The DeSoto Apartments
1445 P St NW,
Washington, DC 20005
$2,270 - $4,000
Studio - 2 Beds
Shaw
Washington, DC
Shaw - Washington, DC
Area Guide
A trendy DC neighborhood steeped in jazz history
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The trendy neighborhood of Shaw is fast becoming one of Washington, DC’s top neighborhoods. The neighborhood is the birthplace of jazz legend Duke Ellington, and the bars and nightclubs played host to names like Ella Fitzgerald, Cab Calloway, Marvin Gaye, and Pearl Bailey. The iconic Howard Theatre still draws some of the biggest names in music.
Shaw apartments are plentiful and living here provides easy access to some of DC’s top restaurants, such as Table, Habesha, Bistro Bohem, and Azi’s Café. Shaw borders Logan Circle, another of DC’s top neighborhoods, and it is directly south of Howard University. Shaw is a very pedestrian-friendly neighborhood with easy access to two Metro stations. It is home to some of DC’s trendiest boutiques, art galleries, and markets. The increased popularity of Shaw and the high demand for housing has led to an interesting blend of historic rowhouses and sleek, modern apartment towers. Shaw and its brick-paved sidewalks, mature trees, and fascinating history will draw you in and make you want to stay.
Rent Trends
As of January 2026, the average apartment rent in Shaw is $2,001 for a studio, $2,547 for one bedroom, $3,457 for two bedrooms, and $3,926 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Shaw has decreased by -4.2% in the past year.
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Studio
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523 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,001/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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684 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,547/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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960 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,457/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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974 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,926/month
Average Rent
Transportation
96
Walker's Paradise
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
83
Excellent Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.
97
Biker's Paradise
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site
- Mary McLeod Bethune Council House NHS
- Marian Koshland Science Museum
- National Geographic Museum
- Meridian Hill Park
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
- Washington Dulles International
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.