Average Rent in 20002, Washington, DC

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Current Versus Historical 20002, Washington, DC Rents

20002 rentals average $1,700 for a studio rental to $5,000 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,500, or roughly $34 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $500 (-23.80%) year-over-year from $2,100 to $1,600. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $941 (-32.05%) year-over-year from $2,936 to $1,995. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,048 (-29.54%) year-over-year from $3,548 to $2,500. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $147 (-3.62%) year-over-year from $4,047 to $3,900. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $628 (13.88%) year-over-year from $4,523 to $5,150. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.
Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 5.41% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.09% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.15% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.34% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.75% this month.
Beds
Price / Sqft
Oct 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $47.42 $1,600 $2,100 (-23.80%) $2,456 (-34.86%)
1 BR $40.08 $1,995 $2,936 (-32.05%) $2,936 (-32.05%)
2 BR $33.57 $2,500 $3,548 (-29.54%) $3,548 (-29.54%)
3 BR $31.81 $3,900 $4,047 (-3.62%) $3,797 (2.72%)
4+ BR $30.63 $5,150 $4,523 (13.88%) $4,200 (22.62%)

Historical Rents in 20002, Washington, DC

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Top Cities Near 20002

There are a total of 22 cities nearby 20002. The average rent in 20002 is currently $2,875 per month. A total of 2 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Silver Spring, MD, with an average rent of $2,368, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near 20002, Washington, DC is McLean, VA. Monthly rents here are on average $5,200 per month.

Let's compare 20002, Washington, DC's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in 20002, Washington, DC is 67.65% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 1.67% more affordable. Two bedrooms in 20002, Washington, DC are about 1.00% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 14.47% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 22 total cities near 20002, Washington, DC in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Silver Spring, MD $1,631 $1,750 $2,275 $2,368
Washington, DC $1,850 $2,200 $3,000 $2,650
Alexandria, VA $1,625 $2,048 $2,769 $2,650
Arlington, VA $1,775 $2,250 $3,190 $2,719
Tysons Corner, VA N/A $2,000 $2,850 $2,888
Annandale, VA N/A $1,800 $2,100 $3,075
North Bethesda, MD $1,800 $2,200 $2,700 $3,200
Bethesda, MD $2,127 $2,461 $3,757 $3,947
Potomac, MD $1,525 $2,025 $2,425 $4,600
McLean, VA N/A $1,920 $4,050 $5,200

Top Neighborhoods Near 20002

There are a total of 19 neighborhoods in or near 20002. Some of these neighborhoods include Congress Heights, Van Ness - Forest Hills, and Trinidad - Langston. We've included all of these top 19 neighborhoods in or near 20002, Washington, DC in the following table.

The average rent for these 19 neighborhoods in or near 20002, Washington, DC is currently around $2,600 per month. A total of 8 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only eleven neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,600. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than 20002's average rent, which is only $2,500. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 20002, Congress Heights has the most affordable average rent at $1,500 per month. Whereas, at $4,600 average rent per month, Georgetown is the most expensive neighborhood in or near 20002. View the following table for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Congress Heights, Washington, DC $1,000 $1,228 $1,599 $1,500
Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC $1,581 $2,000 $2,847 $2,078
Trinidad - Langston, Washington, DC N/A $1,508 $2,050 $2,095
Radnor - Fort Myer Heights, Arlington, VA $1,773 $2,100 $3,200 $2,100
Anacostia, Washington, DC $1,950 $1,425 $1,800 $2,100
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC $1,960 $2,400 $5,250 $2,385
Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC $1,713 $2,250 $2,995 $2,400
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC $2,095 $2,425 $4,285 $2,400
Kingman Park, Washington, DC N/A $1,800 $2,800 $2,600
Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC $2,071 $2,494 $3,854 $2,600
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC $1,601 $2,225 $3,000 $2,600
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC $1,879 $2,620 $4,175 $2,767
Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA $1,898 $2,650 $3,660 $2,832
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC $1,525 $1,850 $3,075 $2,898
Braddock Road Metro, Alexandria, VA $2,050 $2,351 $3,175 $2,957
U Street - Cardozo, Washington, DC $2,400 $2,350 $3,750 $3,000
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC $1,795 $2,275 $4,000 $3,088
Petworth, Washington, DC $1,400 $1,800 $3,000 $3,299
Georgetown, Washington, DC $1,990 $3,200 $5,250 $4,600

Top Counties Near 20002

There are a total of 6 counties located by 20002, Washington, DC. Some of these counties include Alexandria, VA, Arlington, VA, and Prince George's, MD. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,900. That's roughly around $24 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Alexandria, VA. Its average rent per month is $2,650. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,150, Fairfax, VA is the most expensive county by 20002, Washington, DC.

Typically, rent for studios in 20002, Washington, DC is 7.35% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 20002, Washington, DC is 2.50% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 20002, Washington, DC is on par with the other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Alexandria, VA $1,625 $2,048 $2,769 $2,650
Arlington, VA $1,775 $2,250 $3,190 $2,719
Prince George's, MD $1,395 $1,750 $2,200 $2,800
Howard, MD N/A $1,598 $2,100 $2,999
Montgomery, MD $1,723 $2,100 $2,500 $3,000
Fairfax, VA $1,525 $1,950 $2,500 $3,150

Top Zipcodes Near 20002

There are a total of 42 zipcodes in or near 20002, Washington, DC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,816. A total of 12 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 20032, Washington, DC at $1,500 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,975 per month is 22101, McLean, VA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,598. That's at least $37 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near 20002, Washington, DC is $2,035 per month. Or in other words, $33 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,850 per month. Which comes out to $31 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in 20002, Washington, DC. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
20001, Washington, DC $2,010 $2,350 $3,395 $3,100
20016, Washington, DC $1,800 $2,612 $4,188 $2,832
20003, Washington, DC $1,950 $2,100 $3,368 $2,445
20020, Washington, DC $1,575 $1,438 $1,750 $1,973
20009, Washington, DC $1,775 $2,300 $3,500 $2,848
20011, Washington, DC $1,400 $1,750 $2,799 $2,975
22201, Arlington, VA $1,695 $2,375 $3,288 $2,602
20019, Washington, DC $2,600 $1,350 $1,850 $2,350
22314, Alexandria, VA $1,900 $2,350 $3,300 $2,955
20037, Washington, DC $1,950 $2,450 $4,926 $2,400

Frequently Asked Questions - 20002 Average Rents

What is the average rent price in 20002, Washington, DC?
The average monthly rental price for 20002, Washington, DC apartments for rent is approximately $2,500. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do 20002, Washington, DC rent prices drop in winter?
Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in 20002, Washington, DC.
How much is a studio apartment in 20002, Washington, DC?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,700 and an average price per square feet of $47.42. There are a total of 7 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in 20002.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in 20002, Washington, DC?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,950 and an average price per square feet of $40.08. There are a total of 90 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 20002.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in 20002, Washington, DC?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,500 and an average price per square feet of $33.57. There are a total of 107 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 20002.
How have rent prices in 20002, Washington, DC changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in 20002, Washington, DC can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.24%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.32%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.30%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.04% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in 20002, Washington, DC?
A reasonable rent price in 20002, Washington, DC is around $2,000/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.