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 Mar / 2026, the average rent in Shaw is $2,785 per month, a 6.61% decrease from last years average of $2,982.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Shaw?

In Shaw, studios rent for $2,055 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,517 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 36% 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: April 22, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Shaw is $2,785, a 6.61% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,982.

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 $2,517, 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: April 22, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,785	728 sq. ft.
Studio	$2,055	505 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,517	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 6.61% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,982 to $2,785.

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

The largest share of rentals in Shaw, Washington, DC (36%) 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?

2,059 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?

Randle Highlands $1,329/month

Bellevue $1,407/month

Mayfair $1,447/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $2,457/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Shaw?

Capitol Hill $3,050/month

Penn Quarter $3,545/month

West End Washington $3,958/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	$3,958
Penn Quarter	$3,545
Capitol Hill	$3,050
McLean Gardens	$2,906
Waterfront Washington	$2,897
U Street Washington	$2,885
Woodley Park	$2,866
Gallaudet	$2,844
Mt Vernon Triangle Washington	$2,811
Navy Yard	$2,787
Shaw	$2,785
Mount Vernon Square	$2,776
Judiciary Square	$2,726
North Capitol Street	$2,674
H Street Washington	$2,642
Near Northeast	$2,612
Foggy Bottom	$2,609
Downtown Washington	$2,604
Adams Morgan	$2,586
Howard University	$2,576
Logan Circle	$2,503
Dupont Circle	$2,498
Eckington	$2,443
Kalorama Heights	$2,399
Forest Hills	$2,345
Cleveland Park	$2,342
Georgetown	$2,330
Takoma Dc Washington	$2,299
Barney Circle	$2,261
Queens Chapel	$2,248
Cathedral Heights	$2,235
Glover Park	$2,224
Columbia Heights Dc Washington	$2,198
Brookland	$2,178
Le Droit Park	$2,166
Southwest Waterfront	$2,163
Good Hope	$2,154
Fort Lincoln	$2,154
North Cleveland Park	$2,128
16th Street Heights	$2,112
Chevy Chase	$2,077
Trinidad	$2,061
Edgewood	$2,056
Fort Totten	$1,935
Carver - Langston	$1,932
Brightwood	$1,907
Langdon	$1,853
Pleasant Hill	$1,849
Buena Vista	$1,832
Mount Pleasant	$1,812
Petworth	$1,689
Shipley Terrace	$1,615
Hillbrook	$1,571
Marshall Heights	$1,557
Washington Highlands	$1,517
Congress Heights	$1,487
Fort Dupont	$1,477
Fairlawn	$1,454
Mayfair	$1,447
Bellevue	$1,407
Randle Highlands	$1,329

Washington | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Shaw is 32% higher than in 16th Street Heights

$2,785

Shaw rent is the same as Washington average

Average Rent $2,785

$2,112

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

Average Rent $2,112

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.