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Amenities for 500 Shelfar Pl, Fort Washington
Features
| Central Air |
Community
| Exterior Type: Shingle Siding | Onsite Laundry |
Grounds
| 2 Parking Spaces |
Other
| Architecture Style: Colonial |
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About 500 Shelfar Pl
Sweet deal!
This listing is 49% below the median price for 1 bedroom apartments in Fort Washington.
Property Status: Active Available to show 5/16. One bedroom one bathroom with kitchen living room and laundry room unit for rent. Not entire house. Only side unit with own entrance. Great location. Owner licensed realtor Office Phone: (703) 533-8660 Copyright © 2026 Bright MLS. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 500 Shelfar Pl compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.3 mile away
- Images available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
- Laundry available on site
- Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit
Considerations
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 3 miles away
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 3 miles away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Fort Washington |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 20744 |
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Fort Washington
1-bedroom apartments at 500 Shelfar Pl cost about 49% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Fort Washington.
Median rents as of May 9 2026.
Fort Washington
Fort Washington
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | $1,600 |
| June 2024 | $2,205 |
| July 2024 | $2,150 |
| August 2024 | $2,100 |
| September 2024 | $2,012 |
| October 2024 | $2,075 |
| November 2024 | $2,155 |
| December 2024 | $2,368 |
| January 2025 | $2,356 |
| February 2025 | $2,225 |
| March 2025 | $1,962 |
| April 2025 | $2,312 |
| May 2025 | $2,187 |
| June 2025 | $1,766 |
| July 2025 | $1,950 |
| August 2025 | $1,903 |
| September 2025 | $2,005 |
| October 2025 | $2,164 |
| November 2025 | $2,130 |
| December 2025 | $2,150 |
| January 2026 | $2,026 |
| February 2026 | $1,862 |
| March 2026 | $2,243 |
| April 2026 | $2,240 |
| May 2026 | $2,362 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | $1,600 |
| June 2024 | $2,205 |
| July 2024 | $2,150 |
| August 2024 | $2,100 |
| September 2024 | $2,012 |
| October 2024 | $2,075 |
| November 2024 | $2,155 |
| December 2024 | $2,368 |
| January 2025 | $2,356 |
| February 2025 | $2,225 |
| March 2025 | $1,962 |
| April 2025 | $2,312 |
| May 2025 | $2,187 |
| June 2025 | $1,766 |
| July 2025 | $1,950 |
| August 2025 | $1,903 |
| September 2025 | $2,005 |
| October 2025 | $2,164 |
| November 2025 | $2,130 |
| December 2025 | $2,150 |
| January 2026 | $2,026 |
| February 2026 | $1,862 |
| March 2026 | $2,243 |
| April 2026 | $2,240 |
| May 2026 | $2,362 |
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1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
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Schools near 500 Shelfar Pl
Potomac Landing Elementary School
12500 fort washington rd
fort washington, MD, 20744
PK, K-6Public
C+
Accokeek Academy
14400 berry rd
accokeek, MD, 20607
K-8Public
B-
James Ryder Randall Early Childhood Center
5410 kirby rd
clinton, MD, 20735
PKPublic
Prekindergarten Offsites
1616 owens rd
oxon hill, MD, 20745
PKPublic
Fort Belvoir Upper School
5970 meeres rd
fort belvoir, VA, 22060
3-6Public
B+
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Neighborhood
Fort Washington | Fort Washington, MD
Getting around Fort Washington near 500 Shelfar Pl
Walking
3/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).
Driving
8/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
4/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.
Transit
3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.
Points of interest for 500 Shelfar Pl, Fort Washington
Groceries
4/10
At least one supermarket within a 30-minute walk
Shopping
2/10
Few or no shops within walking distance
Cafes
4/10
Some cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
4/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
7/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk
High schools
0/10
Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk
Parks
8/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
3/10
Some bars within walking distance
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