Average Rent in Capitol Hill, Washington, DC

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Current Versus Historical Capitol Hill, Washington, DC Rents

Capitol Hill rentals average $2,450 for a 1-bedroom rental to $3,750 for a 2-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,800, or roughly $4 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2025, median rents have fallenover the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $803 (-30.92%) year-over-year from $2,598 to $1,795. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $142 (-5.47%) year-over-year from $2,592 to $2,450. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $48 (1.36%) year-over-year from $3,552 to $3,600. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $526 (8.80%) year-over-year from $5,974 to $6,500. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $8,218 (155.60%) year-over-year from $5,282 to $13,500. 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 7.77% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.22% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 9.24% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$3.29	$2,450	$2,592 (-5.47%)	$2,497 (-1.86%)
2 BR	$4.56	$3,600	$3,552 (1.36%)	$3,861 (-6.76%)

Historical Rents in Capitol Hill, Washington, DC

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Top Cities Near Capitol Hill

There are a total of 11 cities nearby Capitol Hill. The average rent in Capitol Hill is currently $2,995 per month. A total of 3 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Germantown, MD, with an average rent of $2,400, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Capitol Hill, Washington, DC is McLean, VA. Monthly rents here are on average $5,400 per month.

Let's compare Capitol Hill, Washington, DC's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 10.20% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Capitol Hill, Washington, DC are about 20.00% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about inf% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 11 total cities near Capitol Hill, Washington, DC in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Columbia, MD	N/A	$1,625	$2,000	$2,600
Gaithersburg, MD	N/A	$1,981	$2,200	$2,650
Washington, DC	$2,025	$2,608	$3,393	$2,895
Alexandria, VA	$1,900	$2,298	$3,000	$2,900
Arlington, VA	$1,800	$2,498	$3,500	$2,995
Rockville, MD	N/A	$2,200	$2,749	$3,205
Tysons Corner, VA	N/A	$2,693	$3,000	$3,400
Bethesda, MD	$2,164	$2,729	$3,818	$3,553
North Bethesda, MD	$1,961	$2,200	$4,946	$4,731
McLean, VA	N/A	$1,950	$4,825	$5,400

Top Neighborhoods Near Capitol Hill

There are a total of 9 neighborhoods in or near Capitol Hill. Some of these neighborhoods include Congress Heights, Anacostia, and Van Ness - Forest Hills. We've included all of these top 9 neighborhoods in or near Capitol Hill, Washington, DC in the following chart.

The average rent for these 9 neighborhoods in or near Capitol Hill, Washington, DC is currently around $2,500 per month. A total of 6 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only three neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,500. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Capitol Hill, Congress Heights has the most affordable average rent at $1,600 per month. Whereas, at $3,206 average rent per month, Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Capitol Hill. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Congress Heights, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,350	$1,600	$1,600
Anacostia, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,500	$1,825	$1,950
Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC	$1,750	$2,078	$3,183	$2,145
Trinidad - Langston, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,688	$2,395	$2,395
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC	$1,994	$2,550	$4,400	$2,500
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC	N/A	$2,063	$3,150	$2,800
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC	N/A	$2,100	$3,000	$3,000
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC	$2,073	$2,892	$4,309	$3,009
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC	$2,000	$3,326	$5,322	$3,206

Top Counties Near Capitol Hill

There are a total of 9 counties located by Capitol Hill, Washington, DC. Some of these counties include Prince George's, MD, District of Columbia, DC, and Alexandria, VA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,948. That's roughly around $2 per sqft. A total of 1 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Prince George's, MD. It's average rent per month is $2,764. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,200, Fairfax, VA is the most expensive county by Capitol Hill, Washington, DC.

Typically, rent for studios in Capitol Hill, Washington, DC is inf% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Capitol Hill, Washington, DC is 6.23% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Capitol Hill, Washington, DC is 22.67% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 6 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Prince George's, MD	$1,585	$1,675	$2,150	$2,764
District of Columbia, DC	$2,025	$2,608	$3,393	$2,895
Alexandria, VA	$1,900	$2,298	$3,000	$2,900
Arlington, VA	$1,800	$2,498	$3,500	$2,995
Montgomery, MD	$1,922	$2,297	$2,800	$3,100
Fairfax, VA	$1,575	$1,995	$2,600	$3,200

Top Zipcodes Near Capitol Hill

There are a total of 7 zipcodes in or near Capitol Hill, Washington, DC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,850. A total of 3 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 20008, Washington, DC at $2,320 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,741 per month is 20852, North Bethesda, MD.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,961. That's at least $4 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Capitol Hill, Washington, DC is $2,199 per month. Or in other words, $3 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,345 per month. Which comes out to $3 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 7 zipcodes in Capitol Hill, Washington, DC. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
20037, Washington, DC	$2,117	$3,292	$5,254	$3,347
20008, Washington, DC	$1,750	$2,105	$3,298	$2,320
22204, Arlington, VA	$1,700	$1,950	$2,499	$2,850
22201, Arlington, VA	$2,136	$2,550	$3,640	$2,800
22314, Alexandria, VA	$2,013	$2,432	$3,345	$2,995
20852, North Bethesda, MD	$1,961	$2,199	$5,096	$4,741
22191, Marumsco, VA	N/A	$1,475	$2,375	$2,775

Frequently Asked Questions - Capitol Hill Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Capitol Hill, Washington, DC?

The average monthly rental price for Capitol Hill, Washington, DC apartments for rent is approximately $2,800. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Capitol Hill, 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 Capitol Hill, Washington, DC.

How much is a studio apartment in Capitol Hill, Washington, DC?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $0 and an average price per square feet of $0.00. There are a total of 0 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Capitol Hill.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,450 and an average price per square feet of $3.29. There are a total of 3 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Capitol Hill.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,750 and an average price per square feet of $4.56. There are a total of 2 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Capitol Hill.

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

Rent prices for rentals in Capitol Hill, Washington, DC can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.31%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.05%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.09% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Capitol Hill, Washington, DC?

A reasonable rent price in Capitol Hill, Washington, DC is around $2,240/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.