Average Rent in Capitol Hill, Washington, DC

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Current Versus Historical Capitol Hill, Washington, DC Rents

Capitol Hill rentals average $1,623 for a studio rental to $5,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,573, or roughly $40 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $536 (-25.16%) year-over-year from $2,131 to $1,595. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $43 (-1.86%) year-over-year from $2,293 to $2,250. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $544 (-15.36%) year-over-year from $3,542 to $2,998. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $724 (-15.33%) year-over-year from $4,724 to $4,000. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $992 (-15.76%) year-over-year from $6,292 to $5,300. 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 2.81% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 9.12% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 7.46% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.82% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 14.39% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$43.83	$1,595	$2,131 (-25.16%)	$1,965 (-18.83%)
1 BR	$42.62	$2,250	$2,293 (-1.86%)	$2,378 (-5.40%)
2 BR	$37.72	$2,998	$3,542 (-15.36%)	$3,407 (-12.02%)
3 BR	$31.53	$4,000	$4,724 (-15.33%)	$4,667 (-14.29%)
4+ BR	$30.95	$5,300	$6,292 (-15.76%)	$5,117 (3.58%)

Historical Rents in Capitol Hill, Washington, DC

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Top Cities Near Capitol Hill

There are a total of 24 cities nearby Capitol Hill. The average rent in Capitol Hill is currently $2,825 per month. A total of 2 cities nearby have 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 Capitol Hill, Washington, DC is McLean, VA. Monthly rents here are on average $5,770 per month.

Let's compare Capitol Hill, Washington, DC's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Capitol Hill, Washington, DC is 66.10% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 4.76% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Capitol Hill, Washington, DC are about 19.20% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 21.73% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 24 total cities near Capitol Hill, Washington, DC in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Silver Spring, MD	$1,641	$1,800	$2,100	$2,100
Bailey's Crossroads, VA	$1,800	$2,000	$2,625	$2,575
Alexandria, VA	$1,850	$2,099	$2,819	$2,670
Washington, DC	$1,860	$2,250	$3,000	$2,700
Arlington, VA	$1,798	$2,325	$3,182	$2,700
Merrifield, VA	$1,850	$2,075	$2,850	$2,900
Tysons Corner, VA	N/A	$2,100	$2,900	$3,000
North Bethesda, MD	$1,900	$2,250	$2,600	$3,375
Bethesda, MD	$2,204	$2,475	$3,892	$4,149
McLean, VA	N/A	$1,850	$3,900	$5,770

Top Neighborhoods Near Capitol Hill

There are a total of 22 neighborhoods in or near Capitol Hill. Some of these neighborhoods include Congress Heights, Van Ness - Forest Hills, and Brookland. We've included all of these top 22 neighborhoods in or near Capitol Hill, Washington, DC in the following table.

The average rent for these 22 neighborhoods in or near Capitol Hill, Washington, DC is currently around $2,786 per month. A total of 8 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only fourteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,786. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Capitol Hill's average rent, which is only $2,573. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Capitol Hill, Congress Heights has the most affordable average rent at $1,624 per month. Whereas, at $4,500 average rent per month, Georgetown is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Capitol Hill. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Congress Heights, Washington, DC	$938	$1,250	$1,649	$1,624
Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC	$1,595	$2,000	$2,854	$2,053
Brookland, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,675	$2,400	$2,073
Trinidad - Langston, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,625	$2,200	$2,200
Anacostia, Washington, DC	$2,500	$1,499	$1,850	$2,200
Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC	$1,688	$2,150	$2,800	$2,350
Radnor - Fort Myer Heights, Arlington, VA	$1,800	$2,400	$3,275	$2,400
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC	$1,950	$2,400	$5,250	$2,400
Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC	$2,160	$2,535	$3,875	$2,656
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC	$2,098	$2,700	$4,200	$2,700
U Street - Cardozo, Washington, DC	$2,303	$2,338	$3,600	$2,775
Fairlington - Shirlington, Arlington, VA	N/A	$2,513	$2,750	$2,798
Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA	$1,825	$2,618	$3,850	$2,800
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC	$1,900	$2,719	$4,178	$2,848
Adams Morgan, Washington, DC	$1,750	$2,360	$3,500	$2,870
16th Street Heights - Crestwood - Brightwood Park, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,875	$2,500	$2,900
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC	$1,475	$1,900	$2,995	$2,973
Braddock Road Metro, Alexandria, VA	$2,048	$2,349	$3,221	$3,000
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC	$1,745	$2,348	$3,398	$3,078
Petworth, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,799	$2,895	$3,200
LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,700	$3,000	$3,675
Georgetown, Washington, DC	$2,495	$3,148	$5,000	$4,500

Top Counties Near Capitol Hill

There are a total of 7 counties located by Capitol Hill, 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 $24 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Alexandria, VA. Its average rent per month is $2,670. 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 1.39% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Capitol Hill, Washington, DC is 7.14% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Capitol Hill, Washington, DC is 20.00% 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	$1,850	$2,099	$2,819	$2,670
Arlington, VA	$1,798	$2,325	$3,182	$2,700
Prince George's, MD	$1,475	$1,750	$2,100	$2,800
Anne Arundel, MD	$1,350	$1,950	$2,350	$2,950
Montgomery, MD	$1,650	$2,050	$2,500	$3,000
Howard, MD	$1,300	$1,550	$2,200	$3,000
Fairfax, VA	$1,600	$1,950	$2,500	$3,200

Top Zipcodes Near Capitol Hill

There are a total of 40 zipcodes in or near Capitol Hill, Washington, DC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,775. A total of 12 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 $1,624 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $5,550 per month is 22101, McLean, VA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,699. That's at least $38 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 $2,072 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 Capitol Hill, Washington, DC. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
20003, Washington, DC	$1,900	$2,100	$3,175	$2,445
20002, Washington, DC	$1,700	$1,995	$2,600	$2,500
20019, Washington, DC	$2,600	$1,300	$1,850	$2,498
20001, Washington, DC	$2,097	$2,400	$3,400	$3,175
20020, Washington, DC	$1,750	$1,438	$1,750	$2,060
20005, Washington, DC	$1,757	$2,450	$3,844	$2,700
20037, Washington, DC	$1,950	$2,475	$4,775	$2,450
20032, Washington, DC	$875	$1,250	$1,648	$1,624
20009, Washington, DC	$1,798	$2,375	$3,500	$2,750
20010, Washington, DC	$1,371	$1,900	$2,950	$3,200

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 $2,573. 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 $1,623 and an average price per square feet of $43.83. There are a total of 6 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 $2,100 and an average price per square feet of $42.62. There are a total of 55 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 $3,125 and an average price per square feet of $37.72. There are a total of 32 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 -0.25%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.02%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.15%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.15% 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 $2,058/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.