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 Apr / 2026, the average rent in Shaw is $2,777 per month, a 6.67% decrease from last years average of $2,975.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Shaw?

In Shaw, studios rent for $2,055 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,503 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $3,629 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.

Shaw, Washington, DC Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Shaw ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 38% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Shaw?

In Shaw, 67% of households rent while 33% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: May 19, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Shaw is $2,777, a 6.67% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,975.

Studio Apartments at $2,055 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 $2,503, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $3,629 offer 972 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Shaw, Washington, DC

Last updated: May 19, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,777	728 sq. ft.
Studio	$2,055	505 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,503	655 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$3,629	972 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Shaw, Washington, DC rent trends

Rental prices in Shaw, Washington, DC have decreased by 6.67% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,975 to $2,777.

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

The largest share of rentals in Shaw, Washington, DC (38%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

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

2,072 or 67% of the households in Shaw, Washington, DC are renter-occupied while 1,040 or 33% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Shaw?

Skyland $1,320/month

Randle Highlands $1,340/month

Bellevue $1,397/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $2,476/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Shaw?

Capitol Hill $3,085/month

Penn Quarter $3,578/month

West End Washington $3,996/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	$3,996
Penn Quarter	$3,578
Capitol Hill	$3,085
Woodley Park	$3,081
McLean Gardens	$2,912
Waterfront Washington	$2,909
U Street Washington	$2,896
Gallaudet	$2,862
Mt Vernon Triangle Washington	$2,830
Navy Yard	$2,795
Mount Vernon Square	$2,787
Shaw	$2,777
Judiciary Square	$2,738
H Street Washington	$2,668
Foggy Bottom	$2,635
Near Northeast	$2,617
Downtown Washington	$2,616
North Capitol Street	$2,603
Howard University	$2,599
Adams Morgan	$2,594
Dupont Circle	$2,518
Logan Circle	$2,517
Eckington	$2,449
Kalorama Heights	$2,446
Forest Hills	$2,356
Georgetown	$2,352
Cleveland Park	$2,351
Takoma Dc Washington	$2,313
Barney Circle	$2,263
Cathedral Heights	$2,260
Glover Park	$2,239
Columbia Heights Dc Washington	$2,193
Brookland	$2,177
Southwest Waterfront	$2,176
Le Droit Park	$2,165
Fort Lincoln	$2,153
North Cleveland Park	$2,145
Good Hope	$2,139
16th Street Heights	$2,118
Edgewood	$2,069
Chevy Chase	$2,068
Trinidad	$2,059
Brightwood	$1,940
Carver - Langston	$1,935
Fort Totten	$1,934
Langdon	$1,851
Pleasant Hill	$1,848
Buena Vista	$1,838
Mount Pleasant	$1,829
Petworth	$1,687
Shipley Terrace	$1,611
Hillbrook	$1,571
Washington Highlands	$1,493
Congress Heights	$1,487
Fort Dupont	$1,465
Mayfair	$1,444
Fairlawn	$1,441
Bellevue	$1,397
Randle Highlands	$1,340
Skyland	$1,320

Washington | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

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

$2,777

Shaw rent is the same as Washington average

Average Rent $2,777

$2,118

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

Average Rent $2,118

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.