Average Rent in 20009, Washington, DC

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Current Versus Historical 20009, Washington, DC Rents

20009 rentals average $1,799 for a studio rental to $6,550 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,850, or roughly $44 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $65 (-3.40%) year-over-year from $1,900 to $1,835. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $537 (-19.09%) year-over-year from $2,812 to $2,275. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $192 (-5.16%) year-over-year from $3,717 to $3,525. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,408 (29.37%) year-over-year from $4,793 to $6,200. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $2,867 (43.22%) year-over-year from $6,633 to $9,500. 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 1.82% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.73% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.71% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 20.47% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 26.69% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Jun 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $51.82 $1,835 $1,900 (-3.40%) $1,894 (-3.10%)
1 BR $43.97 $2,275 $2,812 (-19.09%) $2,668 (-14.72%)
2 BR $44.29 $3,525 $3,717 (-5.16%) $3,513 (0.33%)
3 BR $48.70 $6,200 $4,793 (29.37%) $5,008 (23.79%)
4+ BR $33.04 $9,500 $6,633 (43.22%) $7,514 (26.43%)

Historical Rents in 20009, Washington, DC

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Top Cities Near 20009

There are a total of 22 cities nearby 20009. The average rent in 20009 is currently $2,809 per month. A total of 13 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Silver Spring, MD, with an average rent of $2,300, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near 20009, Washington, DC is McLean, VA. Monthly rents here are on average $5,800 per month.

Let's compare 20009, Washington, DC's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in 20009, Washington, DC is 24.96% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 15.49% more expensive. Two bedrooms in 20009, Washington, DC are about 22.10% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 36.00% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 22 total cities near 20009, Washington, DC in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Silver Spring, MD $1,583 $1,895 $2,419 $2,300
Arlington, VA $1,800 $2,345 $3,228 $2,726
Washington, DC $1,850 $2,400 $3,200 $2,750
Alexandria, VA $1,895 $2,200 $2,904 $2,818
North Bethesda, MD $1,936 $2,100 $2,850 $3,150
Rockville, MD N/A $2,032 $2,692 $3,160
Tysons Corner, VA $1,990 $2,100 $2,900 $3,200
Bethesda, MD $2,226 $2,636 $3,740 $3,534
Potomac, MD N/A $1,775 $3,000 $5,000
McLean, VA N/A $1,995 $3,095 $5,800

Top Neighborhoods Near 20009

There are a total of 22 neighborhoods in or near 20009. Some of these neighborhoods include Congress Heights, Van Ness - Forest Hills, and Anacostia. We've included all of these top 22 neighborhoods in or near 20009, Washington, DC in the following table.

The average rent for these 22 neighborhoods in or near 20009, Washington, DC is currently around $2,837 per month. A total of 11 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only eleven neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,837. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than 20009's average rent, which is actually $2,850. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 20009, Congress Heights has the most affordable average rent at $1,695 per month. Whereas, at $4,450 average rent per month, Georgetown is the most expensive neighborhood in or near 20009. View the following table for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Congress Heights, Washington, DC $1,525 $1,263 $1,600 $1,695
Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC $1,518 $1,973 $2,884 $1,985
Anacostia, Washington, DC $2,500 $1,425 $2,000 $2,288
Trinidad - Langston, Washington, DC N/A $1,550 $2,250 $2,323
16th Street Heights - Crestwood - Brightwood Park, Washington, DC N/A $1,875 $2,350 $2,397
Radnor - Fort Myer Heights, Arlington, VA $1,695 $2,350 $3,495 $2,488
Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC $1,650 $2,225 $5,021 $2,495
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC $1,825 $2,600 $4,100 $2,500
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC $1,725 $2,050 $3,000 $2,700
Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC $2,105 $2,638 $3,700 $2,788
Petworth, Washington, DC $1,500 $2,048 $2,685 $2,800
Braddock Road Metro, Alexandria, VA $2,180 $2,403 $3,152 $2,873
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC $1,950 $3,037 $5,005 $2,875
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC $1,745 $2,716 $4,339 $2,898
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC $1,540 $1,950 $3,000 $2,950
Downtown - Penn Quarter - Chinatown, Washington, DC $2,131 $2,625 $3,795 $2,950
Crystal City Shops, Arlington, VA $2,235 $2,458 $3,250 $2,989
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC $1,795 $2,550 $3,605 $3,000
Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA $1,875 $2,670 $3,826 $3,075
U Street - Cardozo, Washington, DC $1,925 $2,263 $3,553 $3,095
LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale, Washington, DC N/A $1,975 $2,950 $3,775
Georgetown, Washington, DC $1,850 $3,425 $5,400 $4,450

Top Counties Near 20009

There are a total of 6 counties located by 20009, 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 $2,904. That's roughly around $25 per sqft. A total of 3 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Prince George's, MD. Its average rent per month is $2,600. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,200, Fairfax, VA is the most expensive county by 20009, Washington, DC.

Typically, rent for studios in 20009, Washington, DC is 4.39% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 20009, Washington, DC is 11.96% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 20009, Washington, DC is 24.27% 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 $1,640 $1,725 $2,128 $2,600
Arlington, VA $1,800 $2,345 $3,228 $2,726
Alexandria, VA $1,895 $2,200 $2,904 $2,818
Montgomery, MD $2,058 $2,100 $2,500 $2,990
Howard, MD $1,295 $1,650 $2,325 $3,100
Fairfax, VA $1,550 $1,950 $2,555 $3,200

Top Zipcodes Near 20009

There are a total of 43 zipcodes in or near 20009, Washington, DC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,850. A total of 22 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 $6,000 per month is 22101, McLean, VA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,644. That's at least $35 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near 20009, Washington, DC is $2,000 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 $30 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in 20009, 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 $1,745 $2,709 $4,339 $2,946
20001, Washington, DC $1,950 $2,400 $3,400 $3,070
20002, Washington, DC $1,830 $1,973 $2,700 $2,684
22201, Arlington, VA $1,880 $2,345 $3,442 $2,658
20008, Washington, DC $1,557 $2,000 $3,555 $2,359
20011, Washington, DC $2,625 $1,900 $2,397 $2,700
20037, Washington, DC $1,950 $2,900 $4,677 $2,925
20007, Washington, DC $2,100 $2,250 $3,498 $3,250
20814, Bethesda, MD $2,226 $2,674 $3,779 $3,024
20010, Washington, DC $1,540 $1,950 $3,038 $3,313

Frequently Asked Questions - 20009 Average Rents

What is the average rent price in 20009, Washington, DC?
The average monthly rental price for 20009, Washington, DC apartments for rent is approximately $2,850. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do 20009, 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 20009, Washington, DC.
How much is a studio apartment in 20009, Washington, DC?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,799 and an average price per square feet of $51.82. There are a total of 25 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in 20009.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in 20009, Washington, DC?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,300 and an average price per square feet of $43.97. There are a total of 66 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 20009.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in 20009, Washington, DC?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,338 and an average price per square feet of $44.29. There are a total of 50 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 20009.
How have rent prices in 20009, Washington, DC changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in 20009, Washington, DC can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.03%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.19%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.05%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.29% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in 20009, Washington, DC?
A reasonable rent price in 20009, Washington, DC is around $2,280/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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