Average Rent in 20020, Washington, DC

Home  »  DC  »  Washington  »  20020

Current Versus Historical 20020, Washington, DC Rents

20020 rentals average $2,332 for a studio rental to $3,848 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,332, or roughly $27 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 $194 (12.48%) year-over-year from $1,556 to $1,750. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $150 (11.28%) year-over-year from $1,325 to $1,475. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $117 (-6.25%) year-over-year from $1,867 to $1,750. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $631 (-20.15%) year-over-year from $3,131 to $2,500. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,625 (41.94%) year-over-year from $3,875 to $5,500. 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 down by 9.98% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 25.31% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 31.14% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.50% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 26.44% this month.
Beds
Price / Sqft
Sep 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $30.00 $1,750 $1,556 (12.48%) $9,750 (-82.05%)
1 BR $22.59 $1,475 $1,325 (11.28%) $1,433 (2.92%)
2 BR $26.73 $1,750 $1,867 (-6.25%) $1,833 (-4.55%)
3 BR $28.72 $2,500 $3,131 (-20.15%) $2,385 (4.81%)
4+ BR $31.78 $5,500 $3,875 (41.94%) $3,583 (53.52%)

Historical Rents in 20020, Washington, DC

Studio
1 Bed
2 Bed
3 Bed
4 Bed

Top Cities Near 20020

There are a total of 26 cities nearby 20020. The average rent in 20020 is currently $2,798 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 20020, Washington, DC is McLean, VA. Monthly rents here are on average $5,750 per month.

Let's compare 20020, Washington, DC's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 6.03% more affordable. Two bedrooms in 20020, Washington, DC are about 22.89% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 33.45% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 26 total cities near 20020, 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 20020

There are a total of 25 neighborhoods in or near 20020. 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 20020, Washington, DC in the following table.

The average rent for these 25 neighborhoods in or near 20020, 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 20020's average rent, which is only $2,332. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 20020, 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 20020. 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
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC $1,695 $2,348 $3,400 $2,950
16th Street Heights - Crestwood - Brightwood Park, Washington, DC N/A $1,900 $2,850 $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 20020

There are a total of 7 counties located by 20020, 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 $2,800. 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 20020, Washington, DC.

Typically, rent for studios in 20020, Washington, DC is 29.25% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 20020, Washington, DC is 9.59% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 20020, Washington, DC is 20.48% 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
Charles, MD N/A $1,500 $1,850 $2,800
Anne Arundel, MD $1,350 $1,950 $2,300 $2,995
Montgomery, MD $1,650 $2,050 $2,500 $3,050
Fairfax, VA $1,650 $2,000 $2,500 $3,200

Top Zipcodes Near 20020

There are a total of 41 zipcodes in or near 20020, Washington, DC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,861. A total of 3 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 $39 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near 20020, Washington, DC is $2,084 per month. Or in other words, $34 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,800 per month. Which comes out to $31 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in 20020, 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
20003, Washington, DC $2,275 $2,300 $3,500 $2,696
22314, Alexandria, VA $2,188 $2,350 $3,550 $3,000
20019, Washington, DC $2,600 $1,300 $1,987 $2,350
22201, Arlington, VA $1,650 $2,401 $3,523 $2,612
20009, Washington, DC $1,750 $2,400 $3,500 $2,750
20032, Washington, DC $875 $1,280 $1,595 $1,600
20011, Washington, DC $1,450 $1,799 $2,800 $2,925

Frequently Asked Questions - 20020 Average Rents

What is the average rent price in 20020, Washington, DC?
The average monthly rental price for 20020, Washington, DC apartments for rent is approximately $2,332. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do 20020, 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 20020, Washington, DC.
How much is a studio apartment in 20020, Washington, DC?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,332 and an average price per square feet of $30.00. There are a total of 11 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in 20020.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in 20020, Washington, DC?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,825 and an average price per square feet of $22.59. There are a total of 46 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 20020.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in 20020, Washington, DC?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,075 and an average price per square feet of $26.73. There are a total of 46 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 20020.
How have rent prices in 20020, Washington, DC changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in 20020, Washington, DC can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.12%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.11%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.06%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.20% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in 20020, Washington, DC?
A reasonable rent price in 20020, Washington, DC is around $1,866/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.