Average Rent in 20005, Washington, DC

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Current Versus Historical 20005, Washington, DC Rents

20005 rentals average $1,800 for a studio rental to $7,000 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,840, or roughly $47 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $236 (-11.57%) year-over-year from $2,036 to $1,800. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $47 (1.76%) year-over-year from $2,678 to $2,725. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $429 (-9.18%) year-over-year from $4,679 to $4,250. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $5,375 (-60.56%) year-over-year from $8,875 to $3,500. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $9,750 (-58.21%) year-over-year from $16,750 to $7,000. 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 3.15% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.21% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 11.84% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 18.29% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 12.50% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Oct 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $48.69 $1,800 $2,036 (-11.57%) $2,167 (-16.95%)
1 BR $48.41 $2,725 $2,678 (1.76%) $2,769 (-1.58%)
2 BR $46.71 $4,250 $4,679 (-9.18%) $4,143 (2.57%)
3 BR N/A $3,500 $8,875 (-60.56%) $5,313 (-34.12%)
4+ BR $37.77 $7,000 $16,750 (-58.21%) $5,906 (18.52%)

Historical Rents in 20005, Washington, DC

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Top Cities Near 20005

There are a total of 25 cities nearby 20005. The average rent in 20005 is currently $2,842 per month. A total of 12 cities nearby have 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 20005, Washington, DC is McLean, VA. Monthly rents here are on average $5,198 per month.

Let's compare 20005, Washington, DC's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 23.65% more expensive. Two bedrooms in 20005, Washington, DC are about 40.99% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 5.71% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 25 total cities near 20005, Washington, DC in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Silver Spring, MD $1,500 $1,825 $2,150 $2,100
Hyattsville, MD $1,665 $2,179 $2,214 $2,400
Alexandria, VA $1,600 $2,025 $2,750 $2,612
Bailey's Crossroads, VA $1,700 $2,521 $2,595 $2,651
Washington, DC $1,850 $2,200 $3,072 $2,700
Arlington, VA $1,783 $2,300 $3,172 $2,700
Tysons Corner, VA N/A $2,025 $2,863 $2,900
North Bethesda, MD $1,725 $2,100 $2,750 $2,975
Bethesda, MD $2,171 $2,441 $3,834 $3,695
McLean, VA N/A $1,900 $3,900 $5,198

Top Neighborhoods Near 20005

There are a total of 26 neighborhoods in or near 20005. Some of these neighborhoods include Congress Heights, Van Ness - Forest Hills, and Radnor - Fort Myer Heights. We've included all of these top 26 neighborhoods in or near 20005, Washington, DC in the following table.

The average rent for these 26 neighborhoods in or near 20005, Washington, DC is currently around $2,663 per month. A total of 16 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only ten neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,663. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than 20005's average rent, which is actually $2,840. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 20005, Congress Heights has the most affordable average rent at $1,595 per month. Whereas, at $4,500 average rent per month, Georgetown is the most expensive neighborhood in or near 20005. View the following table for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Congress Heights, Washington, DC $1,000 $1,200 $1,599 $1,595
Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC $1,470 $1,983 $2,982 $2,001
Radnor - Fort Myer Heights, Arlington, VA $1,800 $2,100 $3,250 $2,100
Trinidad - Langston, Washington, DC $1,788 $1,600 $2,000 $2,125
Anacostia, Washington, DC $1,950 $1,497 $1,800 $2,175
Brookland, Washington, DC N/A $1,700 $2,650 $2,350
Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC $1,725 $2,199 $2,995 $2,375
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC $1,900 $2,400 $5,116 $2,400
Marshall Heights - Lincoln Heights, Washington, DC N/A $1,350 $1,875 $2,445
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC $1,935 $2,650 $4,260 $2,490
Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC $2,046 $2,390 $3,819 $2,543
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC $1,700 $1,999 $3,000 $2,600
Kingman Park, Washington, DC N/A $1,735 $2,700 $2,610
SW Ballpark - Navy Yard, Washington, DC $2,458 $2,684 $3,555 $2,716
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC $1,800 $2,584 $4,238 $2,751
Fairlington - Shirlington, Arlington, VA N/A $2,325 $2,873 $2,773
Glover Park, Washington, DC $1,695 $2,150 $3,250 $2,850
16th Street Heights - Crestwood - Brightwood Park, Washington, DC N/A $1,800 $2,850 $2,850
Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA $1,895 $2,610 $3,600 $2,898
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC $1,775 $2,263 $3,550 $2,950
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC $1,500 $1,850 $3,125 $2,950
Braddock Road Metro, Alexandria, VA $2,058 $2,400 $3,143 $2,950
Petworth, Washington, DC $1,400 $1,750 $2,799 $3,200
LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale, Washington, DC N/A $1,793 $2,923 $3,200
U Street - Cardozo, Washington, DC $2,000 $2,595 $3,620 $3,225
Georgetown, Washington, DC $1,900 $3,200 $4,700 $4,500

Top Counties Near 20005

There are a total of 6 counties located by 20005, 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 $2,898. That's roughly around $24 per sqft. A total of 3 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Alexandria, VA. Its average rent per month is $2,612. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,100, Fairfax, VA is the most expensive county by 20005, Washington, DC.

Typically, rent for studios in 20005, Washington, DC is 9.78% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 20005, Washington, DC is 23.56% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 20005, Washington, DC is 41.18% 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 $1,600 $2,025 $2,750 $2,612
Arlington, VA $1,783 $2,300 $3,172 $2,700
Prince George's, MD $1,775 $1,750 $2,175 $2,800
Howard, MD N/A $1,700 $2,100 $2,995
Montgomery, MD $1,648 $2,088 $2,500 $2,999
Fairfax, VA $1,525 $1,950 $2,500 $3,100

Top Zipcodes Near 20005

There are a total of 44 zipcodes in or near 20005, Washington, DC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,834. A total of 23 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 $1,595 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,948 per month is 22101, McLean, VA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,623. That's at least $34 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near 20005, Washington, DC is $1,975 per month. Or in other words, $33 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,787 per month. Which comes out to $29 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in 20005, 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 $1,998 $2,300 $3,348 $3,000
20002, Washington, DC $1,825 $1,950 $2,700 $2,500
20016, Washington, DC $1,800 $2,577 $4,238 $2,835
20009, Washington, DC $1,725 $2,325 $3,500 $2,800
22201, Arlington, VA $1,808 $2,450 $3,278 $2,600
20037, Washington, DC $1,930 $2,650 $4,877 $2,500
20003, Washington, DC $2,367 $2,500 $3,548 $2,708
20011, Washington, DC $1,335 $1,750 $2,825 $2,963
20020, Washington, DC $2,332 $1,650 $1,825 $2,332
20007, Washington, DC $1,673 $2,275 $3,873 $3,900

Frequently Asked Questions - 20005 Average Rents

What is the average rent price in 20005, Washington, DC?
The average monthly rental price for 20005, Washington, DC apartments for rent is approximately $2,840. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do 20005, 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 20005, Washington, DC.
How much is a studio apartment in 20005, Washington, DC?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,800 and an average price per square feet of $48.69. There are a total of 11 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in 20005.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in 20005, Washington, DC?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,600 and an average price per square feet of $48.41. There are a total of 24 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 20005.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in 20005, Washington, DC?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $4,250 and an average price per square feet of $46.71. There are a total of 21 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 20005.
How have rent prices in 20005, Washington, DC changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in 20005, Washington, DC can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.12%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.09%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.61% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in 20005, Washington, DC?
A reasonable rent price in 20005, Washington, DC is around $2,272/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.