Average Rent in 20010, Washington, DC

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Current Versus Historical 20010, Washington, DC Rents

20010 rentals average $1,371 for a studio rental to $5,200 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,200, or roughly $38 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $800 (124.73%) year-over-year from $642 to $1,442. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $488 (26.23%) year-over-year from $1,862 to $2,350. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $337 (11.76%) year-over-year from $2,863 to $3,200. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $843 (21.29%) year-over-year from $3,958 to $4,800. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1 (0.02%) year-over-year from $5,199 to $5,200. 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 3.39% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 15.57% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 9.25% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.46% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.88% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Sep 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $26.34 $1,442 $642 (124.73%) $2,966 (-51.38%)
1 BR $38.67 $2,350 $1,862 (26.23%) $1,958 (20.00%)
2 BR $42.88 $3,200 $2,863 (11.76%) $2,968 (7.80%)
3 BR $31.47 $4,800 $3,958 (21.29%) $4,317 (11.20%)
4+ BR $29.54 $5,200 $5,199 (0.02%) $4,883 (6.50%)

Historical Rents in 20010, Washington, DC

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Top Cities Near 20010

There are a total of 24 cities nearby 20010. The average rent in 20010 is currently $2,823 per month. A total of 20 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Silver Spring, MD, with an average rent of $2,100, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near 20010, Washington, DC is McLean, VA. Monthly rents here are on average $5,750 per month.

Let's compare 20010, Washington, DC's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 3.95% more affordable. Two bedrooms in 20010, Washington, DC are about 15.90% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 30.75% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 24 total cities near 20010, Washington, DC in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Silver Spring, MD $1,646 $1,800 $2,100 $2,100
Bailey's Crossroads, VA $1,750 $2,050 $2,625 $2,600
Alexandria, VA $1,850 $2,075 $2,810 $2,667
Washington, DC $1,850 $2,250 $3,000 $2,700
Arlington, VA $1,800 $2,300 $3,100 $2,700
Tysons Corner, VA N/A $2,100 $2,873 $2,973
North Bethesda, MD $1,850 $2,225 $2,600 $3,325
Bethesda, MD $2,204 $2,475 $3,921 $4,149
Potomac, MD $1,510 $1,950 $2,575 $4,400
McLean, VA N/A $1,825 $3,900 $5,750

Top Neighborhoods Near 20010

There are a total of 23 neighborhoods in or near 20010. Some of these neighborhoods include Congress Heights, Van Ness - Forest Hills, and Brookland. We've included all of these top 23 neighborhoods in or near 20010, Washington, DC in the following table.

The average rent for these 23 neighborhoods in or near 20010, Washington, DC is currently around $2,795 per month. A total of 21 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only two neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,795. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than 20010's average rent, which is actually $3,200. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 20010, Congress Heights has the most affordable average rent at $1,649 per month. Whereas, at $4,500 average rent per month, Georgetown is the most expensive neighborhood in or near 20010. View the following table for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Congress Heights, Washington, DC $1,000 $1,250 $1,649 $1,649
Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC $1,671 $2,003 $2,922 $2,036
Brookland, Washington, DC $1,400 $1,685 $2,400 $2,073
Anacostia, Washington, DC $2,500 $1,499 $1,850 $2,200
Trinidad - Langston, Washington, DC N/A $1,588 $2,225 $2,200
Radnor - Fort Myer Heights, Arlington, VA $1,800 $2,375 $3,275 $2,350
Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC $1,688 $2,150 $2,800 $2,350
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC $1,950 $2,400 $5,143 $2,400
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC $1,623 $2,100 $3,150 $2,595
Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC $2,182 $2,535 $3,845 $2,653
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC $2,100 $2,700 $4,500 $2,700
Fairlington - Shirlington, Arlington, VA N/A $2,575 $2,750 $2,795
Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA $1,900 $2,622 $3,850 $2,800
U Street - Cardozo, Washington, DC $2,303 $2,338 $3,700 $2,800
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC $1,875 $2,709 $4,180 $2,827
Adams Morgan, Washington, DC $1,750 $2,360 $3,500 $2,870
16th Street Heights - Crestwood - Brightwood Park, Washington, DC N/A $1,875 $2,500 $2,900
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC $1,475 $1,900 $2,995 $2,995
Braddock Road Metro, Alexandria, VA $2,048 $2,347 $3,205 $3,000
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC $1,745 $2,348 $3,398 $3,075
Petworth, Washington, DC N/A $1,799 $2,948 $3,200
LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale, Washington, DC N/A $1,700 $3,000 $3,675
Georgetown, Washington, DC $2,495 $3,074 $5,000 $4,500

Top Counties Near 20010

There are a total of 6 counties located by 20010, 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 $2,900. That's roughly around $24 per sqft. A total of 6 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Alexandria, VA. Its average rent per month is $2,667. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,200, Fairfax, VA is the most expensive county by 20010, Washington, DC.

Typically, rent for studios in 20010, Washington, DC is 19.35% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 20010, Washington, DC is 5.00% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 20010, Washington, DC is 15.90% 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 $1,850 $2,075 $2,810 $2,667
Arlington, VA $1,800 $2,300 $3,100 $2,700
Prince George's, MD $1,470 $1,750 $2,100 $2,800
Montgomery, MD $1,673 $2,040 $2,500 $3,000
Howard, MD $1,300 $1,550 $2,200 $3,000
Fairfax, VA $1,600 $1,950 $2,500 $3,200

Top Zipcodes Near 20010

There are a total of 45 zipcodes in or near 20010, Washington, DC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,800. A total of 37 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 $1,649 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $5,500 per month is 22101, McLean, VA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,700. 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 20010, Washington, DC is $2,050 per month. Or in other words, $33 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,699 per month. Which comes out to $29 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in 20010, Washington, DC. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
20001, Washington, DC $2,105 $2,400 $3,400 $3,185
20016, Washington, DC $1,850 $2,699 $4,230 $2,878
20002, Washington, DC $1,700 $1,995 $2,600 $2,500
20009, Washington, DC $1,798 $2,385 $3,500 $2,773
20011, Washington, DC $1,450 $1,730 $2,799 $2,900
20008, Washington, DC $1,697 $2,036 $3,500 $2,340
22201, Arlington, VA $1,750 $2,385 $3,500 $2,600
20003, Washington, DC $1,900 $2,100 $3,175 $2,490
20037, Washington, DC $1,950 $2,475 $4,775 $2,450
20007, Washington, DC $1,743 $2,375 $4,050 $3,995

Frequently Asked Questions - 20010 Average Rents

What is the average rent price in 20010, Washington, DC?
The average monthly rental price for 20010, Washington, DC apartments for rent is approximately $3,200. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do 20010, 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 20010, Washington, DC.
How much is a studio apartment in 20010, Washington, DC?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,371 and an average price per square feet of $26.34. There are a total of 2 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in 20010.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in 20010, Washington, DC?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,900 and an average price per square feet of $38.67. There are a total of 30 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 20010.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in 20010, Washington, DC?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,973 and an average price per square feet of $42.88. There are a total of 46 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 20010.
How have rent prices in 20010, Washington, DC changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in 20010, Washington, DC can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 1.25%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.26%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.12%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.21% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in 20010, Washington, DC?
A reasonable rent price in 20010, Washington, DC is around $2,560/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.