Average Rent in 20009, Washington, DC

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Current Versus Historical 20009, Washington, DC Rents

20009 rentals average $1,875 for a studio rental to $7,200 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,850, or roughly $45 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have fallen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $64 (3.51%) year-over-year from $1,811 to $1,875. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $204 (-7.82%) year-over-year from $2,604 to $2,400. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $117 (3.21%) year-over-year from $3,633 to $3,750. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $693 (14.40%) year-over-year from $4,808 to $5,500. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,233 (20.67%) year-over-year from $5,967 to $7,200. 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 4.90% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.66% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.91% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 11.94% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.02% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Jul 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $53.44 $1,875 $1,811 (3.51%) $1,887 (-0.65%)
1 BR $46.22 $2,400 $2,604 (-7.82%) $2,532 (-5.20%)
2 BR $43.81 $3,750 $3,633 (3.21%) $3,548 (5.69%)
3 BR $45.39 $5,500 $4,808 (14.40%) $5,285 (4.06%)
4+ BR $27.63 $7,200 $5,967 (20.67%) $7,282 (-1.13%)

Historical Rents in 20009, Washington, DC

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Top Cities Near 20009

There are a total of 23 cities nearby 20009. The average rent in 20009 is currently $2,850 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 $2,225, 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 $5,698 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 41.33% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 15.89% more expensive. Two bedrooms in 20009, Washington, DC are about 29.73% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 39.62% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 23 total cities near 20009, Washington, DC in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Silver Spring, MD $1,594 $1,875 $2,422 $2,225
Aspen Hill, MD N/A $1,548 $2,148 $2,500
Arlington, VA $1,750 $2,350 $3,200 $2,752
Washington, DC $1,850 $2,300 $3,200 $2,756
Alexandria, VA $1,860 $2,150 $2,900 $2,800
Tysons Corner, VA $2,945 $2,250 $2,963 $3,200
North Bethesda, MD $1,998 $2,200 $2,825 $3,250
Bethesda, MD $2,233 $2,550 $3,917 $3,950
Potomac, MD $1,495 $1,898 $2,625 $4,500
McLean, VA N/A $2,050 $3,900 $5,698

Top Neighborhoods Near 20009

There are a total of 25 neighborhoods in or near 20009. Some of these neighborhoods include Congress Heights, Brookland, and Van Ness - Forest Hills. We've included all of these top 25 neighborhoods in or near 20009, Washington, DC in the following table.

The average rent for these 25 neighborhoods in or near 20009, Washington, DC is currently around $2,850 per month. A total of 13 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twelve neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,850. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is equivalent to 20009's average rent, which is also $2,850. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 20009, Congress Heights has the most affordable average rent at $1,650 per month. Whereas, at $4,475 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 $421 $1,278 $1,625 $1,650
Brookland, Washington, DC $1,400 $1,644 $2,250 $2,050
Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC $1,693 $2,073 $3,150 $2,195
Radnor - Fort Myer Heights, Arlington, VA $1,700 $2,350 $3,467 $2,300
Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC $1,650 $2,200 $2,985 $2,400
Anacostia, Washington, DC $2,500 $1,395 $1,850 $2,450
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC $1,875 $2,600 $3,750 $2,539
Kingman Park, Washington, DC N/A $1,700 $2,850 $2,598
Trinidad - Langston, Washington, DC N/A $1,600 $2,450 $2,599
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC $1,950 $2,675 $5,200 $2,656
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC $1,673 $1,990 $3,300 $2,700
Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC $2,235 $2,600 $3,997 $2,781
Adams Morgan, Washington, DC $1,700 $2,450 $3,900 $2,850
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC $1,834 $2,717 $4,323 $2,868
16th Street Heights - Crestwood - Brightwood Park, Washington, DC N/A $1,950 $2,713 $2,900
Fairlington - Shirlington, Arlington, VA N/A $2,100 $3,000 $2,900
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC $1,795 $2,500 $3,700 $2,900
Braddock Road Metro, Alexandria, VA $1,910 $2,338 $3,178 $2,910
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC $1,500 $2,000 $3,200 $2,950
Downtown - Penn Quarter - Chinatown, Washington, DC $2,109 $2,600 $3,950 $3,000
U Street - Cardozo, Washington, DC $2,250 $2,273 $3,923 $3,200
Petworth, Washington, DC N/A $1,900 $2,698 $3,350
Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA $1,750 $2,616 $3,750 $3,400
LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale, Washington, DC $1,800 $1,700 $3,200 $3,650
Georgetown, Washington, DC $1,990 $2,985 $4,350 $4,475

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 $2,900. 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 $2,750. 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 6.40% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 20009, Washington, DC is 14.42% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 20009, Washington, DC is 30.41% 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 $1,760 $1,750 $2,100 $2,750
Arlington, VA $1,750 $2,350 $3,200 $2,752
Alexandria, VA $1,860 $2,150 $2,900 $2,800
Montgomery, MD $1,806 $2,100 $2,550 $3,000
Howard, MD N/A $1,650 $2,250 $3,150
Fairfax, VA $1,650 $1,955 $2,600 $3,200

Top Zipcodes Near 20009

There are a total of 44 zipcodes in or near 20009, Washington, DC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,917. A total of 20 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 $1,600 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $5,275 per month is 20817, Bethesda, MD.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,656. That's at least $36 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 $2,785 per month. Which comes out to $31 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 $1,834 $2,710 $4,353 $2,933
20001, Washington, DC $2,003 $2,450 $3,425 $3,100
20002, Washington, DC $1,700 $1,800 $2,800 $2,800
20011, Washington, DC N/A $1,850 $2,650 $2,900
20008, Washington, DC $1,661 $2,158 $3,620 $2,420
22201, Arlington, VA $1,892 $2,457 $3,467 $2,850
20037, Washington, DC $1,950 $2,775 $4,750 $2,800
20007, Washington, DC $1,950 $2,200 $3,853 $3,350
20010, Washington, DC $1,509 $1,950 $3,000 $2,900
20003, Washington, DC $1,800 $2,200 $3,500 $2,399

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 $1,875 and an average price per square feet of $53.44. There are a total of 23 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 $2,369 and an average price per square feet of $46.22. There are a total of 72 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 $3,700 and an average price per square feet of $43.81. There are a total of 67 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 0.04%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.08%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.14% 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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