Average Rent in 20020, Washington, DC

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Current Versus Historical 20020, Washington, DC Rents

20020 rentals average $2,332 for a studio rental to $4,100 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,332, or roughly $28 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $680 (41.13%) year-over-year from $1,652 to $2,332. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $817 (62.42%) year-over-year from $1,308 to $2,125. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $179 (10.15%) year-over-year from $1,766 to $1,945. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $583 (-18.92%) year-over-year from $3,083 to $2,500. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $458 (12.09%) year-over-year from $3,792 to $4,250. 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 9.07% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.17% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 24.29% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.85% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 19.21% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$29.00	$2,332	$1,652 (41.13%)	$7,921 (-70.56%)
1 BR	$25.00	$2,125	$1,308 (62.42%)	$1,391 (52.77%)
2 BR	$26.27	$1,945	$1,766 (10.15%)	$1,738 (11.94%)
3 BR	$31.23	$2,500	$3,083 (-18.92%)	$2,533 (-1.29%)
4+ BR	$28.33	$4,250	$3,792 (12.09%)	$3,416 (24.42%)

Historical Rents in 20020, Washington, DC

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Top Cities Near 20020

There are a total of 25 cities nearby 20020. The average rent in 20020 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 $2,101, 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 $5,198 per month.

Let's compare 20020, Washington, DC's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 8.05% more affordable. Two bedrooms in 20020, Washington, DC are about 35.14% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 28.00% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 25 total cities near 20020, Washington, DC in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Silver Spring, MD	$1,611	$1,800	$2,150	$2,101
Hyattsville, MD	$1,685	$2,179	$2,214	$2,349
Bailey's Crossroads, VA	$1,700	$2,641	$2,598	$2,681
Alexandria, VA	$1,600	$2,006	$2,750	$2,700
Arlington, VA	$1,775	$2,300	$3,200	$2,700
Washington, DC	$1,850	$2,203	$3,100	$2,712
Tysons Corner, VA	N/A	$2,095	$2,850	$2,883
Franconia, VA	N/A	$2,000	$2,700	$3,050
Bethesda, MD	$2,171	$2,478	$3,825	$3,793
McLean, VA	N/A	$1,800	$4,200	$5,198

Top Neighborhoods Near 20020

There are a total of 24 neighborhoods in or near 20020. Some of these neighborhoods include Congress Heights, Van Ness - Forest Hills, and Anacostia. We've included all of these top 24 neighborhoods in or near 20020, Washington, DC in the following table.

The average rent for these 24 neighborhoods in or near 20020, Washington, DC is currently around $2,633 per month. A total of 5 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only nineteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,633. 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 $1,550 per month. Whereas, at $4,700 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	$1,000	$1,385	$1,554	$1,550
Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC	$1,470	$1,970	$3,100	$1,993
Anacostia, Washington, DC	$1,950	$1,495	$1,800	$2,060
Radnor - Fort Myer Heights, Arlington, VA	$1,800	$2,100	$3,400	$2,100
Trinidad - Langston, Washington, DC	$1,788	$1,600	$2,100	$2,200
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC	$1,950	$2,400	$4,946	$2,400
Brookland, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,700	$2,800	$2,400
Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC	$1,713	$2,200	$3,000	$2,400
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC	$1,895	$2,650	$4,250	$2,465
Kingman Park, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,750	$2,800	$2,500
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC	$1,700	$2,000	$3,000	$2,550
Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC	$2,080	$2,395	$3,839	$2,550
SW Ballpark - Navy Yard, Washington, DC	$2,458	$2,684	$3,577	$2,716
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC	$1,800	$2,590	$4,200	$2,754
Glover Park, Washington, DC	$1,695	$2,100	$3,300	$2,800
Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA	$1,895	$2,644	$3,670	$2,825
16th Street Heights - Crestwood - Brightwood Park, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,800	$2,825	$2,850
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC	$1,750	$2,123	$3,750	$2,973
Braddock Road Metro, Alexandria, VA	$2,033	$2,400	$3,170	$2,995
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC	$1,500	$1,875	$3,100	$2,998
LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,756	$3,100	$3,200
U Street - Cardozo, Washington, DC	$2,020	$2,600	$3,700	$3,250
Petworth, Washington, DC	$1,400	$1,825	$2,825	$3,397
Georgetown, Washington, DC	$1,990	$3,149	$5,250	$4,700

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 $2,950. That's roughly around $23 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Arlington, 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 20020, Washington, DC.

Typically, rent for studios in 20020, Washington, DC is 31.39% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 20020, Washington, DC is 5.41% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 20020, Washington, DC is 35.14% 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	$1,600	$2,006	$2,750	$2,700
Arlington, VA	$1,775	$2,300	$3,200	$2,700
Prince George's, MD	$1,775	$1,750	$2,200	$2,800
Anne Arundel, MD	$1,500	$1,750	$2,400	$2,950
Charles, MD	$1,200	$1,650	$2,125	$2,998
Montgomery, MD	$1,695	$2,099	$2,500	$3,000
Fairfax, VA	$1,498	$1,950	$2,500	$3,100

Top Zipcodes Near 20020

There are a total of 43 zipcodes in or near 20020, Washington, DC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,848. A total of 5 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 $4,948 per month is 22101, McLean, VA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,645. 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 20020, Washington, DC is $2,016 per month. Or in other words, $33 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,825 per month. Which comes out to $30 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	$1,835	$1,950	$2,773	$2,600
20001, Washington, DC	$2,015	$2,300	$3,348	$3,050
20016, Washington, DC	$1,800	$2,587	$4,200	$2,850
20003, Washington, DC	$2,367	$2,475	$3,500	$2,696
22314, Alexandria, VA	$1,853	$2,350	$3,240	$2,920
20019, Washington, DC	$2,600	$1,350	$1,925	$2,350
22201, Arlington, VA	$1,841	$2,450	$3,375	$2,594
20009, Washington, DC	$1,750	$2,350	$3,598	$2,798
20032, Washington, DC	$1,438	$1,385	$1,554	$1,550
20011, Washington, DC	$1,335	$1,775	$2,825	$2,998

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 $29.00. There are a total of 12 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 $1,850 and an average price per square feet of $25.00. There are a total of 44 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 $26.27. There are a total of 59 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 0.41%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.62%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.10%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.19% 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.