The Iris
7 M St NE,
Washington, DC 20002
$1,530 - $4,031 Total Monthly Price
Studio - 3 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 April 2026, the average apartment rent in Shaw is $2,011 for a studio, $2,521 for one bedroom, $3,464 for two bedrooms, and $3,474 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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528 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,011/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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683 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,521/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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957 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,464/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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974 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,474/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Shaw - Washington, DC is for everyday living.
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
100
/ 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
100
/ 100
Somewhat Drivable
Drivability
30
/ 100
Very Bikeable
Bikeability
80
/ 100
Daily Essentials
In Shaw - Washington, DC, daily errands are quick and hassle-free.
Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk
Groceries
90
/ 100
Exceptional Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
90
/ 100
Great Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
80
/ 100
Exceptional Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
90
/ 100
Recreation
Shaw - Washington, DC provides ample green space and fitness centers within easy reach.
Exceptional Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
100
/ 100
Exceptional Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
90
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Shaw - Washington, DC from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Exceptionally Vibrant Atmosphere
Vibrancy
90
/ 100
Exceptional Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
90
/ 100
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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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Methodology
† 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 February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.