Average Rent in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC

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Current Versus Historical Columbia Heights, Washington, DC Rents

Columbia Heights rentals average $1,475 for a studio rental to $5,200 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,750, or roughly $38 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 increased by $325 (22.41%) year-over-year from $1,450 to $1,775. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $14 (-0.74%) year-over-year from $1,914 to $1,900. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $111 (-3.59%) year-over-year from $3,083 to $2,973. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $625 (15.72%) year-over-year from $3,975 to $4,600. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $26 (0.51%) year-over-year from $5,173 to $5,200. 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 up by 16.46% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.22% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.78% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 9.74% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.01% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$46.94	$1,775	$1,450 (22.41%)	$1,962 (-9.52%)
1 BR	$40.46	$1,900	$1,914 (-0.74%)	$2,140 (-11.22%)
2 BR	$40.88	$2,973	$3,083 (-3.59%)	$2,927 (1.57%)
3 BR	$30.94	$4,600	$3,975 (15.72%)	$4,011 (14.69%)
4+ BR	$30.10	$5,200	$5,173 (0.51%)	$4,952 (4.99%)

Historical Rents in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC

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Top Cities Near Columbia Heights

There are a total of 27 cities nearby Columbia Heights. The average rent in Columbia Heights is currently $2,800 per month. A total of 11 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Silver Spring, MD, with an average rent of $2,133, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Columbia Heights, Washington, DC is McLean, VA. Monthly rents here are on average $5,750 per month.

Let's compare Columbia Heights, Washington, DC's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 2.63% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC are about 15.90% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 26.59% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 27 total cities near Columbia Heights, Washington, DC in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Silver Spring, MD	$1,646	$1,800	$2,175	$2,133
Hyattsville, MD	$1,650	$2,179	$2,427	$2,474
Alexandria, VA	$1,850	$2,100	$2,850	$2,650
Bailey's Crossroads, VA	$1,800	$2,250	$2,800	$2,681
Arlington, VA	$1,781	$2,365	$3,200	$2,725
Washington, DC	$1,895	$2,300	$3,150	$2,731
North Bethesda, MD	$1,825	$2,250	$2,700	$3,422
Bethesda, MD	$2,204	$2,480	$3,893	$4,025
Potomac, MD	$1,495	$1,950	$2,600	$4,500
McLean, VA	N/A	$1,920	$3,900	$5,750

Top Neighborhoods Near Columbia Heights

There are a total of 24 neighborhoods in or near Columbia Heights. Some of these neighborhoods include Congress Heights, Brookland, and Van Ness - Forest Hills. We've included all of these top 24 neighborhoods in or near Columbia Heights, Washington, DC in the following table.

The average rent for these 24 neighborhoods in or near Columbia Heights, Washington, DC is currently around $2,726 per month. A total of 13 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only eleven neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,726. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Columbia Heights's average rent, which is actually $2,750. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Columbia Heights, Congress Heights has the most affordable average rent at $1,600 per month. Whereas, at $4,500 average rent per month, Georgetown is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Columbia Heights. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Congress Heights, Washington, DC	$938	$1,280	$1,598	$1,600
Brookland, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,663	$2,350	$2,100
Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC	$1,670	$2,028	$3,000	$2,153
Anacostia, Washington, DC	$2,500	$1,499	$1,925	$2,275
Trinidad - Langston, Washington, DC	$1,975	$1,700	$2,300	$2,287
Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC	$1,725	$2,150	$2,800	$2,300
Radnor - Fort Myer Heights, Arlington, VA	$1,800	$2,400	$3,275	$2,409
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC	$1,950	$2,450	$5,287	$2,450
Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC	$2,218	$2,550	$3,992	$2,600
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC	$1,673	$2,050	$3,000	$2,600
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC	$2,025	$2,700	$3,850	$2,700
SW Ballpark - Navy Yard, Washington, DC	$2,458	$2,669	$3,555	$2,701
Fairlington - Shirlington, Arlington, VA	N/A	$2,450	$2,800	$2,750
Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA	$1,825	$2,600	$3,842	$2,803
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC	$1,888	$2,722	$4,276	$2,854
Adams Morgan, Washington, DC	$1,750	$2,360	$3,475	$2,900
16th Street Heights - Crestwood - Brightwood Park, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,900	$2,850	$2,950
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC	$1,695	$2,348	$3,400	$2,950
Downtown - Penn Quarter - Chinatown, Washington, DC	$2,100	$2,725	$4,000	$3,000
Braddock Road Metro, Alexandria, VA	$2,055	$2,350	$3,295	$3,067
U Street - Cardozo, Washington, DC	$2,288	$2,473	$3,750	$3,103
Petworth, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,800	$2,812	$3,200
LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,700	$2,800	$3,600
Georgetown, Washington, DC	$2,495	$3,148	$4,925	$4,500

Top Counties Near Columbia Heights

There are a total of 6 counties located by Columbia Heights, 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 $2,898. That's roughly around $24 per sqft. A total of 2 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Alexandria, VA. Its average rent per month is $2,650. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,200, Fairfax, VA is the most expensive county by Columbia Heights, Washington, DC.

Typically, rent for studios in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC is 11.86% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC is 6.58% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC is 15.90% 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	$2,100	$2,850	$2,650
Arlington, VA	$1,781	$2,365	$3,200	$2,725
Prince George's, MD	$1,643	$1,850	$2,150	$2,795
Howard, MD	$1,300	$1,650	$2,200	$3,000
Montgomery, MD	$1,650	$2,050	$2,500	$3,050
Fairfax, VA	$1,650	$2,000	$2,500	$3,200

Top Zipcodes Near Columbia Heights

There are a total of 47 zipcodes in or near Columbia Heights, Washington, DC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,861. A total of 21 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 $1,600 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $5,450 per month is 22101, McLean, VA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,650. 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 Columbia Heights, Washington, DC is $2,071 per month. Or in other words, $34 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,700 per month. Which comes out to $30 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 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
20010, Washington, DC	$1,371	$1,900	$2,950	$2,950
20009, Washington, DC	$1,750	$2,400	$3,500	$2,750
20001, Washington, DC	$2,083	$2,498	$3,400	$3,070
20011, Washington, DC	$1,450	$1,799	$2,800	$2,925
20008, Washington, DC	$1,687	$2,071	$3,610	$2,500
20005, Washington, DC	$1,800	$2,525	$3,978	$2,650
20037, Washington, DC	$1,950	$2,650	$4,800	$2,632
20002, Washington, DC	$1,750	$1,995	$2,700	$2,500
20007, Washington, DC	$1,743	$2,450	$4,050	$3,948
20016, Washington, DC	$1,888	$2,711	$4,300	$2,914

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 $2,750. 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 $1,475 and an average price per square feet of $46.94. There are a total of 7 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 $1,900 and an average price per square feet of $40.46. There are a total of 47 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 $2,973 and an average price per square feet of $40.88. There are a total of 46 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 0.22%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.04%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.16% 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 $2,200/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.