Average Rent in Capitol Hill, Washington, DC

Current Versus Historical Capitol Hill, Washington, DC Rents

Capitol Hill rentals average $2,195 for a 1-bedroom rental to $0 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,475, or roughly $3 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in April 2024, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $7,548 (-81.18%) year-over-year from $9,298 to $1,750. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $66 (3.01%) year-over-year from $2,184 to $2,250. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $21 (-0.72%) year-over-year from $2,916 to $2,895. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $255 (-5.73%) year-over-year from $4,450 to $4,195. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $3,005 (-38.53%) year-over-year from $7,800 to $4,795. 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 30.19% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.27% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.90% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 8.70% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 36.87% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Apr 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$2.58	$2,250	$2,184 (3.01%)	$2,190 (2.74%)
2 BR	$3.31	$2,895	$2,916 (-0.72%)	$3,158 (-8.34%)

Historical Rents in Capitol Hill, Washington, DC

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Top Cities Near Capitol Hill

There are a total of 7 cities nearby Capitol Hill. The average rent in Capitol Hill is currently $2,394 per month. A total of 4 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Germantown, 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 Bethesda, MD. Monthly rents here are on average $3,650 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 inf% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 4.15% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Capitol Hill, Washington, DC are about 18.24% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about inf% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 7 cities near Capitol Hill, Washington, DC in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Germantown, MD	N/A	$1,716	$2,000	$2,100
Silver Spring, MD	$1,730	$2,104	$2,655	$2,198
Alexandria, VA	$2,000	$1,909	$2,456	$2,262
Lincolnia, VA	N/A	$1,939	$2,496	$2,394
Arlington, VA	$1,846	$2,404	$3,301	$2,700
Washington, DC	$1,950	$2,476	$3,374	$2,941
Bethesda, MD	$2,314	$2,615	$3,837	$3,650

Top Neighborhoods Near Capitol Hill

There are a total of 10 neighborhoods in or near Capitol Hill. Some of these neighborhoods include Dupont Circle, Anacostia, and Trinidad - Langston. We've included all of these top 10 neighborhoods in or near Capitol Hill, Washington, DC in the following chart.

The average rent for these 10 neighborhoods in or near Capitol Hill, Washington, DC is currently around $3,030 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Meaning, only nine neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,030. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Capitol Hill's average rent, which is only $2,475. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Capitol Hill, Dupont Circle has the most affordable average rent at $2,272 per month. Whereas, at $6,200 average rent per month, Georgetown is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Capitol Hill. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC	$2,050	$2,501	$3,600	$2,272
Anacostia, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,547	$1,850	$2,495
Trinidad - Langston, Washington, DC	$1,513	$2,000	$2,875	$2,651
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC	$2,150	$2,120	$3,200	$2,948
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC	$1,950	$2,775	$3,350	$3,000
Crystal City Shops, Arlington, VA	N/A	$2,337	$3,480	$3,060
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC	$2,000	$2,500	$3,350	$3,061
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC	$2,282	$3,343	$5,077	$3,343
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC	N/A	$2,927	$4,823	$3,864
Georgetown, Washington, DC	N/A	$3,600	$4,500	$6,200

Top Counties Near Capitol Hill

There are a total of 10 counties located by Capitol Hill, Washington, DC. Some of these counties include Alexandria, VA, Prince George's, MD, and Arlington, VA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,701. 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 Alexandria, VA. It's average rent per month is $2,262. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,941, District of Columbia, DC 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 7.16% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Capitol Hill, Washington, DC is 21.13% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 6 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Alexandria, VA	$2,000	$1,909	$2,456	$2,262
Prince George's, MD	$1,450	$1,850	$2,000	$2,500
Arlington, VA	$1,846	$2,404	$3,301	$2,700
Fairfax, VA	$1,680	$1,964	$2,500	$2,701
Montgomery, MD	$1,952	$2,112	$2,623	$2,750
District of Columbia, DC	$1,950	$2,476	$3,374	$2,941

Top Zipcodes Near Capitol Hill

There are a total of 21 zipcodes in or near Capitol Hill, Washington, DC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,834. A total of 7 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 22311, Alexandria, VA at $2,013 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $6,350 per month is 20007, Washington, DC.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,730. 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 $2,298 per month. Or in other words, $3 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,400 per month. Which comes out to $3 per sqft. The following chart 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	$1,810	$2,298	$3,248	$2,495
20002, Washington, DC	$2,013	$2,275	$3,000	$2,850
20020, Washington, DC	$300	$1,523	$1,700	$2,350
20001, Washington, DC	$2,007	$2,695	$3,500	$3,050
20005, Washington, DC	$1,745	$2,764	$4,012	$2,834
20037, Washington, DC	$2,423	$3,317	$5,077	$3,665
22202, Arlington, VA	$2,091	$2,279	$3,459	$3,000
20009, Washington, DC	$2,181	$2,637	$3,775	$2,941
20008, Washington, DC	$1,730	$2,383	$3,563	$2,440
20007, Washington, DC	N/A	$3,300	$4,250	$6,350

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 $2,475. 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 $2,195 and an average price per square feet of $2.58. There are a total of 7 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 $3,248 and an average price per square feet of $3.31. There are a total of 4 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 -0.81%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.06% 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 $1,980/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.