Average Rent in 20020, Washington, DC

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Current Versus Historical 20020, Washington, DC Rents

20020 rentals average $2,125 for a studio rental to $5,150 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,150, or roughly $27 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $762 (55.95%) year-over-year from $1,363 to $2,125. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $50 (-3.36%) year-over-year from $1,475 to $1,425. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $58 (-3.01%) year-over-year from $1,908 to $1,850. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $13 (-0.48%) year-over-year from $2,763 to $2,750. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,784 (48.02%) year-over-year from $3,716 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 up by 2.71% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 27.28% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 32.52% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.27% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 36.36% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$31.88	$2,125	$1,363 (55.95%)	$10,500 (-79.76%)
1 BR	$22.25	$1,425	$1,475 (-3.36%)	$1,433 (-0.58%)
2 BR	$27.67	$1,850	$1,908 (-3.01%)	$1,783 (3.74%)
3 BR	$28.00	$2,750	$2,763 (-0.48%)	$2,469 (11.37%)
4+ BR	$31.34	$5,500	$3,716 (48.02%)	$3,603 (52.67%)

Historical Rents in 20020, Washington, DC

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Top Cities Near 20020

There are a total of 21 cities nearby 20020. The average rent in 20020 is currently $2,850 per month. Our records show that Silver Spring, MD, with an average rent of $2,200, 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. Typically, rent for studios in 20020, Washington, DC is 43.53% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 40.00% more affordable. Two bedrooms in 20020, Washington, DC are about 35.14% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 25.36% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 21 total cities near 20020, Washington, DC in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Silver Spring, MD	$1,675	$1,850	$2,425	$2,200
Washington, DC	$1,850	$2,350	$3,300	$2,766
Alexandria, VA	$1,850	$2,170	$2,850	$2,800
Arlington, VA	$1,695	$2,301	$3,200	$2,800
Tysons Corner, VA	$1,890	$2,235	$2,950	$3,125
Fairfax, VA	N/A	$1,980	$2,400	$3,300
North Bethesda, MD	$1,998	$2,100	$2,975	$3,400
Bethesda, MD	$2,233	$2,610	$3,902	$3,920
Potomac, MD	$1,650	$1,898	$2,625	$4,600
McLean, VA	N/A	$2,050	$3,900	$5,750

Top Neighborhoods Near 20020

There are a total of 22 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 22 neighborhoods in or near 20020, Washington, DC in the following table.

The average rent for these 22 neighborhoods in or near 20020, Washington, DC is currently around $2,825 per month. A total of 2 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,825. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than 20020's average rent, which is only $2,150. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 20020, Congress Heights has the most affordable average rent at $1,600 per month. Whereas, at $4,475 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	N/A	$1,250	$1,600	$1,600
Brookland, Washington, DC	$1,595	$1,591	$2,250	$2,037
Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC	$1,747	$2,072	$3,200	$2,170
Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC	$1,650	$2,100	$2,995	$2,175
Anacostia, Washington, DC	$2,500	$1,425	$1,850	$2,300
Radnor - Fort Myer Heights, Arlington, VA	$1,694	$2,350	$3,484	$2,300
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC	$1,875	$2,700	$4,000	$2,550
Trinidad - Langston, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,500	$2,325	$2,599
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC	$1,675	$2,045	$3,300	$2,698
Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC	$2,230	$2,600	$3,800	$2,787
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC	$1,827	$2,575	$3,500	$2,800
Downtown - Penn Quarter - Chinatown, Washington, DC	$2,163	$2,500	$3,950	$2,850
16th Street Heights - Crestwood - Brightwood Park, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,850	$2,450	$2,850
U Street - Cardozo, Washington, DC	$2,000	$2,300	$3,923	$2,895
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC	$1,818	$2,719	$4,353	$2,896
Braddock Road Metro, Alexandria, VA	$1,915	$2,349	$3,190	$2,910
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC	$1,950	$2,950	$4,815	$2,975
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,973	$3,200	$3,050
Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA	$1,750	$2,577	$3,720	$3,200
Petworth, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,995	$2,685	$3,350
LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale, Washington, DC	$1,800	$1,875	$3,200	$3,450
Georgetown, Washington, DC	$1,990	$3,000	$5,000	$4,475

Top Counties Near 20020

There are a total of 8 counties located by 20020, Washington, DC. Some of these counties include Prince George's, MD, Alexandria, VA, and Arlington, VA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,920. That's roughly around $24 per sqft. 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 $3,300, Fairfax, VA is the most expensive county by 20020, Washington, DC.

Typically, rent for studios in 20020, Washington, DC is 15.88% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 20020, Washington, DC is 38.95% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 20020, Washington, DC is 34.93% more affordable 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	$1,775	$1,750	$2,100	$2,750
Alexandria, VA	$1,850	$2,170	$2,850	$2,800
Arlington, VA	$1,695	$2,301	$3,200	$2,800
Charles, MD	$1,800	$1,775	$1,975	$2,850
Anne Arundel, MD	$1,425	$1,975	$2,300	$2,990
Montgomery, MD	$1,803	$2,092	$2,593	$3,040
Fairfax, VA	$1,800	$1,980	$2,600	$3,200
Fairfax, VA	N/A	$1,980	$2,400	$3,300

Top Zipcodes Near 20020

There are a total of 40 zipcodes in or near 20020, Washington, DC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,970. One zipcode has 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 $5,400 per month is 22101, McLean, VA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,729. That's at least $41 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 $2,069 per month. Or in other words, $36 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,886 per month. Which comes out to $32 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	$1,780	$1,850	$2,872	$2,800
20001, Washington, DC	$1,961	$2,450	$3,400	$3,000
20016, Washington, DC	$1,818	$2,711	$4,383	$2,964
20003, Washington, DC	$1,800	$2,200	$3,550	$2,365
22314, Alexandria, VA	$1,920	$2,396	$3,295	$2,985
20019, Washington, DC	$2,600	$1,298	$1,999	$2,263
22201, Arlington, VA	$1,893	$2,354	$3,400	$2,744
20009, Washington, DC	$1,875	$2,364	$3,800	$2,975
20032, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,250	$1,600	$1,600
20011, Washington, DC	$1,350	$1,850	$2,400	$2,898

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 $2,150. 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 $2,125 and an average price per square feet of $31.88. There are a total of 2 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 $1,425 and an average price per square feet of $22.25. There are a total of 16 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 $1,850 and an average price per square feet of $27.67. There are a total of 40 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 0.56%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.03%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.03%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in 20020, Washington, DC?

A reasonable rent price in 20020, Washington, DC is around $1,720/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.