Average Rent in Capitol Hill, Washington, DC

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Current Versus Historical Capitol Hill, Washington, DC Rents

Capitol Hill rentals average $1,700 for a studio rental to $5,250 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,600, or roughly $38 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $480 (-22.54%) year-over-year from $2,130 to $1,650. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $563 (-21.96%) year-over-year from $2,562 to $1,999. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $794 (-20.93%) year-over-year from $3,794 to $3,000. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,159 (-22.04%) year-over-year from $5,258 to $4,099. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $374 (-6.65%) year-over-year from $5,624 to $5,250. 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 0.57% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.26% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.04% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.67% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.45% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$40.23	$1,650	$2,130 (-22.54%)	$2,154 (-23.40%)
1 BR	$42.58	$1,999	$2,562 (-21.96%)	$2,605 (-23.26%)
2 BR	$36.24	$3,000	$3,794 (-20.93%)	$3,777 (-20.57%)
3 BR	$31.72	$4,099	$5,258 (-22.04%)	$4,747 (-13.64%)
4+ BR	$35.45	$5,250	$5,624 (-6.65%)	$4,922 (6.67%)

Historical Rents in Capitol Hill, Washington, DC

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Top Cities Near Capitol Hill

There are a total of 25 cities nearby Capitol Hill. The average rent in Capitol Hill is currently $2,842 per month. A total of 4 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 $5,198 per month.

Let's compare Capitol Hill, Washington, DC's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 0.70% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Capitol Hill, Washington, DC are about 16.40% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 19.49% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 25 total cities near Capitol Hill, 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
Franconia, VA	N/A	$2,000	$2,700	$3,100
Bethesda, MD	$2,171	$2,441	$3,834	$3,695
McLean, VA	N/A	$1,900	$3,900	$5,198

Top Neighborhoods Near Capitol Hill

There are a total of 25 neighborhoods in or near Capitol Hill. 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 Capitol Hill, Washington, DC in the following table.

The average rent for these 25 neighborhoods in or near Capitol Hill, Washington, DC is currently around $2,716 per month. A total of 11 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only fourteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,716. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Capitol Hill's average rent, which is only $2,600. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Capitol Hill, 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 Capitol Hill. 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
Brookland, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,700	$2,650	$2,350
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
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
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC	$1,500	$1,850	$3,125	$2,950
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC	$1,775	$2,263	$3,550	$2,950
Braddock Road Metro, Alexandria, VA	$2,058	$2,400	$3,143	$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 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 $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 Capitol Hill, Washington, DC.

Typically, rent for studios in Capitol Hill, Washington, DC is 5.88% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Capitol Hill, Washington, DC is 2.45% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Capitol Hill, Washington, DC is 16.67% 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 Capitol Hill

There are a total of 42 zipcodes in or near Capitol Hill, Washington, DC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,834. A total of 13 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 $1,669. That's at least $36 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 $2,005 per month. Or in other words, $33 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,813 per month. Which comes out to $31 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	$2,367	$2,500	$3,548	$2,708
20002, Washington, DC	$1,825	$1,950	$2,700	$2,500
20019, Washington, DC	$2,600	$1,350	$2,000	$2,350
20001, Washington, DC	$1,998	$2,300	$3,348	$3,000
20020, Washington, DC	$2,332	$1,650	$1,825	$2,332
20005, Washington, DC	$1,800	$2,600	$4,250	$2,840
20017, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,650	$2,500	$2,525
20037, Washington, DC	$1,930	$2,650	$4,877	$2,500
20032, Washington, DC	$1,438	$1,200	$1,599	$1,595
20009, Washington, DC	$1,725	$2,325	$3,500	$2,800

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 $2,600. 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 $1,700 and an average price per square feet of $40.23. There are a total of 7 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 $1,999 and an average price per square feet of $42.58. There are a total of 41 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 $3,000 and an average price per square feet of $36.24. There are a total of 34 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 -0.23%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.22%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.21%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.22% 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 $2,080/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.