Average Rent in 20008, Washington, DC

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Current Versus Historical 20008, Washington, DC Rents

20008 rentals average $1,571 for a studio rental to $17,700 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,352, or roughly $39 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 $141 (-8.24%) year-over-year from $1,712 to $1,571. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $334 (-14.08%) year-over-year from $2,371 to $2,037. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $108 (3.29%) year-over-year from $3,292 to $3,400. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $629 (-6.75%) year-over-year from $9,312 to $8,683. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $12,377 (152.36%) year-over-year from $8,123 to $20,500. 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 8.68% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.68% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 11.54% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 36.90% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 74.96% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$38.48	$1,571	$1,712 (-8.24%)	$1,673 (-6.08%)
1 BR	$39.22	$2,037	$2,371 (-14.08%)	$2,142 (-4.89%)
2 BR	$42.34	$3,400	$3,292 (3.29%)	$3,261 (4.27%)
3 BR	$61.33	$8,683	$9,312 (-6.75%)	$4,500 (92.96%)
4+ BR	$39.36	$20,500	$8,123 (152.36%)	$7,167 (186.05%)

Historical Rents in 20008, Washington, DC

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Top Cities Near 20008

There are a total of 25 cities nearby 20008. The average rent in 20008 is currently $2,850 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 $2,178, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near 20008, Washington, DC is McLean, VA. Monthly rents here are on average $4,985 per month.

Let's compare 20008, Washington, DC's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 2.92% more expensive. Two bedrooms in 20008, Washington, DC are about 29.64% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 61.99% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 25 total cities near 20008, Washington, DC in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Silver Spring, MD	$1,623	$1,748	$2,200	$2,178
Hyattsville, MD	$1,670	$2,179	$2,272	$2,437
Bailey's Crossroads, VA	N/A	$2,641	$2,600	$2,689
Alexandria, VA	$1,600	$2,072	$2,750	$2,700
Washington, DC	$1,890	$2,240	$3,100	$2,711
Arlington, VA	$1,792	$2,300	$3,200	$2,749
Tysons Corner, VA	N/A	$2,048	$2,875	$2,875
North Bethesda, MD	$1,725	$2,100	$2,725	$3,091
Bethesda, MD	$2,204	$2,451	$3,705	$3,790
McLean, VA	N/A	$1,800	$4,050	$4,985

Top Neighborhoods Near 20008

There are a total of 24 neighborhoods in or near 20008. Some of these neighborhoods include Congress Heights, Van Ness - Forest Hills, and Trinidad - Langston. We've included all of these top 24 neighborhoods in or near 20008, Washington, DC in the following table.

The average rent for these 24 neighborhoods in or near 20008, Washington, DC is currently around $2,659 per month. A total of 6 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only eighteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,659. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than 20008's average rent, which is only $2,352. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 20008, Congress Heights has the most affordable average rent at $1,550 per month. Whereas, at $4,700 average rent per month, Georgetown is the most expensive neighborhood in or near 20008. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Congress Heights, Washington, DC	$1,000	$1,200	$1,595	$1,550
Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC	$1,569	$1,988	$3,100	$2,040
Trinidad - Langston, Washington, DC	$1,788	$1,526	$2,098	$2,125
Anacostia, Washington, DC	$1,950	$1,425	$1,800	$2,175
Radnor - Fort Myer Heights, Arlington, VA	$1,775	$2,100	$3,325	$2,200
Brookland, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,750	$2,500	$2,248
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC	$1,950	$2,400	$5,250	$2,375
Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC	$1,713	$2,200	$3,000	$2,400
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC	$1,945	$2,633	$4,302	$2,451
Kingman Park, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,800	$2,850	$2,500
Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC	$2,011	$2,400	$3,912	$2,550
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC	$1,654	$2,000	$3,000	$2,600
SW Ballpark - Navy Yard, Washington, DC	$2,458	$2,684	$3,555	$2,718
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC	$1,800	$2,575	$4,156	$2,756
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC	$1,775	$2,123	$4,000	$2,825
Fairlington - Shirlington, Arlington, VA	N/A	$2,613	$2,850	$2,850
16th Street Heights - Crestwood - Brightwood Park, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,800	$2,850	$2,900
Braddock Road Metro, Alexandria, VA	$2,125	$2,384	$3,228	$2,968
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC	$1,550	$1,825	$3,100	$2,973
Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA	$1,898	$2,674	$3,690	$3,000
U Street - Cardozo, Washington, DC	$2,400	$2,600	$3,775	$3,175
Petworth, Washington, DC	$1,400	$1,840	$3,000	$3,200
LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,885	$3,100	$3,400
Georgetown, Washington, DC	$1,945	$3,250	$4,500	$4,700

Top Counties Near 20008

There are a total of 6 counties located by 20008, 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. The county that is the most affordable is Alexandria, VA. Its average rent per month is $2,700. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,100, Fairfax, VA is the most expensive county by 20008, Washington, DC.

Typically, rent for studios in 20008, Washington, DC is 0.25% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 20008, Washington, DC is 1.40% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 20008, Washington, DC is 28.57% 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	$2,072	$2,750	$2,700
Arlington, VA	$1,792	$2,300	$3,200	$2,749
Prince George's, MD	$1,550	$1,750	$2,250	$2,800
Howard, MD	N/A	$1,673	$2,100	$2,995
Montgomery, MD	$1,700	$2,100	$2,500	$3,000
Fairfax, VA	$1,500	$1,950	$2,500	$3,100

Top Zipcodes Near 20008

There are a total of 45 zipcodes in or near 20008, Washington, DC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,850. A total of 5 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 $1,550 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,850 per month is 22101, McLean, VA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,670. 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 20008, Washington, DC is $2,025 per month. Or in other words, $33 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,700 per month. Which comes out to $29 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in 20008, Washington, DC. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
20016, Washington, DC	$1,800	$2,575	$4,175	$2,850
20001, Washington, DC	$2,010	$2,319	$3,300	$3,000
20002, Washington, DC	$1,725	$1,950	$2,700	$2,500
20009, Washington, DC	$1,750	$2,200	$3,530	$2,848
20011, Washington, DC	$1,360	$1,799	$2,850	$2,985
22201, Arlington, VA	$1,920	$2,400	$3,375	$2,619
20007, Washington, DC	$1,750	$2,400	$3,995	$3,995
20037, Washington, DC	$1,950	$2,673	$4,943	$2,444
20814, Bethesda, MD	$2,204	$2,510	$3,700	$3,200
20010, Washington, DC	$1,550	$2,025	$2,925	$2,995

Frequently Asked Questions - 20008 Average Rents

What is the average rent price in 20008, Washington, DC?

The average monthly rental price for 20008, Washington, DC apartments for rent is approximately $2,352. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do 20008, 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 20008, Washington, DC.

How much is a studio apartment in 20008, Washington, DC?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,571 and an average price per square feet of $38.48. There are a total of 10 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in 20008.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in 20008, Washington, DC?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,040 and an average price per square feet of $39.22. There are a total of 48 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 20008.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in 20008, Washington, DC?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,500 and an average price per square feet of $42.34. There are a total of 22 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 20008.

How have rent prices in 20008, Washington, DC changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in 20008, Washington, DC can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.08%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.14%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.07% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in 20008, Washington, DC?

A reasonable rent price in 20008, Washington, DC is around $1,882/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.