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

The average size for a Shaw, Washington, DC apartment is 725 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 Jul / 2026, the average rent in Shaw is $2,736 per month, a 7.01% decrease from last years average of $2,943.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Shaw?

In Shaw, studios rent for $2,066 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,502 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $3,514 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Shaw?

The typical apartment in Shaw offers about 725 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 503 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 654 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 973 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 34% 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: August 31, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Shaw is $2,736, a 7.01% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,943.

Studio Apartments at $2,066 offer the most budget-friendly option with 503 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 654 square feet for $2,502, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-bedroom units at $3,514 offer 973 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Shaw, Washington, DC

Last updated: August 31, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,736	725 sq. ft.
Studio	$2,066	503 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,502	654 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$3,514	973 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Shaw, Washington, DC rent trends

Rental prices in Shaw, Washington, DC have decreased by 7.01% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,943 to $2,736.

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

The largest share of rentals in Shaw, Washington, DC (34%) 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 $1,209/month

Mayfair $1,292/month

Bellevue $1,375/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $2,447/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Shaw?

Woodley Park $3,035/month

Penn Quarter $3,398/month

West End Washington $3,932/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	$3,932
Penn Quarter	$3,398
Woodley Park	$3,035
Capitol Hill	$3,003
McLean Gardens	$2,911
Gallaudet	$2,890
U Street Washington	$2,849
Mount Vernon Square	$2,835
Waterfront Washington	$2,829
Mt Vernon Triangle Washington	$2,776
Navy Yard	$2,759
Shaw	$2,736
Howard University	$2,662
Judiciary Square	$2,655
Downtown Washington	$2,628
H Street Washington	$2,592
North Capitol Street	$2,584
Near Northeast	$2,583
Foggy Bottom	$2,578
Kalorama Heights	$2,555
Adams Morgan	$2,541
Logan Circle	$2,504
Dupont Circle	$2,491
Eckington	$2,455
Forest Hills	$2,382
Cleveland Park	$2,327
Barney Circle	$2,275
Glover Park	$2,241
Takoma Dc Washington	$2,239
Georgetown	$2,233
Queens Chapel	$2,232
Southwest Waterfront	$2,215
Cathedral Heights	$2,182
North Cleveland Park	$2,177
Fort Lincoln	$2,168
Columbia Heights Dc Washington	$2,162
16th Street Heights	$2,152
Good Hope	$2,146
Brookland	$2,125
Le Droit Park	$2,109
Edgewood	$2,107
Trinidad	$2,059
Chevy Chase	$2,003
Carver - Langston	$1,936
Fort Totten	$1,875
Brightwood	$1,856
Buena Vista	$1,804
Pleasant Hill	$1,801
Langdon	$1,795
Mount Pleasant	$1,787
Petworth	$1,740
Shipley Terrace	$1,621
Hillbrook	$1,571
Washington Highlands	$1,500
Fort Dupont	$1,486
Congress Heights	$1,469
Fairlawn	$1,414
Randle Highlands	$1,379
Marshall Heights	$1,377
Bellevue	$1,375
Mayfair	$1,292
Skyland	$1,209

Washington | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Shaw is 27% higher than in 16th Street Heights

$2,736

Shaw rent is the same as Washington average

Average Rent $2,736

$2,152

16th Street Heights rent is 21% lower than Washington average

Average Rent $2,152

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.