Average Rent in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC

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Current Versus Historical Columbia Heights, Washington, DC Rents

Columbia Heights rentals average $2,195 for a studio rental to $0 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,986, or roughly $4 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in May 2024, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $85 (4.07%) year-over-year from $2,096 to $2,181. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $316 (14.51%) year-over-year from $2,175 to $2,490. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $678 (24.92%) year-over-year from $2,722 to $3,400. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $67 (-1.64%) year-over-year from $4,067 to $4,000. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $2,319 (-36.70%) year-over-year from $6,319 to $4,000. 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 22.13% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.71% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.98% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.21% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 12.41% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	May 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$4.28	$2,181	$2,096 (4.07%)	$1,783 (22.34%)
1 BR	$3.61	$2,490	$2,175 (14.51%)	$1,904 (30.80%)
2 BR	$3.47	$3,400	$2,722 (24.92%)	$2,541 (33.81%)
3 BR	$3.33	$4,000	$4,067 (-1.64%)	$3,508 (14.04%)

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 $2,576 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 $2,158, 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 $3,600 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 11.51% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 12.12% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC are about 24.27% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 20.55% more expensive. 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
Silver Spring, MD	$1,754	$2,094	$2,769	$2,158
Alexandria, VA	$1,673	$1,855	$2,492	$2,250
Lincolnia, VA	N/A	$2,019	$2,558	$2,455
Arlington, VA	$2,213	$2,450	$3,269	$2,696
Washington, DC	$2,178	$2,597	$3,775	$2,998
Bethesda, MD	$2,131	$2,645	$3,519	$3,600

Top Neighborhoods Near Columbia Heights

There are a total of 3 neighborhoods in or near Columbia Heights. Some of these neighborhoods include Dupont Circle, Columbia Heights, and Logan Circle - Shaw. We've included all of these top 3 neighborhoods in or near Columbia Heights, Washington, DC in the following chart.

The average rent for these 3 neighborhoods in or near Columbia Heights, Washington, DC is currently around $2,996 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Meaning, only two neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,996. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Columbia Heights's average rent, which is only $2,986. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Columbia Heights, Dupont Circle has the most affordable average rent at $2,395 per month. Whereas, at $3,018 average rent per month, Logan Circle - Shaw is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Columbia Heights. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC	$2,253	$2,650	$4,262	$2,395
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC	$2,195	$2,585	$3,986	$2,996
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC	$2,256	$2,797	$3,847	$3,018

Top Counties Near Columbia Heights

There are a total of 3 counties located by Columbia Heights, Washington, DC. Some of these counties include Alexandria, VA, Prince George's, MD, and Arlington, VA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,747. 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 $2,250. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,998, District of Columbia, DC is the most expensive county by Columbia Heights, Washington, DC.

Typically, rent for studios in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC is 7.11% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC is 19.81% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC is 34.10% 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	$1,673	$1,855	$2,492	$2,250
Prince George's, MD	$5,500	$2,017	$2,378	$2,575
Arlington, VA	$2,213	$2,450	$3,269	$2,696
Montgomery, MD	$1,900	$2,118	$2,680	$2,798
Fairfax, VA	$1,886	$2,028	$2,574	$2,831
District of Columbia, DC	$2,178	$2,597	$3,775	$2,998

Top Zipcodes Near Columbia Heights

There are a total of 12 zipcodes in or near Columbia Heights, Washington, DC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,644. A total of 10 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 $1,998 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,175 per month is 20002, Washington, DC.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,846. 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 $2,341 per month. Or in other words, $3 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,356 per month. Which comes out to $3 per sqft. The following chart 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
20009, Washington, DC	$2,232	$2,572	$4,393	$2,734
20008, Washington, DC	$1,791	$2,318	$3,508	$2,358
20001, Washington, DC	$2,128	$2,586	$3,825	$3,000
20005, Washington, DC	$1,900	$2,782	$4,083	$2,800
20002, Washington, DC	$1,970	$2,586	$3,547	$3,175
22201, Arlington, VA	$2,059	$2,433	$3,510	$2,554
22202, Arlington, VA	$2,260	$2,364	$3,204	$2,960
20910, Silver Spring, MD	$1,754	$2,094	$2,770	$2,147
22311, Alexandria, VA	N/A	$1,784	$2,143	$1,998
22314, Alexandria, VA	N/A	$2,250	$2,919	$2,824

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 $2,986. 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 $2,195 and an average price per square feet of $4.28. 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 $2,585 and an average price per square feet of $3.61. There are a total of 25 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 $3,986 and an average price per square feet of $3.47. There are a total of 17 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 0.04%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.15%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.25%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.02% 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 $2,388/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.