Average Rent in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC

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Current Versus Historical Columbia Heights, Washington, DC Rents

Columbia Heights rentals average $1,973 for a 1-bedroom rental to $5,750 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,050, or roughly $38 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $194 (-11.31%) year-over-year from $1,717 to $1,523. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $143 (7.67%) year-over-year from $1,858 to $2,000. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $221 (7.41%) year-over-year from $2,979 to $3,200. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $233 (5.85%) year-over-year from $3,992 to $4,225. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $475 (8.96%) year-over-year from $5,300 to $5,775. 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 0.72% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.61% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.35% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.97% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 10.54% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$41.75	$2,000	$1,858 (7.67%)	$2,107 (-5.09%)
2 BR	$39.51	$3,200	$2,979 (7.41%)	$2,987 (7.13%)
3 BR	$33.71	$4,225	$3,992 (5.85%)	$3,997 (5.71%)
4+ BR	$28.92	$5,775	$5,300 (8.96%)	$5,330 (8.36%)

Historical Rents in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC

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Top Cities Near Columbia Heights

There are a total of 22 cities nearby Columbia Heights. The average rent in Columbia Heights is currently $2,900 per month. A total of 14 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Silver Spring, MD, with an average rent of $2,200, 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 1.01% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC are about 20.31% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 21.08% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 22 total cities near Columbia Heights, Washington, DC in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Silver Spring, MD	$1,675	$1,850	$2,425	$2,200
Washington, DC	$1,850	$2,350	$3,300	$2,766
Arlington, VA	$1,695	$2,301	$3,200	$2,800
Alexandria, VA	$1,850	$2,170	$2,850	$2,800
Tysons Corner, VA	$1,890	$2,235	$2,950	$3,125
Rockville, MD	$1,750	$2,019	$2,850	$3,198
North Bethesda, MD	$1,998	$2,100	$2,975	$3,400
Bethesda, MD	$2,233	$2,610	$3,902	$3,920
Potomac, MD	$1,650	$1,898	$2,625	$4,600
McLean, VA	N/A	$2,050	$3,900	$5,750

Top Neighborhoods Near Columbia Heights

There are a total of 21 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 21 neighborhoods in or near Columbia Heights, Washington, DC in the following table.

The average rent for these 21 neighborhoods in or near Columbia Heights, Washington, DC is currently around $2,800 per month. A total of 17 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only four neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,800. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Columbia Heights's average rent, which is actually $3,050. 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 $4,475 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	N/A	$1,250	$1,600	$1,600
Brookland, Washington, DC	$1,595	$1,591	$2,250	$2,037
Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC	$1,747	$2,072	$3,200	$2,170
Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC	$1,650	$2,100	$2,995	$2,175
Anacostia, Washington, DC	$2,500	$1,425	$1,850	$2,300
Radnor - Fort Myer Heights, Arlington, VA	$1,694	$2,350	$3,484	$2,300
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC	$1,875	$2,700	$4,000	$2,550
Trinidad - Langston, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,500	$2,325	$2,599
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC	$1,675	$2,045	$3,300	$2,698
Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC	$2,230	$2,600	$3,800	$2,787
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC	$1,827	$2,575	$3,500	$2,800
16th Street Heights - Crestwood - Brightwood Park, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,850	$2,450	$2,850
Downtown - Penn Quarter - Chinatown, Washington, DC	$2,163	$2,500	$3,950	$2,850
U Street - Cardozo, Washington, DC	$2,000	$2,300	$3,923	$2,895
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC	$1,818	$2,719	$4,353	$2,896
Braddock Road Metro, Alexandria, VA	$1,915	$2,349	$3,190	$2,910
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC	$1,950	$2,950	$4,815	$2,975
Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA	$1,750	$2,577	$3,720	$3,200
Petworth, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,995	$2,685	$3,350
LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale, Washington, DC	$1,800	$1,875	$3,200	$3,450
Georgetown, Washington, DC	$1,990	$3,000	$5,000	$4,475

Top Counties Near Columbia Heights

There are a total of 7 counties located by Columbia Heights, Washington, DC. Some of these counties include Prince George's, MD, Arlington, VA, and Alexandria, VA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,040. 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 Prince George's, MD. Its average rent per month is $2,750. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,300, Fairfax, VA is the most expensive county by Columbia Heights, Washington, DC.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC is 0.38% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC is 18.98% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Prince George's, MD	$1,775	$1,750	$2,100	$2,750
Arlington, VA	$1,695	$2,301	$3,200	$2,800
Alexandria, VA	$1,850	$2,170	$2,850	$2,800
Montgomery, MD	$1,803	$2,092	$2,593	$3,040
Fairfax, VA	$1,800	$1,980	$2,600	$3,200
Howard, MD	N/A	$1,575	$2,295	$3,200
Fairfax, VA	N/A	$1,980	$2,400	$3,300

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 $2,970. A total of 30 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 $5,400 per month is 22101, McLean, VA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,704. That's at least $39 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 $2,018 per month. Or in other words, $34 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,775 per month. Which comes out to $31 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	$1,509	$1,950	$3,200	$3,200
20009, Washington, DC	$1,875	$2,364	$3,800	$2,975
20001, Washington, DC	$1,961	$2,450	$3,400	$3,000
20011, Washington, DC	$1,350	$1,850	$2,400	$2,898
20008, Washington, DC	$1,700	$2,131	$3,660	$2,465
20005, Washington, DC	$1,835	$2,595	$3,825	$2,594
20037, Washington, DC	$1,950	$3,000	$4,250	$3,000
20002, Washington, DC	$1,780	$1,850	$2,872	$2,800
20007, Washington, DC	$1,950	$2,200	$3,853	$3,448
20016, Washington, DC	$1,818	$2,711	$4,383	$2,964

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 $3,050. 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 one bedroom apartment in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,973 and an average price per square feet of $41.75. There are a total of 52 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 $3,200 and an average price per square feet of $39.51. There are a total of 37 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 -0.11%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.08%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06% 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 $2,440/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.