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

The average size for a Shaw, Washington, DC apartment is 726 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 Aug / 2026, the average rent in Shaw is $2,736 per month, a 6.41% decrease from last years average of $2,923.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Shaw?

In Shaw, studios rent for $2,057 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,513 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $3,498 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Shaw?

The typical apartment in Shaw offers about 726 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 504 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 657 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 974 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 35% 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: October 01, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Shaw is $2,736, a 6.41% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,923.

Studio Apartments at $2,057 offer the most budget-friendly option with 504 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 657 square feet for $2,513, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-bedroom units at $3,498 offer 974 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Shaw, Washington, DC

Last updated: October 01, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,736	726 sq. ft.
Studio	$2,057	504 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,513	657 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$3,498	974 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Shaw, Washington, DC rent trends

Rental prices in Shaw, Washington, DC have decreased by 6.41% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,923 to $2,736.

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

The largest share of rentals in Shaw, Washington, DC (35%) 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 $1,213/month

Mayfair $1,296/month

Bellevue $1,355/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $2,460/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Shaw?

Woodley Park $3,041/month

Penn Quarter $3,421/month

West End Washington $3,970/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	$3,970
Penn Quarter	$3,421
Woodley Park	$3,041
Capitol Hill	$3,022
McLean Gardens	$2,957
Gallaudet	$2,880
U Street Washington	$2,869
Mount Vernon Square	$2,846
Waterfront Washington	$2,825
Mt Vernon Triangle Washington	$2,810
Navy Yard	$2,744
Shaw	$2,736
Judiciary Square	$2,664
Howard University	$2,648
H Street Washington	$2,633
Downtown Washington	$2,631
Near Northeast	$2,597
Foggy Bottom	$2,586
Kalorama Heights	$2,580
Adams Morgan	$2,577
North Capitol Street	$2,554
Dupont Circle	$2,529
Logan Circle	$2,517
Eckington	$2,460
Forest Hills	$2,395
Cleveland Park	$2,384
Southwest Waterfront	$2,307
Barney Circle	$2,274
Glover Park	$2,265
Queens Chapel	$2,259
Georgetown	$2,256
Takoma Dc Washington	$2,233
North Cleveland Park	$2,198
Fort Lincoln	$2,175
16th Street Heights	$2,167
Cathedral Heights	$2,158
Columbia Heights Dc Washington	$2,157
Brookland	$2,118
Good Hope	$2,117
Trinidad	$2,110
Edgewood	$2,106
Le Droit Park	$2,102
Chevy Chase	$2,024
Carver - Langston	$1,932
Fort Totten	$1,874
Brightwood	$1,823
Pleasant Hill	$1,812
Langdon	$1,795
Buena Vista	$1,757
Mount Pleasant	$1,750
Petworth	$1,726
Shipley Terrace	$1,699
Hillbrook	$1,571
Washington Highlands	$1,484
Fort Dupont	$1,479
Congress Heights	$1,466
Fairlawn	$1,408
Marshall Heights	$1,381
Randle Highlands	$1,376
Bellevue	$1,355
Mayfair	$1,296
Skyland	$1,213

Washington | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Shaw is 26% higher than in 16th Street Heights

$2,736

Shaw rent is the same as Washington average

Average Rent $2,736

$2,167

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

Average Rent $2,167

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.