Average Rent in 20008, Washington, DC

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Current Versus Historical 20008, Washington, DC Rents

20008 rentals average $1,784 for a studio rental to $9,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,472, or roughly $40 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $162 (9.64%) year-over-year from $1,679 to $1,841. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $62 (-2.88%) year-over-year from $2,162 to $2,100. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $127 (3.56%) year-over-year from $3,558 to $3,685. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,239 (16.91%) year-over-year from $7,328 to $8,568. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,742 (20.47%) year-over-year from $8,508 to $10,250. 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 10.74% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.33% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.87% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 21.87% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 15.16% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$41.11	$1,841	$1,679 (9.64%)	$1,691 (8.85%)
1 BR	$39.73	$2,100	$2,162 (-2.88%)	$2,232 (-5.92%)
2 BR	$41.72	$3,685	$3,558 (3.56%)	$3,478 (5.94%)
3 BR	$60.66	$8,568	$7,328 (16.91%)	$5,133 (66.90%)
4+ BR	$31.08	$10,250	$8,508 (20.47%)	$8,417 (21.78%)

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. 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 $2,200, 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 $5,695 per month.

Let's compare 20008, Washington, DC's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in 20008, Washington, DC is 17.21% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 5.00% more expensive. Two bedrooms in 20008, Washington, DC are about 27.82% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 52.94% 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	$1,641	$1,895	$2,425	$2,200
Hyattsville, MD	$1,789	$2,179	$2,319	$2,474
Bailey's Crossroads, VA	$1,800	$2,641	$2,700	$2,698
Washington, DC	$1,900	$2,400	$3,263	$2,750
Arlington, VA	$1,695	$2,358	$3,195	$2,800
Alexandria, VA	$1,930	$2,200	$2,866	$2,800
North Bethesda, MD	$2,051	$2,150	$2,900	$3,017
Tysons Corner, VA	$1,890	$2,200	$2,900	$3,150
Bethesda, MD	$2,235	$2,593	$3,774	$3,902
McLean, VA	N/A	$2,023	$3,850	$5,695

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 Brookland. 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 $2,800 per month. A total of 6 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only eighteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,800. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than 20008's average rent, which is only $2,472. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 20008, Congress Heights has the most affordable average rent at $1,673 per month. Whereas, at $4,500 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	$2,000	$1,280	$1,650	$1,673
Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC	$1,800	$2,033	$3,131	$2,119
Brookland, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,525	$2,200	$2,150
Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC	$1,650	$2,175	$4,298	$2,200
Anacostia, Washington, DC	$2,500	$1,425	$1,800	$2,250
Radnor - Fort Myer Heights, Arlington, VA	$1,695	$2,400	$3,467	$2,361
Trinidad - Langston, Washington, DC	$1,975	$1,625	$2,400	$2,500
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC	$1,950	$2,600	$4,000	$2,500
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC	$1,650	$2,100	$3,348	$2,595
SW Ballpark - Navy Yard, Washington, DC	$2,458	$2,669	$3,555	$2,705
Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC	$2,117	$2,600	$3,959	$2,750
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC	$1,780	$2,563	$3,475	$2,800
Kingman Park, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,500	$2,900	$2,800
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC	$1,950	$3,088	$4,500	$2,850
16th Street Heights - Crestwood - Brightwood Park, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,850	$2,763	$2,850
Downtown - Penn Quarter - Chinatown, Washington, DC	$2,163	$2,500	$3,900	$2,852
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC	$1,818	$2,697	$4,295	$2,871
U Street - Cardozo, Washington, DC	$2,188	$2,498	$3,800	$2,895
Braddock Road Metro, Alexandria, VA	$1,948	$2,270	$3,153	$2,950
Petworth, Washington, DC	$1,500	$2,100	$2,675	$3,000
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC	$1,550	$1,950	$3,150	$3,050
Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA	$1,750	$2,615	$3,765	$3,099
LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale, Washington, DC	$1,800	$1,750	$3,300	$3,550
Georgetown, Washington, DC	$1,990	$3,125	$4,500	$4,500

Top Counties Near 20008

There are a total of 6 counties located by 20008, Washington, DC. Some of these counties include Prince George's, MD, Arlington, VA, and Alexandria, VA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,900. That's roughly around $25 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Prince George's, MD. Its average rent per month is $2,650. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,200, Fairfax, VA is the most expensive county by 20008, Washington, DC.

Typically, rent for studios in 20008, Washington, DC is 0.59% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 20008, Washington, DC is 2.86% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 20008, Washington, DC is 28.03% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Prince George's, MD	$1,789	$1,900	$2,174	$2,650
Arlington, VA	$1,695	$2,358	$3,195	$2,800
Alexandria, VA	$1,930	$2,200	$2,866	$2,800
Montgomery, MD	$1,964	$2,100	$2,575	$3,000
Howard, MD	$1,295	$1,600	$2,295	$3,100
Fairfax, VA	$1,800	$1,980	$2,600	$3,200

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 $2,900. A total of 7 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 $1,650 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $5,425 per month is 22101, McLean, VA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,766. 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 $2,088 per month. Or in other words, $34 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,750 per month. Which comes out to $31 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	$1,818	$2,689	$4,323	$2,936
20001, Washington, DC	$1,987	$2,458	$3,400	$2,950
20002, Washington, DC	$1,870	$1,950	$2,874	$2,800
20009, Washington, DC	$1,950	$2,364	$3,650	$2,850
20011, Washington, DC	$1,425	$1,863	$2,550	$2,850
22201, Arlington, VA	$1,880	$2,400	$3,395	$2,751
20007, Washington, DC	$2,070	$2,200	$3,853	$3,625
20037, Washington, DC	$1,950	$3,000	$4,000	$2,900
20814, Bethesda, MD	$2,235	$2,627	$4,015	$3,144
20010, Washington, DC	$1,509	$1,900	$2,988	$3,275

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 $2,472. 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 $1,784 and an average price per square feet of $41.11. There are a total of 12 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 $2,100 and an average price per square feet of $39.73. There are a total of 59 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 $3,595 and an average price per square feet of $41.72. There are a total of 31 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 0.10%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.03%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.17% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in 20008, Washington, DC is around $1,978/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.