Average Rent in 20003, Washington, DC

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Current Versus Historical 20003, Washington, DC Rents

20003 rentals average $1,900 for a studio rental to $6,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,445, or roughly $41 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $387 (-16.22%) year-over-year from $2,387 to $2,000. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,077 (-32.87%) year-over-year from $3,277 to $2,200. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,206 (-29.02%) year-over-year from $4,156 to $2,950. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,895 (-30.23%) year-over-year from $6,270 to $4,375. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $508 (-7.00%) year-over-year from $7,250 to $6,743. 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 up by 9.43% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.33% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 14.94% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.97% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 26.28% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Sep 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $49.70 $2,000 $2,387 (-16.22%) $2,387 (-16.22%)
1 BR $42.30 $2,200 $3,277 (-32.87%) $3,277 (-32.87%)
2 BR $37.78 $2,950 $4,156 (-29.02%) $4,153 (-28.97%)
3 BR $36.22 $4,375 $6,270 (-30.23%) $6,229 (-29.76%)
4+ BR $42.46 $6,743 $7,250 (-7.00%) $5,667 (18.99%)

Historical Rents in 20003, Washington, DC

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Top Cities Near 20003

There are a total of 24 cities nearby 20003. The average rent in 20003 is currently $2,825 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Silver Spring, MD, with an average rent of $2,100, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near 20003, Washington, DC is McLean, VA. Monthly rents here are on average $5,770 per month.

Let's compare 20003, Washington, DC's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in 20003, Washington, DC is 71.05% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 4.76% more expensive. Two bedrooms in 20003, Washington, DC are about 20.47% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 27.40% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 24 total cities near 20003, Washington, DC in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Silver Spring, MD $1,641 $1,800 $2,100 $2,100
Bailey's Crossroads, VA $1,800 $2,000 $2,625 $2,575
Alexandria, VA $1,850 $2,099 $2,819 $2,670
Washington, DC $1,860 $2,250 $3,000 $2,700
Arlington, VA $1,798 $2,325 $3,182 $2,700
Merrifield, VA $1,850 $2,075 $2,850 $2,900
Tysons Corner, VA N/A $2,100 $2,900 $3,000
North Bethesda, MD $1,900 $2,250 $2,600 $3,375
Bethesda, MD $2,204 $2,475 $3,892 $4,149
McLean, VA N/A $1,850 $3,900 $5,770

Top Neighborhoods Near 20003

There are a total of 23 neighborhoods in or near 20003. Some of these neighborhoods include Congress Heights, Van Ness - Forest Hills, and Brookland. We've included all of these top 23 neighborhoods in or near 20003, Washington, DC in the following table.

The average rent for these 23 neighborhoods in or near 20003, Washington, DC is currently around $2,775 per month. A total of 8 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only fifteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,775. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than 20003's average rent, which is only $2,445. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 20003, Congress Heights has the most affordable average rent at $1,624 per month. Whereas, at $4,500 average rent per month, Georgetown is the most expensive neighborhood in or near 20003. View the following table for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Congress Heights, Washington, DC $938 $1,250 $1,649 $1,624
Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC $1,595 $2,000 $2,854 $2,053
Brookland, Washington, DC N/A $1,675 $2,400 $2,073
Trinidad - Langston, Washington, DC N/A $1,625 $2,200 $2,200
Anacostia, Washington, DC $2,500 $1,499 $1,850 $2,200
Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC $1,688 $2,150 $2,800 $2,350
Radnor - Fort Myer Heights, Arlington, VA $1,800 $2,400 $3,275 $2,400
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC $1,950 $2,400 $5,250 $2,400
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC $1,623 $2,100 $3,125 $2,573
Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC $2,160 $2,535 $3,875 $2,656
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC $2,098 $2,700 $4,200 $2,700
U Street - Cardozo, Washington, DC $2,303 $2,338 $3,600 $2,775
Fairlington - Shirlington, Arlington, VA N/A $2,513 $2,750 $2,798
Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA $1,825 $2,618 $3,850 $2,800
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC $1,900 $2,719 $4,178 $2,848
Adams Morgan, Washington, DC $1,750 $2,360 $3,500 $2,870
16th Street Heights - Crestwood - Brightwood Park, Washington, DC N/A $1,875 $2,500 $2,900
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC $1,475 $1,900 $2,995 $2,973
Braddock Road Metro, Alexandria, VA $2,048 $2,349 $3,221 $3,000
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC $1,745 $2,348 $3,398 $3,078
Petworth, Washington, DC N/A $1,799 $2,895 $3,200
LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale, Washington, DC N/A $1,700 $3,000 $3,675
Georgetown, Washington, DC $2,495 $3,148 $5,000 $4,500

Top Counties Near 20003

There are a total of 5 counties located by 20003, 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 $2,800. That's roughly around $25 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Alexandria, VA. Its average rent per month is $2,670. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,200, Fairfax, VA is the most expensive county by 20003, Washington, DC.

Typically, rent for studios in 20003, Washington, DC is 13.16% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 20003, Washington, DC is 2.38% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 20003, Washington, DC is 21.26% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Alexandria, VA $1,850 $2,099 $2,819 $2,670
Arlington, VA $1,798 $2,325 $3,182 $2,700
Prince George's, MD $1,475 $1,750 $2,100 $2,800
Montgomery, MD $1,650 $2,050 $2,500 $3,000
Fairfax, VA $1,600 $1,950 $2,500 $3,200

Top Zipcodes Near 20003

There are a total of 40 zipcodes in or near 20003, Washington, DC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,850. A total of 8 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 $1,624 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $5,550 per month is 22101, McLean, VA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,699. That's at least $38 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near 20003, Washington, DC is $2,062 per month. Or in other words, $34 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,824 per month. Which comes out to $31 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in 20003, Washington, DC. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
20002, Washington, DC $1,700 $1,995 $2,600 $2,500
20001, Washington, DC $2,097 $2,400 $3,400 $3,175
20016, Washington, DC $1,875 $2,708 $4,230 $2,907
20020, Washington, DC $1,750 $1,438 $1,750 $2,060
22201, Arlington, VA $1,698 $2,387 $3,484 $2,607
22314, Alexandria, VA $2,090 $2,350 $3,500 $3,000
20009, Washington, DC $1,798 $2,375 $3,500 $2,750
20019, Washington, DC $2,600 $1,300 $1,850 $2,498
20011, Washington, DC $1,450 $1,730 $2,797 $2,900
20037, Washington, DC $1,950 $2,475 $4,775 $2,450

Frequently Asked Questions - 20003 Average Rents

What is the average rent price in 20003, Washington, DC?
The average monthly rental price for 20003, Washington, DC apartments for rent is approximately $2,445. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do 20003, 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 20003, Washington, DC.
How much is a studio apartment in 20003, Washington, DC?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,900 and an average price per square feet of $49.70. There are a total of 9 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in 20003.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in 20003, Washington, DC?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,100 and an average price per square feet of $42.30. There are a total of 47 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 20003.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in 20003, Washington, DC?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,175 and an average price per square feet of $37.78. There are a total of 24 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 20003.
How have rent prices in 20003, Washington, DC changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in 20003, Washington, DC can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.16%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.33%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.29%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.30% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in 20003, Washington, DC?
A reasonable rent price in 20003, Washington, DC is around $1,956/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.