Average Rent in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC

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Current Versus Historical Columbia Heights, Washington, DC Rents

Columbia Heights rentals average $2,181 for a studio rental to $4,750 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,669, or roughly $4 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in April 2024, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $494 (-23.05%) year-over-year from $2,144 to $1,650. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $196 (8.78%) year-over-year from $2,228 to $2,423. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $176 (6.02%) year-over-year from $2,922 to $3,098. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $275 (7.19%) year-over-year from $3,825 to $4,100. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $458 (-8.55%) year-over-year from $5,358 to $4,900. 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 8.52% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.92% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.68% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.58% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.64% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Apr 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$4.22	$1,650	$2,144 (-23.05%)	$1,639 (0.65%)
1 BR	$3.56	$2,423	$2,228 (8.78%)	$1,793 (35.14%)
2 BR	$3.42	$3,098	$2,922 (6.02%)	$2,708 (14.38%)
4+ BR	$1.92	$4,900	$5,358 (-8.55%)	$3,822 (28.22%)

Historical Rents in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC

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Top Cities Near Columbia Heights

There are a total of 6 cities nearby Columbia Heights. The average rent in Columbia Heights is currently $2,515 per month. A total of 4 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Alexandria, VA, with an average rent of $2,128, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Columbia Heights, Washington, DC is Bethesda, MD. Monthly rents here are on average $3,521 per month.

Let's compare Columbia Heights, Washington, DC's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC is 12.04% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 9.35% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC are about 30.75% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about inf% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 6 cities near Columbia Heights, Washington, DC in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Alexandria, VA	N/A	$1,786	$2,418	$2,128
Silver Spring, MD	$1,797	$2,101	$2,704	$2,159
Lincolnia, VA	N/A	$1,939	$2,502	$2,391
Arlington, VA	$2,098	$2,436	$3,301	$2,639
Washington, DC	$2,040	$2,549	$3,818	$2,908
Bethesda, MD	$2,102	$2,606	$3,521	$3,521

Top Neighborhoods Near Columbia Heights

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Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Columbia Heights

Some of these counties include Alexandria, VA, Fairfax, VA, and Prince George's, MD. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,613. That's roughly around $2 per sqft. A total of 5 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Alexandria, VA. It's average rent per month is $2,128. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,908, District of Columbia, DC is the most expensive county by Columbia Heights, Washington, DC.

Typically, rent for studios in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC is 14.48% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC is 17.73% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC is 40.56% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Alexandria, VA	N/A	$1,786	$2,418	$2,128
Fairfax, VA	$1,835	$1,971	$2,523	$2,560
Prince George's, MD	N/A	$2,014	$2,500	$2,600
Montgomery, MD	$1,896	$2,104	$2,632	$2,625
Arlington, VA	$2,098	$2,436	$3,301	$2,639
District of Columbia, DC	$2,040	$2,549	$3,818	$2,908

Top Zipcodes Near Columbia Heights

There are a total of 8 zipcodes in or near Columbia Heights, Washington, DC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,450. A total of 6 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 $1,958 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,196 per month is 20002, Washington, DC.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,761. 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 Columbia Heights, Washington, DC is $2,318 per month. Or in other words, $3 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,219 per month. Which comes out to $3 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 8 zipcodes in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
20008, Washington, DC	$1,677	$2,318	$3,446	$2,340
20005, Washington, DC	$1,725	$2,754	$3,989	$2,814
20002, Washington, DC	$1,940	$2,484	$3,623	$3,196
22201, Arlington, VA	$1,985	$2,427	$3,300	$2,505
22202, Arlington, VA	$2,399	$2,319	$3,138	$2,588
20910, Silver Spring, MD	$1,797	$2,101	$2,704	$2,159
22311, Alexandria, VA	N/A	$1,768	$2,142	$1,958
22312, Lincolnia, VA	N/A	$1,939	$2,502	$2,394

Frequently Asked Questions - Columbia Heights Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC?

The average monthly rental price for Columbia Heights, Washington, DC apartments for rent is approximately $2,669. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Columbia Heights, 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 Columbia Heights, Washington, DC.

How much is a studio apartment in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,181 and an average price per square feet of $4.22. There are a total of 5 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Columbia Heights.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,503 and an average price per square feet of $3.56. There are a total of 26 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Columbia Heights.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $4,336 and an average price per square feet of $3.42. There are a total of 11 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Columbia Heights.

How have rent prices in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.23%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.09%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC?

A reasonable rent price in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC is around $2,135/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.