Average Rent in 20016, Washington, DC

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Current Versus Historical 20016, Washington, DC Rents

20016 rentals average $1,800 for a studio rental to $6,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,850, or roughly $42 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $11 (-0.59%) year-over-year from $1,811 to $1,800. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $125 (-4.62%) year-over-year from $2,707 to $2,582. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $385 (9.84%) year-over-year from $3,915 to $4,300. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $300 (-4.76%) year-over-year from $6,300 to $6,000. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $2,208 (-26.90%) year-over-year from $8,208 to $6,000. 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 8.26% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.54% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.21% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.70% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 9.43% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$38.99	$1,800	$1,811 (-0.59%)	$2,199 (-18.16%)
1 BR	$42.24	$2,582	$2,707 (-4.62%)	$2,707 (-4.65%)
2 BR	$43.85	$4,300	$3,915 (9.84%)	$4,173 (3.05%)
3 BR	$35.00	$6,000	$6,300 (-4.76%)	$5,529 (8.52%)
4+ BR	$27.02	$6,000	$8,208 (-26.90%)	$6,720 (-10.71%)

Historical Rents in 20016, Washington, DC

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Top Cities Near 20016

There are a total of 26 cities nearby 20016. The average rent in 20016 is currently $2,850 per month. A total of 14 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Silver Spring, MD, with an average rent of $2,178, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near 20016, Washington, DC is McLean, VA. Monthly rents here are on average $4,985 per month.

Let's compare 20016, Washington, DC's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 23.25% more expensive. Two bedrooms in 20016, Washington, DC are about 41.17% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 44.21% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 26 total cities near 20016, Washington, DC in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Silver Spring, MD	$1,623	$1,748	$2,200	$2,178
Hyattsville, MD	$1,670	$2,179	$2,272	$2,437
Bailey's Crossroads, VA	N/A	$2,641	$2,600	$2,689
Washington, DC	$1,890	$2,240	$3,100	$2,711
Arlington, VA	$1,792	$2,300	$3,200	$2,749
Tysons Corner, VA	N/A	$2,048	$2,875	$2,875
North Bethesda, MD	$1,725	$2,100	$2,725	$3,091
Bethesda, MD	$2,204	$2,451	$3,705	$3,790
Potomac, MD	$1,563	$2,050	$2,450	$4,250
McLean, VA	N/A	$1,800	$4,050	$4,985

Top Neighborhoods Near 20016

There are a total of 24 neighborhoods in or near 20016. Some of these neighborhoods include Congress Heights, Van Ness - Forest Hills, and Trinidad - Langston. We've included all of these top 24 neighborhoods in or near 20016, Washington, DC in the following table.

The average rent for these 24 neighborhoods in or near 20016, Washington, DC is currently around $2,659 per month. A total of 16 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only eight neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,659. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than 20016's average rent, which is actually $2,850. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 20016, Congress Heights has the most affordable average rent at $1,550 per month. Whereas, at $4,700 average rent per month, Georgetown is the most expensive neighborhood in or near 20016. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Congress Heights, Washington, DC	$1,000	$1,200	$1,595	$1,550
Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC	$1,569	$1,988	$3,100	$2,040
Trinidad - Langston, Washington, DC	$1,788	$1,526	$2,098	$2,125
Anacostia, Washington, DC	$1,950	$1,425	$1,800	$2,175
Radnor - Fort Myer Heights, Arlington, VA	$1,775	$2,100	$3,325	$2,200
Brookland, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,750	$2,500	$2,248
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC	$1,950	$2,400	$5,250	$2,375
Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC	$1,713	$2,200	$3,000	$2,400
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC	$1,945	$2,633	$4,302	$2,451
Kingman Park, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,800	$2,850	$2,500
Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC	$2,011	$2,400	$3,912	$2,550
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC	$1,654	$2,000	$3,000	$2,600
SW Ballpark - Navy Yard, Washington, DC	$2,458	$2,684	$3,555	$2,718
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC	$1,800	$2,575	$4,156	$2,756
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC	$1,775	$2,123	$4,000	$2,825
Fairlington - Shirlington, Arlington, VA	N/A	$2,613	$2,850	$2,850
16th Street Heights - Crestwood - Brightwood Park, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,800	$2,850	$2,900
Braddock Road Metro, Alexandria, VA	$2,125	$2,384	$3,228	$2,968
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC	$1,550	$1,825	$3,100	$2,973
Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA	$1,898	$2,674	$3,690	$3,000
U Street - Cardozo, Washington, DC	$2,400	$2,600	$3,775	$3,175
Petworth, Washington, DC	$1,400	$1,840	$3,000	$3,200
LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,885	$3,100	$3,400
Georgetown, Washington, DC	$1,945	$3,250	$4,500	$4,700

Top Counties Near 20016

There are a total of 6 counties located by 20016, 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 $2,898. That's roughly around $24 per sqft. A total of 3 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Alexandria, VA. Its average rent per month is $2,700. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,100, Fairfax, VA is the most expensive county by 20016, Washington, DC.

Typically, rent for studios in 20016, Washington, DC is 12.50% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 20016, Washington, DC is 21.90% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 20016, Washington, DC is 40.12% 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	$1,600	$2,072	$2,750	$2,700
Arlington, VA	$1,792	$2,300	$3,200	$2,749
Prince George's, MD	$1,550	$1,750	$2,250	$2,800
Howard, MD	N/A	$1,673	$2,100	$2,995
Montgomery, MD	$1,700	$2,100	$2,500	$3,000
Fairfax, VA	$1,500	$1,950	$2,500	$3,100

Top Zipcodes Near 20016

There are a total of 45 zipcodes in or near 20016, Washington, DC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,848. A total of 24 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 $1,550 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,850 per month is 22101, McLean, VA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,623. 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 20016, Washington, DC is $2,025 per month. Or in other words, $33 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,700 per month. Which comes out to $29 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in 20016, 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	$2,010	$2,319	$3,300	$3,000
20002, Washington, DC	$1,725	$1,950	$2,700	$2,500
22201, Arlington, VA	$1,920	$2,400	$3,375	$2,619
20009, Washington, DC	$1,750	$2,200	$3,530	$2,848
20007, Washington, DC	$1,750	$2,400	$3,995	$3,995
20008, Washington, DC	$1,571	$2,040	$3,500	$2,352
20011, Washington, DC	$1,360	$1,799	$2,850	$2,985
20814, Bethesda, MD	$2,204	$2,510	$3,700	$3,200
20037, Washington, DC	$1,950	$2,673	$4,943	$2,444
22314, Alexandria, VA	$1,700	$2,350	$3,300	$2,950

Frequently Asked Questions - 20016 Average Rents

What is the average rent price in 20016, Washington, DC?

The average monthly rental price for 20016, 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 20016, 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 20016, Washington, DC.

How much is a studio apartment in 20016, Washington, DC?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,800 and an average price per square feet of $38.99. There are a total of 7 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in 20016.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in 20016, Washington, DC?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,575 and an average price per square feet of $42.24. There are a total of 120 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 20016.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in 20016, Washington, DC?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $4,175 and an average price per square feet of $43.85. There are a total of 73 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 20016.

How have rent prices in 20016, Washington, DC changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in 20016, Washington, DC can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.01%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.05%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.10%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.05% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in 20016, Washington, DC?

A reasonable rent price in 20016, Washington, DC is around $2,280/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.