Average Rent in 20019, Washington, DC

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Current Versus Historical 20019, Washington, DC Rents

20019 rentals average $2,600 for a studio rental to $4,200 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,350, or roughly $25 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 $539 (26.15%) year-over-year from $2,061 to $2,600. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $192 (15.86%) year-over-year from $1,208 to $1,400. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $150 (-7.06%) year-over-year from $2,125 to $1,975. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $102 (3.53%) year-over-year from $2,883 to $2,985. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $450 (-9.47%) year-over-year from $4,750 to $4,300. 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 down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 9.45% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.97% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.20% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 14.27% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Sep 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $7.80 $2,600 $2,061 (26.15%) $1,269 (104.93%)
1 BR $20.93 $1,400 $1,208 (15.86%) $1,259 (11.24%)
2 BR $26.06 $1,975 $2,125 (-7.06%) $1,808 (9.23%)
3 BR $24.90 $2,985 $2,883 (3.53%) $2,819 (5.89%)
4+ BR $30.18 $4,300 $4,750 (-9.47%) $3,117 (37.97%)

Historical Rents in 20019, Washington, DC

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Top Cities Near 20019

There are a total of 24 cities nearby 20019. The average rent in 20019 is currently $2,825 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Silver Spring, MD, with an average rent of $2,133, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near 20019, Washington, DC is McLean, VA. Monthly rents here are on average $5,750 per month.

Let's compare 20019, Washington, DC's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in 20019, Washington, DC is 78.85% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 48.85% more affordable. Two bedrooms in 20019, Washington, DC are about 30.85% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 9.76% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 24 total cities near 20019, Washington, DC in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Silver Spring, MD $1,646 $1,800 $2,175 $2,133
Hyattsville, MD $1,650 $2,179 $2,427 $2,474
Alexandria, VA $1,850 $2,100 $2,850 $2,650
Bailey's Crossroads, VA $1,800 $2,250 $2,800 $2,681
Arlington, VA $1,781 $2,365 $3,200 $2,725
Washington, DC $1,895 $2,300 $3,150 $2,731
Annandale, VA N/A $1,825 $2,125 $3,100
Kingstowne, VA N/A $1,650 $2,830 $3,400
Bethesda, MD $2,204 $2,480 $3,893 $4,025
McLean, VA N/A $1,920 $3,900 $5,750

Top Neighborhoods Near 20019

There are a total of 25 neighborhoods in or near 20019. 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 20019, Washington, DC in the following table.

The average rent for these 25 neighborhoods in or near 20019, Washington, DC is currently around $2,750 per month. A total of 6 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only nineteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,750. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than 20019's average rent, which is only $2,350. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 20019, Congress Heights has the most affordable average rent at $1,600 per month. Whereas, at $4,500 average rent per month, Georgetown is the most expensive neighborhood in or near 20019. View the following table for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Congress Heights, Washington, DC $938 $1,280 $1,598 $1,600
Brookland, Washington, DC N/A $1,663 $2,350 $2,100
Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC $1,670 $2,028 $3,000 $2,153
Anacostia, Washington, DC $2,500 $1,499 $1,925 $2,275
Trinidad - Langston, Washington, DC $1,975 $1,700 $2,300 $2,287
Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC $1,725 $2,150 $2,800 $2,300
Radnor - Fort Myer Heights, Arlington, VA $1,800 $2,400 $3,275 $2,409
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC $1,950 $2,450 $5,287 $2,450
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC $1,673 $2,050 $3,000 $2,600
Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC $2,218 $2,550 $3,992 $2,600
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC $2,025 $2,700 $3,850 $2,700
SW Ballpark - Navy Yard, Washington, DC $2,458 $2,669 $3,555 $2,701
Fairlington - Shirlington, Arlington, VA N/A $2,450 $2,800 $2,750
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC $1,475 $1,900 $2,973 $2,750
Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA $1,825 $2,600 $3,842 $2,803
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC $1,888 $2,722 $4,276 $2,854
Adams Morgan, Washington, DC $1,750 $2,360 $3,475 $2,900
16th Street Heights - Crestwood - Brightwood Park, Washington, DC N/A $1,900 $2,850 $2,950
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC $1,695 $2,348 $3,400 $2,950
Downtown - Penn Quarter - Chinatown, Washington, DC $2,100 $2,725 $4,000 $3,000
Braddock Road Metro, Alexandria, VA $2,055 $2,350 $3,295 $3,067
U Street - Cardozo, Washington, DC $2,288 $2,473 $3,750 $3,103
Petworth, Washington, DC N/A $1,800 $2,812 $3,200
LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale, Washington, DC N/A $1,700 $2,800 $3,600
Georgetown, Washington, DC $2,495 $3,148 $4,925 $4,500

Top Counties Near 20019

There are a total of 7 counties located by 20019, 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 $2,995. That's roughly around $24 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Alexandria, VA. 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 20019, Washington, DC.

Typically, rent for studios in 20019, Washington, DC is 36.54% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 20019, Washington, DC is 53.85% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 20019, Washington, DC is 25.82% more affordable 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 $2,100 $2,850 $2,650
Arlington, VA $1,781 $2,365 $3,200 $2,725
Prince George's, MD $1,643 $1,850 $2,150 $2,795
Anne Arundel, MD $1,350 $1,950 $2,300 $2,995
Howard, MD $1,300 $1,650 $2,200 $3,000
Montgomery, MD $1,650 $2,050 $2,500 $3,050
Fairfax, VA $1,650 $2,000 $2,500 $3,200

Top Zipcodes Near 20019

There are a total of 39 zipcodes in or near 20019, Washington, DC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,800. A total of 4 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 $5,450 per month is 22101, McLean, VA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,650. That's at least $38 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near 20019, Washington, DC is $2,084 per month. Or in other words, $35 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,850 per month. Which comes out to $33 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in 20019, Washington, DC. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
20002, Washington, DC $1,750 $1,995 $2,700 $2,500
20001, Washington, DC $2,083 $2,498 $3,400 $3,070
20016, Washington, DC $1,888 $2,711 $4,300 $2,914
20020, Washington, DC $2,332 $1,825 $2,075 $2,332
20003, Washington, DC $2,275 $2,300 $3,500 $2,696
22314, Alexandria, VA $2,188 $2,350 $3,550 $3,000
20009, Washington, DC $1,750 $2,400 $3,500 $2,750
20011, Washington, DC $1,450 $1,799 $2,800 $2,925
22201, Arlington, VA $1,650 $2,401 $3,523 $2,612
20037, Washington, DC $1,950 $2,650 $4,800 $2,632

Frequently Asked Questions - 20019 Average Rents

What is the average rent price in 20019, Washington, DC?
The average monthly rental price for 20019, Washington, DC apartments for rent is approximately $2,350. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do 20019, 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 20019, Washington, DC.
How much is a studio apartment in 20019, Washington, DC?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,600 and an average price per square feet of $7.80. There are a total of 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in 20019.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in 20019, Washington, DC?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,300 and an average price per square feet of $20.93. There are a total of 37 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 20019.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in 20019, Washington, DC?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,987 and an average price per square feet of $26.06. There are a total of 36 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 20019.
How have rent prices in 20019, Washington, DC changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in 20019, Washington, DC can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.26%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.16%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.07%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in 20019, Washington, DC?
A reasonable rent price in 20019, Washington, DC is around $1,880/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.