Average Rent in Brookland, Washington, DC

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Current Versus Historical Brookland, Washington, DC Rents

Brookland rentals average $1,400 for a studio rental to $6,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,050, or roughly $29 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $425 (-23.29%) year-over-year from $1,825 to $1,400. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $174 (11.79%) year-over-year from $1,473 to $1,647. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $325 (-13.00%) year-over-year from $2,500 to $2,175. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $246 (-6.70%) year-over-year from $3,671 to $3,425. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $735 (14.80%) year-over-year from $4,965 to $5,700. 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 30.86% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 11.74% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 7.45% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.12% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 8.65% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Jul 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $45.53 $1,400 $1,825 (-23.29%) $2,586 (-45.85%)
1 BR $31.40 $1,647 $1,473 (11.79%) $1,666 (-1.13%)
2 BR $29.63 $2,175 $2,500 (-13.00%) $2,346 (-7.28%)
3 BR $23.96 $3,425 $3,671 (-6.70%) $3,467 (-1.20%)
4+ BR $26.15 $5,700 $4,965 (14.80%) $4,404 (29.43%)

Historical Rents in Brookland, Washington, DC

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Top Cities Near Brookland

There are a total of 22 cities nearby Brookland. The average rent in Brookland is currently $2,850 per month. 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 Brookland, Washington, DC is McLean, VA. Monthly rents here are on average $5,698 per month.

Let's compare Brookland, Washington, DC's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Brookland, Washington, DC is 17.86% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 21.43% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Brookland, Washington, DC are about 13.36% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 2.26% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 22 total cities near Brookland, 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 Brookland

There are a total of 24 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 24 neighborhoods in or near Brookland, Washington, DC in the following table.

The average rent for these 24 neighborhoods in or near Brookland, Washington, DC is currently around $2,859 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty-three neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,859. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Brookland's average rent, which is only $2,050. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Brookland, 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 Brookland. 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
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
Anacostia, Washington, DC $2,500 $1,395 $1,850 $2,450
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
Fairlington - Shirlington, Arlington, VA N/A $2,100 $3,000 $2,900
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC $1,795 $2,500 $3,700 $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 Brookland

There are a total of 7 counties located by Brookland, 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 $3,000. 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 Brookland, Washington, DC.

Typically, rent for studios in Brookland, Washington, DC is 25.00% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Brookland, Washington, DC is 21.65% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Brookland, Washington, DC is 13.85% 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
Montgomery, MD $1,806 $2,100 $2,561 $3,000
Anne Arundel, MD $1,425 $2,000 $2,300 $3,000
Howard, MD N/A $1,650 $2,250 $3,150
Fairfax, VA $1,650 $1,955 $2,600 $3,200

Top Zipcodes Near Brookland

There are a total of 41 zipcodes in or near Brookland, Washington, DC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,850. 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 $5,275 per month is 20817, Bethesda, MD.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,698. That's at least $39 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 $2,050 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 Brookland, 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 $1,700 $1,800 $2,800 $2,800
20010, Washington, DC $1,509 $1,950 $3,000 $2,900
20001, Washington, DC $2,003 $2,453 $3,425 $3,100
20011, Washington, DC N/A $1,850 $2,650 $2,900
20009, Washington, DC $1,875 $2,369 $3,650 $2,873
20005, Washington, DC $1,785 $2,598 $4,051 $2,673
20003, Washington, DC $1,800 $2,200 $3,500 $2,399
20019, Washington, DC $2,600 $1,375 $1,850 $2,250
20008, Washington, DC $1,661 $2,158 $3,620 $2,420
20037, Washington, DC $1,950 $2,775 $4,750 $2,800

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 $2,050. 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 studio apartment in Brookland, Washington, DC?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,400 and an average price per square feet of $45.53. There are a total of 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Brookland.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in Brookland, Washington, DC?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,644 and an average price per square feet of $31.40. There are a total of 23 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 $2,250 and an average price per square feet of $29.63. There are a total of 18 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 -0.23%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.12%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.13%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.07% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Brookland, Washington, DC?
A reasonable rent price in Brookland, Washington, DC is around $1,640/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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