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 $4,745 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,288, or roughly $26 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $563 (29.03%) year-over-year from $1,938 to $2,500. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $57 (-3.85%) year-over-year from $1,467 to $1,410. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $102 (5.50%) year-over-year from $1,848 to $1,950. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $500 (-16.66%) year-over-year from $3,000 to $2,500. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $2,628 (72.53%) year-over-year from $3,623 to $6,250. 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 down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.92% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.68% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.76% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 44.34% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jun 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$37.50	$2,500	$1,938 (29.03%)	$3,341 (-25.17%)
1 BR	$19.71	$1,410	$1,467 (-3.85%)	$1,430 (-1.40%)
2 BR	$27.67	$1,950	$1,848 (5.50%)	$1,717 (13.59%)
3 BR	$23.61	$2,500	$3,000 (-16.66%)	$2,397 (4.32%)
4+ BR	$29.81	$6,250	$3,623 (72.53%)	$3,200 (95.31%)

Historical Rents in Anacostia, Washington, DC

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Top Cities Near Anacostia

There are a total of 20 cities nearby Anacostia. The average rent in Anacostia is currently $2,800 per month. Our records show that Silver Spring, MD, with an average rent of $2,300, 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 $5,800 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 44.00% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 36.60% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Anacostia, Washington, DC are about 29.56% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 18.85% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 20 total cities near Anacostia, Washington, DC in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Silver Spring, MD	$1,583	$1,895	$2,419	$2,300
Arlington, VA	$1,800	$2,350	$3,231	$2,718
Washington, DC	$1,840	$2,400	$3,200	$2,750
Alexandria, VA	$1,895	$2,200	$2,902	$2,800
North Bethesda, MD	$1,936	$2,100	$2,900	$3,050
Tysons Corner, VA	$1,990	$2,100	$2,900	$3,200
Oakton, VA	N/A	$1,900	$2,625	$3,325
Bethesda, MD	$2,226	$2,638	$3,740	$3,535
Potomac, MD	N/A	$1,775	$2,700	$5,000
McLean, VA	N/A	$1,995	$3,095	$5,800

Top Neighborhoods Near Anacostia

There are a total of 21 neighborhoods in or near Anacostia. Some of these neighborhoods include Congress Heights, Van Ness - Forest Hills, and Trinidad - Langston. We've included all of these top 21 neighborhoods in or near Anacostia, Washington, DC in the following table.

The average rent for these 21 neighborhoods in or near Anacostia, Washington, DC is currently around $2,873 per month. A total of 2 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only nineteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,873. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Anacostia's average rent, which is only $2,288. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Anacostia, Congress Heights has the most affordable average rent at $1,695 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	$1,525	$1,263	$1,600	$1,695
Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC	$1,518	$1,973	$2,884	$1,985
Trinidad - Langston, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,550	$2,250	$2,323
16th Street Heights - Crestwood - Brightwood Park, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,875	$2,350	$2,397
Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC	$1,650	$2,225	$5,021	$2,495
Radnor - Fort Myer Heights, Arlington, VA	$1,695	$2,375	$3,495	$2,500
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC	$1,800	$2,600	$4,100	$2,500
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC	$1,725	$2,050	$3,000	$2,700
Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC	$2,105	$2,638	$3,700	$2,788
Petworth, Washington, DC	$1,500	$2,048	$2,685	$2,800
Braddock Road Metro, Alexandria, VA	$2,180	$2,403	$3,152	$2,873
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC	$1,950	$3,037	$5,005	$2,875
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC	$1,745	$2,716	$4,341	$2,896
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC	$1,540	$1,950	$2,950	$2,900
Downtown - Penn Quarter - Chinatown, Washington, DC	$2,131	$2,625	$3,795	$2,950
Crystal City Shops, Arlington, VA	$2,235	$2,458	$3,250	$2,989
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC	$1,795	$2,550	$3,605	$3,000
Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA	$1,875	$2,670	$3,800	$3,067
U Street - Cardozo, Washington, DC	$1,925	$2,263	$3,553	$3,088
LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,975	$2,950	$3,775
Georgetown, Washington, DC	$1,850	$3,600	$5,400	$4,475

Top Counties Near Anacostia

There are a total of 7 counties located by Anacostia, Washington, DC. Some of these counties include Charles, MD, Prince George's, MD, and Arlington, VA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,800. That's roughly around $25 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Charles, MD. Its average rent per month is $2,600. 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 28.00% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Anacostia, Washington, DC is 36.84% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Anacostia, Washington, DC is 25.00% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Charles, MD	$1,350	$1,598	$1,950	$2,600
Prince George's, MD	$1,640	$1,725	$2,128	$2,600
Arlington, VA	$1,800	$2,350	$3,231	$2,718
Alexandria, VA	$1,895	$2,200	$2,902	$2,800
Anne Arundel, MD	$3,175	$1,800	$2,400	$2,900
Montgomery, MD	$2,058	$2,100	$2,500	$2,990
Fairfax, VA	$1,550	$1,950	$2,553	$3,200

Top Zipcodes Near Anacostia

There are a total of 38 zipcodes in or near Anacostia, Washington, DC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,875. A total of 2 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 $1,650 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $6,000 per month is 22101, McLean, VA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,698. 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 $2,050 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 $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	$1,750	$1,395	$1,900	$2,100
20003, Washington, DC	$1,990	$2,200	$2,943	$2,490
20032, Washington, DC	$1,525	$1,275	$1,600	$1,650
20019, Washington, DC	$1,800	$1,350	$2,200	$2,300
20002, Washington, DC	$1,830	$1,973	$2,700	$2,684
20001, Washington, DC	$1,950	$2,400	$3,400	$3,061
20005, Washington, DC	$1,800	$2,625	$3,798	$2,650
22202, Arlington, VA	$1,841	$2,370	$3,231	$2,628
20037, Washington, DC	$1,950	$2,900	$4,677	$2,925
20009, Washington, DC	$1,775	$2,300	$3,338	$2,850

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 $2,288. 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 $1,425 and an average price per square feet of $19.71. There are a total of 9 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 $2,000 and an average price per square feet of $27.67. There are a total of 21 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 0.29%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.04%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.17% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in Anacostia, Washington, DC is around $1,830/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.