Average Rent in 20008, Washington, DC

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Current Versus Historical 20008, Washington, DC Rents

20008 rentals average $1,662 for a studio rental to $9,225 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,449, or roughly $3 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2025, median rents have fallen substantiallyover the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $6 (0.35%) year-over-year from $1,730 to $1,736. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $300 (-12.00%) year-over-year from $2,500 to $2,200. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $336 (9.22%) year-over-year from $3,640 to $3,975. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $618 (-10.11%) year-over-year from $6,113 to $5,495. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $500 (6.25%) year-over-year from $8,000 to $8,500. 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 up by 4.29% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.13% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 14.38% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 7.27% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$3.30	$1,736	$1,730 (0.35%)	$1,608 (7.95%)
1 BR	$3.05	$2,200	$2,500 (-12.00%)	$2,023 (8.75%)
2 BR	$3.45	$3,975	$3,640 (9.22%)	$3,124 (27.23%)
4+ BR	$2.24	$8,500	$8,000 (6.25%)	$6,183 (37.48%)

Historical Rents in 20008, Washington, DC

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Top Cities Near 20008

There are a total of 11 cities nearby 20008. The average rent in 20008 is currently $3,000 per month. Our records show that Germantown, MD, with an average rent of $2,500, 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 $5,575 per month.

Let's compare 20008, Washington, DC's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 0.53% more affordable. Two bedrooms in 20008, Washington, DC are about 10.83% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about inf% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 11 total cities near 20008, Washington, DC in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Germantown, MD	N/A	$1,675	$2,062	$2,500
Gaithersburg, MD	N/A	$1,895	$2,150	$2,700
Alexandria, VA	$1,825	$2,300	$2,995	$2,910
Washington, DC	$2,026	$2,608	$3,400	$2,919
Arlington, VA	$1,900	$2,500	$3,500	$3,000
Rockville, MD	N/A	$2,172	$2,700	$3,237
Tysons Corner, VA	N/A	$2,568	$3,000	$3,325
Bethesda, MD	$2,174	$2,754	$3,872	$3,745
North Bethesda, MD	N/A	$2,100	$4,930	$4,700
McLean, VA	N/A	$1,950	$3,250	$5,575

Top Neighborhoods Near 20008

There are a total of 11 neighborhoods in or near 20008. Some of these neighborhoods include Congress Heights, Anacostia, and Van Ness - Forest Hills. We've included all of these top 11 neighborhoods in or near 20008, Washington, DC in the following chart.

The average rent for these 11 neighborhoods in or near 20008, Washington, DC is currently around $2,775 per month. A total of 4 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only seven neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,775. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than 20008's average rent, which is only $2,449. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 20008, Congress Heights has the most affordable average rent at $1,600 per month. Whereas, at $3,350 average rent per month, Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End is the most expensive neighborhood in or near 20008. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Congress Heights, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,300	$1,600	$1,600
Anacostia, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,500	$1,800	$1,900
Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC	$1,657	$2,117	$3,271	$2,200
Trinidad - Langston, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,675	$2,398	$2,400
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC	$2,039	$2,550	$4,426	$2,550
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC	N/A	$2,000	$3,038	$2,775
Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC	$2,213	$2,745	$4,313	$2,790
Braddock Road Metro, Alexandria, VA	$2,168	$2,335	$3,206	$2,918
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC	N/A	$2,100	$3,000	$3,000
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC	$2,073	$2,919	$4,392	$3,071
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC	$2,000	$3,313	$5,280	$3,350

Top Counties Near 20008

There are a total of 11 counties located by 20008, Washington, DC. Some of these counties include Prince George's, MD, Alexandria, VA, and District of Columbia, DC. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,960. That's roughly around $2 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Prince George's, MD. It's average rent per month is $2,738. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,300, Fairfax, VA is the most expensive county by 20008, Washington, DC.

Typically, rent for studios in 20008, Washington, DC is 12.06% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 20008, Washington, DC is 4.17% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 20008, Washington, DC is 11.28% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 6 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Prince George's, MD	$1,565	$1,650	$2,000	$2,738
Alexandria, VA	$1,825	$2,300	$2,995	$2,910
District of Columbia, DC	$2,026	$2,608	$3,400	$2,919
Arlington, VA	$1,900	$2,500	$3,500	$3,000
Montgomery, MD	$2,030	$2,200	$2,975	$3,200
Fairfax, VA	$1,700	$1,950	$2,615	$3,300

Top Zipcodes Near 20008

There are a total of 8 zipcodes in or near 20008, Washington, DC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,875.

The following chart includes the top 8 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
22201, Arlington, VA	$2,281	$2,524	$3,712	$2,752
20852, North Bethesda, MD	N/A	$2,048	$5,007	$4,819
22314, Alexandria, VA	$2,168	$2,388	$3,225	$2,983
22191, Marumsco, VA	N/A	$1,600	$2,050	$2,900
20037, Washington, DC	$2,000	$3,286	$5,212	$3,451
22204, Arlington, VA	$1,700	$1,950	$2,550	$2,500
22304, Alexandria, VA	N/A	$2,190	$2,650	$2,706
20878, North Potomac, MD	N/A	$1,823	$2,250	$2,850

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 $2,449. 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 $1,662 and an average price per square feet of $3.30. There are a total of 9 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 $2,160 and an average price per square feet of $3.05. There are a total of 43 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 $3,365 and an average price per square feet of $3.45. There are a total of 18 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 0.00%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.12%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.09%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.10% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in 20008, Washington, DC is around $1,959/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.