Average Rent in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC

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Current Versus Historical Columbia Heights, Washington, DC Rents

Columbia Heights rentals average $1,500 for a studio rental to $5,035 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,998, or roughly $36 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have fallen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $75 (-4.67%) year-over-year from $1,600 to $1,525. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $173 (-8.16%) year-over-year from $2,123 to $1,950. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $150 (4.92%) year-over-year from $3,050 to $3,200. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $50 (1.20%) year-over-year from $4,150 to $4,200. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $11 (-0.22%) year-over-year from $4,973 to $4,963. 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 5.84% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.50% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.35% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.44% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.37% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$49.73	$1,525	$1,600 (-4.67%)	$1,748 (-12.76%)
1 BR	$39.49	$1,950	$2,123 (-8.16%)	$2,224 (-12.33%)
2 BR	$37.82	$3,200	$3,050 (4.92%)	$2,885 (10.92%)
3 BR	$28.88	$4,200	$4,150 (1.20%)	$3,929 (6.89%)
4+ BR	$30.00	$4,963	$4,973 (-0.22%)	$4,632 (7.14%)

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 $2,825 per month. A total of 18 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Silver Spring, MD, with an average rent of $2,101, 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 $5,198 per month.

Let's compare Columbia Heights, Washington, DC's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 6.61% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC are about 18.23% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 20.00% 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	$1,611	$1,800	$2,150	$2,101
Hyattsville, MD	$1,685	$2,179	$2,214	$2,349
Bailey's Crossroads, VA	$1,700	$2,641	$2,598	$2,681
Arlington, VA	$1,775	$2,300	$3,200	$2,700
Alexandria, VA	$1,600	$2,006	$2,750	$2,700
Washington, DC	$1,850	$2,203	$3,100	$2,712
North Bethesda, MD	$1,700	$2,100	$2,750	$3,031
Bethesda, MD	$2,171	$2,478	$3,825	$3,793
Potomac, MD	$1,563	$2,050	$2,550	$4,200
McLean, VA	N/A	$1,800	$4,200	$5,198

Top Neighborhoods Near Columbia Heights

There are a total of 23 neighborhoods in or near Columbia Heights. Some of these neighborhoods include Congress Heights, Van Ness - Forest Hills, and Anacostia. We've included all of these top 23 neighborhoods in or near Columbia Heights, Washington, DC in the following table.

The average rent for these 23 neighborhoods in or near Columbia Heights, Washington, DC is currently around $2,550 per month. A total of 19 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only four neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,550. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Columbia Heights's average rent, which is actually $2,998. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Columbia Heights, Congress Heights has the most affordable average rent at $1,550 per month. Whereas, at $4,700 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	$1,000	$1,385	$1,554	$1,550
Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC	$1,470	$1,970	$3,100	$1,993
Anacostia, Washington, DC	$1,950	$1,495	$1,800	$2,060
Radnor - Fort Myer Heights, Arlington, VA	$1,800	$2,100	$3,400	$2,100
Trinidad - Langston, Washington, DC	$1,788	$1,600	$2,100	$2,200
Brookland, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,700	$2,800	$2,400
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC	$1,950	$2,400	$4,946	$2,400
Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC	$1,713	$2,200	$3,000	$2,400
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC	$1,895	$2,650	$4,250	$2,465
Kingman Park, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,750	$2,800	$2,500
Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC	$2,080	$2,395	$3,839	$2,550
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC	$1,700	$2,000	$3,000	$2,550
SW Ballpark - Navy Yard, Washington, DC	$2,458	$2,684	$3,577	$2,716
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC	$1,800	$2,590	$4,200	$2,754
Glover Park, Washington, DC	$1,695	$2,100	$3,300	$2,800
Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA	$1,895	$2,644	$3,670	$2,825
16th Street Heights - Crestwood - Brightwood Park, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,800	$2,825	$2,850
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC	$1,750	$2,123	$3,750	$2,973
Braddock Road Metro, Alexandria, VA	$2,033	$2,400	$3,170	$2,995
LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,756	$3,100	$3,200
U Street - Cardozo, Washington, DC	$2,020	$2,600	$3,700	$3,250
Petworth, Washington, DC	$1,400	$1,825	$2,825	$3,397
Georgetown, Washington, DC	$1,990	$3,149	$5,250	$4,700

Top Counties Near Columbia Heights

There are a total of 6 counties located by Columbia Heights, Washington, DC. Some of these counties include Arlington, VA, Alexandria, 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 4 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Arlington, VA. Its average rent per month is $2,700. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,100, Fairfax, VA is the most expensive county by Columbia Heights, Washington, DC.

Typically, rent for studios in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC is 9.83% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC is 5.49% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC is 19.35% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Arlington, VA	$1,775	$2,300	$3,200	$2,700
Alexandria, VA	$1,600	$2,006	$2,750	$2,700
Prince George's, MD	$1,775	$1,750	$2,200	$2,800
Howard, MD	N/A	$1,695	$2,100	$2,995
Montgomery, MD	$1,695	$2,099	$2,500	$3,000
Fairfax, VA	$1,498	$1,950	$2,500	$3,100

Top Zipcodes Near Columbia Heights

There are a total of 46 zipcodes in or near Columbia Heights, Washington, DC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,824. A total of 31 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 $1,550 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 $1,665. That's at least $35 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 $1,968 per month. Or in other words, $33 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,705 per month. Which comes out to $29 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	$1,496	$1,950	$3,000	$3,000
20009, Washington, DC	$1,750	$2,350	$3,598	$2,798
20001, Washington, DC	$2,015	$2,300	$3,348	$3,050
20011, Washington, DC	$1,335	$1,775	$2,825	$2,998
20008, Washington, DC	$1,551	$2,000	$3,300	$2,262
20005, Washington, DC	$1,738	$2,600	$4,250	$2,800
20017, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,650	$2,500	$2,725
20037, Washington, DC	$1,950	$2,673	$4,877	$2,508
20002, Washington, DC	$1,835	$1,950	$2,773	$2,600
20007, Washington, DC	$1,723	$2,250	$3,995	$3,900

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 $2,998. 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 $1,500 and an average price per square feet of $49.73. 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 $1,875 and an average price per square feet of $39.49. There are a total of 34 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 $3,100 and an average price per square feet of $37.82. There are a total of 62 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 -0.05%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.08%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01% 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 $2,398/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.