Square	$2,698
Near Northeast	$2,652
H Street Washington	$2,632
Howard University	$2,614
Downtown Washington	$2,605
North Capitol Street	$2,594
Foggy Bottom	$2,567
Adams Morgan	$2,545
Logan Circle	$2,487
Dupont Circle	$2,458
Eckington	$2,448
Kalorama Heights	$2,432
Mount Vernon Square	$2,407
Takoma Dc Washington	$2,325
Georgetown	$2,292
Forest Hills	$2,289
Cleveland Park	$2,274
Le Droit Park	$2,260
Barney Circle	$2,255
Southwest Waterfront	$2,240
Brookland	$2,218
Cathedral Heights	$2,204
North Cleveland Park	$2,185
Queens Chapel	$2,178
16th Street Heights	$2,177
Columbia Heights Dc Washington	$2,174
Glover Park	$2,172
Fort Lincoln	$2,157
Edgewood	$2,128
Good Hope	$2,124
Chevy Chase	$2,043
Trinidad	$2,031
Carver - Langston	$1,928
Brightwood	$1,925
Fort Totten	$1,921
Pleasant Hill	$1,873
Mount Pleasant	$1,859
Langdon	$1,819
Buena Vista	$1,764
Petworth	$1,699
Hillbrook	$1,571
Marshall Heights	$1,539
Washington Highlands	$1,513
Shipley Terrace	$1,480
Congress Heights	$1,458
Fort Dupont	$1,447
Mayfair	$1,443
Fairlawn	$1,418
Bellevue	$1,379
Randle Highlands	$1,374
Skyland	$1,278

Washington | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Shaw is 31% higher than in 16th Street Heights

$2,850

Shaw rent is the same as Washington average

Average Rent $2,850

$2,177

16th Street Heights rent is 24% lower than Washington average

Average Rent $2,177

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Shaw apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.