Average Rent in Anacostia, Washington, DC

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Current Versus Historical Anacostia, Washington, DC Rents

Anacostia rentals average $2,500 for a studio rental to $4,750 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,450, or roughly $27 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have fallen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $500 (25.00%) year-over-year from $2,000 to $2,500. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $88 (-5.94%) year-over-year from $1,483 to $1,395. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $148 (-7.42%) year-over-year from $1,998 to $1,850. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $233 (-7.82%) year-over-year from $2,983 to $2,750. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,368 (37.68%) year-over-year from $3,632 to $5,000. 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 down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 14.50% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 11.73% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.80% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 31.38% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Jul 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $37.50 $2,500 $2,000 (25.00%) $2,955 (-15.39%)
1 BR $21.40 $1,395 $1,483 (-5.94%) $1,382 (0.97%)
2 BR $27.59 $1,850 $1,998 (-7.42%) $1,850 (0.00%)
3 BR $24.26 $2,750 $2,983 (-7.82%) $2,343 (17.37%)
4+ BR $31.73 $5,000 $3,632 (37.68%) $2,867 (74.42%)

Historical Rents in Anacostia, Washington, DC

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Top Cities Near Anacostia

There are a total of 22 cities nearby Anacostia. The average rent in Anacostia is currently $2,850 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 $2,225, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Anacostia, Washington, DC is McLean, VA. Monthly rents here are on average $5,698 per month.

Let's compare Anacostia, Washington, DC's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Anacostia, Washington, DC is 54.00% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 43.10% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Anacostia, Washington, DC are about 37.84% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 21.73% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 22 total cities near Anacostia, Washington, DC in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Silver Spring, MD $1,594 $1,875 $2,422 $2,225
Aspen Hill, MD N/A $1,548 $2,148 $2,500
Arlington, VA $1,750 $2,350 $3,200 $2,752
Washington, DC $1,850 $2,300 $3,200 $2,756
Alexandria, VA $1,860 $2,150 $2,900 $2,800
Tysons Corner, VA $2,945 $2,250 $2,975 $3,200
North Bethesda, MD $1,998 $2,200 $2,850 $3,295
Bethesda, MD $2,233 $2,550 $3,917 $3,950
Potomac, MD $1,495 $1,898 $2,625 $4,500
McLean, VA N/A $2,050 $3,900 $5,698

Top Neighborhoods Near Anacostia

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

The average rent for these 24 neighborhoods in or near Anacostia, Washington, DC is currently around $2,859 per month. A total of 5 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only nineteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,859. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Anacostia's average rent, which is only $2,450. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Anacostia, Congress Heights has the most affordable average rent at $1,650 per month. Whereas, at $4,475 average rent per month, Georgetown is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Anacostia. View the following table for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Congress Heights, Washington, DC $421 $1,278 $1,625 $1,650
Brookland, Washington, DC $1,400 $1,644 $2,250 $2,050
Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC $1,693 $2,073 $3,150 $2,195
Radnor - Fort Myer Heights, Arlington, VA $1,700 $2,350 $3,467 $2,300
Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC $1,650 $2,200 $2,985 $2,400
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC $1,875 $2,600 $3,750 $2,539
Kingman Park, Washington, DC N/A $1,700 $2,850 $2,598
Trinidad - Langston, Washington, DC N/A $1,600 $2,450 $2,599
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC $1,950 $2,675 $5,200 $2,656
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC $1,673 $1,990 $3,300 $2,700
Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC $2,235 $2,600 $3,997 $2,771
Adams Morgan, Washington, DC $1,700 $2,450 $3,900 $2,850
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC $1,834 $2,717 $4,323 $2,868
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC $1,795 $2,500 $3,700 $2,900
Fairlington - Shirlington, Arlington, VA N/A $2,100 $3,000 $2,900
16th Street Heights - Crestwood - Brightwood Park, Washington, DC N/A $1,950 $2,713 $2,900
Braddock Road Metro, Alexandria, VA $1,910 $2,338 $3,178 $2,910
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC $1,500 $2,000 $3,200 $2,950
Downtown - Penn Quarter - Chinatown, Washington, DC $2,109 $2,600 $3,950 $3,000
U Street - Cardozo, Washington, DC $2,250 $2,273 $3,923 $3,200
Petworth, Washington, DC N/A $1,900 $2,698 $3,350
Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA $1,750 $2,616 $3,750 $3,400
LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale, Washington, DC $1,800 $1,700 $3,200 $3,650
Georgetown, Washington, DC $1,990 $2,985 $4,350 $4,475

Top Counties Near Anacostia

There are a total of 7 counties located by Anacostia, Washington, DC. Some of these counties include Prince George's, MD, Arlington, VA, and Alexandria, VA. 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 Prince George's, MD. Its average rent per month is $2,750. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,200, Fairfax, VA is the most expensive county by Anacostia, Washington, DC.

Typically, rent for studios in Anacostia, Washington, DC is 29.60% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Anacostia, Washington, DC is 43.37% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Anacostia, Washington, DC is 38.43% 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 $1,760 $1,750 $2,100 $2,750
Arlington, VA $1,750 $2,350 $3,200 $2,752
Alexandria, VA $1,860 $2,150 $2,900 $2,800
Charles, MD $1,800 $1,788 $1,900 $2,800
Anne Arundel, MD $1,425 $2,000 $2,300 $3,000
Montgomery, MD $1,806 $2,100 $2,561 $3,000
Fairfax, VA $1,650 $1,955 $2,600 $3,200

Top Zipcodes Near Anacostia

There are a total of 40 zipcodes in or near Anacostia, Washington, DC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,886. A total of 8 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 $5,275 per month is 20817, Bethesda, MD.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,699. That's at least $40 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Anacostia, Washington, DC is $2,069 per month. Or in other words, $35 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,900 per month. Which comes out to $32 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Anacostia, Washington, DC. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
20020, Washington, DC $2,125 $1,395 $1,850 $2,100
20003, Washington, DC $1,800 $2,200 $3,500 $2,399
20032, Washington, DC $421 $1,278 $1,600 $1,600
20019, Washington, DC $2,600 $1,375 $1,850 $2,250
20002, Washington, DC $1,700 $1,800 $2,800 $2,800
20001, Washington, DC $2,003 $2,453 $3,425 $3,100
20005, Washington, DC $1,785 $2,598 $4,051 $2,673
22202, Arlington, VA $1,773 $2,456 $3,304 $2,602
20037, Washington, DC $1,950 $2,775 $4,750 $2,800
20009, Washington, DC $1,875 $2,369 $3,650 $2,873

Frequently Asked Questions - Anacostia Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Anacostia, Washington, DC?
The average monthly rental price for Anacostia, Washington, DC apartments for rent is approximately $2,450. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do Anacostia, 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 Anacostia, Washington, DC.
How much is a studio apartment in Anacostia, Washington, DC?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,500 and an average price per square feet of $37.50. There are a total of 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Anacostia.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in Anacostia, Washington, DC?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,395 and an average price per square feet of $21.40. There are a total of 7 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Anacostia.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in Anacostia, Washington, DC?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,850 and an average price per square feet of $27.59. There are a total of 19 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Anacostia.
How have rent prices in Anacostia, Washington, DC changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in Anacostia, Washington, DC can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.25%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.06%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.07%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.08% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Anacostia, Washington, DC?
A reasonable rent price in Anacostia, Washington, DC is around $1,960/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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