Average Rent in Brookland, Washington, DC

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Current Versus Historical Brookland, Washington, DC Rents

Brookland rentals average $1,700 for a 1-bedroom rental to $4,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,350, or roughly $30 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 decreased by $1,225 (-46.67%) year-over-year from $2,625 to $1,400. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $176 (11.54%) year-over-year from $1,524 to $1,700. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $83 (-3.19%) year-over-year from $2,583 to $2,500. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $715 (-16.96%) year-over-year from $4,215 to $3,500. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $650 (-13.01%) year-over-year from $4,998 to $4,348. 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 7.14% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.30% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.96% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 7.14% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$31.59	$1,700	$1,524 (11.54%)	$1,881 (-9.63%)
2 BR	$34.88	$2,500	$2,583 (-3.19%)	$2,465 (1.42%)
3 BR	$25.05	$3,500	$4,215 (-16.96%)	$3,667 (-4.55%)
4+ BR	$25.44	$4,348	$4,998 (-13.01%)	$5,575 (-22.02%)

Historical Rents in Brookland, Washington, DC

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Top Cities Near Brookland

There are a total of 25 cities nearby Brookland. The average rent in Brookland is currently $2,842 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 $2,100, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Brookland, Washington, DC is McLean, VA. Monthly rents here are on average $5,198 per month.

Let's compare Brookland, Washington, DC's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 16.76% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Brookland, Washington, DC are about 5.36% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 5.71% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 25 total cities near Brookland, Washington, DC in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Silver Spring, MD	$1,500	$1,825	$2,150	$2,100
Hyattsville, MD	$1,665	$2,179	$2,214	$2,400
Alexandria, VA	$1,600	$2,025	$2,750	$2,612
Bailey's Crossroads, VA	$1,700	$2,521	$2,595	$2,651
Washington, DC	$1,850	$2,200	$3,072	$2,700
Arlington, VA	$1,783	$2,300	$3,172	$2,700
North Bethesda, MD	$1,725	$2,100	$2,750	$2,975
Bethesda, MD	$2,171	$2,441	$3,834	$3,695
Potomac, MD	$1,563	$2,050	$2,550	$4,200
McLean, VA	N/A	$1,900	$3,900	$5,198

Top Neighborhoods Near Brookland

There are a total of 25 neighborhoods in or near Brookland. Some of these neighborhoods include Congress Heights, Van Ness - Forest Hills, and Radnor - Fort Myer Heights. We've included all of these top 25 neighborhoods in or near Brookland, Washington, DC in the following table.

The average rent for these 25 neighborhoods in or near Brookland, Washington, DC is currently around $2,716 per month. A total of 5 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,716. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Brookland's average rent, which is only $2,350. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Brookland, Congress Heights has the most affordable average rent at $1,595 per month. Whereas, at $4,500 average rent per month, Georgetown is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Brookland. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Congress Heights, Washington, DC	$1,000	$1,200	$1,599	$1,595
Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC	$1,470	$1,983	$2,982	$2,001
Radnor - Fort Myer Heights, Arlington, VA	$1,800	$2,100	$3,250	$2,100
Trinidad - Langston, Washington, DC	$1,788	$1,600	$2,000	$2,125
Anacostia, Washington, DC	$1,950	$1,497	$1,800	$2,175
Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC	$1,725	$2,199	$2,995	$2,375
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC	$1,900	$2,400	$5,116	$2,400
Marshall Heights - Lincoln Heights, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,350	$1,875	$2,445
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC	$1,935	$2,650	$4,260	$2,490
Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC	$2,046	$2,390	$3,819	$2,543
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC	$1,700	$1,999	$3,000	$2,600
Kingman Park, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,735	$2,700	$2,610
SW Ballpark - Navy Yard, Washington, DC	$2,458	$2,684	$3,555	$2,716
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC	$1,800	$2,584	$4,238	$2,751
Fairlington - Shirlington, Arlington, VA	N/A	$2,325	$2,873	$2,773
16th Street Heights - Crestwood - Brightwood Park, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,800	$2,850	$2,850
Glover Park, Washington, DC	$1,695	$2,150	$3,250	$2,850
Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA	$1,895	$2,610	$3,600	$2,898
Braddock Road Metro, Alexandria, VA	$2,058	$2,400	$3,143	$2,950
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC	$1,775	$2,263	$3,550	$2,950
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC	$1,500	$1,850	$3,125	$2,950
Petworth, Washington, DC	$1,400	$1,750	$2,799	$3,200
LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,793	$2,923	$3,200
U Street - Cardozo, Washington, DC	$2,000	$2,595	$3,620	$3,225
Georgetown, Washington, DC	$1,900	$3,200	$4,700	$4,500

Top Counties Near Brookland

There are a total of 7 counties located by Brookland, 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 Alexandria, VA. Its average rent per month is $2,612. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,100, Fairfax, VA is the most expensive county by Brookland, Washington, DC.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Brookland, Washington, DC is 14.71% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Brookland, Washington, DC is 5.66% more expensive 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	$2,025	$2,750	$2,612
Arlington, VA	$1,783	$2,300	$3,172	$2,700
Prince George's, MD	$1,775	$1,750	$2,175	$2,800
Anne Arundel, MD	$1,500	$1,800	$2,400	$2,950
Howard, MD	N/A	$1,700	$2,100	$2,995
Montgomery, MD	$1,648	$2,088	$2,500	$2,999
Fairfax, VA	$1,525	$1,950	$2,500	$3,100

Top Zipcodes Near Brookland

There are a total of 43 zipcodes in or near Brookland, Washington, DC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,835. A total of 7 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 $1,595 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 $1,673. That's at least $35 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Brookland, Washington, DC is $2,000 per month. Or in other words, $33 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,775 per month. Which comes out to $30 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Brookland, Washington, DC. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
20017, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,650	$2,500	$2,525
20002, Washington, DC	$1,825	$1,950	$2,700	$2,500
20010, Washington, DC	$1,496	$1,900	$3,050	$3,000
20001, Washington, DC	$1,998	$2,300	$3,348	$3,000
20011, Washington, DC	$1,335	$1,750	$2,825	$2,963
20009, Washington, DC	$1,725	$2,325	$3,500	$2,800
20782, Chillum, MD	$1,665	$2,103	$2,153	$2,238
20005, Washington, DC	$1,800	$2,600	$4,250	$2,840
20003, Washington, DC	$2,367	$2,500	$3,548	$2,708
20019, Washington, DC	$2,600	$1,350	$2,000	$2,350

Frequently Asked Questions - Brookland Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Brookland, Washington, DC?

The average monthly rental price for Brookland, Washington, DC apartments for rent is approximately $2,350. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Brookland, 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 Brookland, Washington, DC.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Brookland, Washington, DC?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,700 and an average price per square feet of $31.59. There are a total of 26 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Brookland.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Brookland, Washington, DC?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,650 and an average price per square feet of $34.88. There are a total of 16 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Brookland.

How have rent prices in Brookland, Washington, DC changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Brookland, Washington, DC can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.47%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.12%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.03%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.17% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in Brookland, Washington, DC is around $1,880/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.