Average Rent in Congress Heights, Washington, DC

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Current Versus Historical Congress Heights, Washington, DC Rents

Congress Heights rentals average $938 for a studio rental to $3,900 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,624, or roughly $25 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $871 (-48.16%) year-over-year from $1,808 to $938. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $174 (15.05%) year-over-year from $1,156 to $1,330. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $137 (-7.47%) year-over-year from $1,837 to $1,700. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $925 (-29.60%) year-over-year from $3,125 to $2,200. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $16 (0.42%) year-over-year from $3,784 to $3,800. 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 22.50% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 11.72% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.25% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 25.43% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.57% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$17.40	$938	$1,808 (-48.16%)	$2,895 (-67.62%)
1 BR	$19.58	$1,330	$1,156 (15.05%)	$1,258 (5.70%)
2 BR	$24.72	$1,700	$1,837 (-7.47%)	$1,549 (9.74%)
3 BR	$25.37	$2,200	$3,125 (-29.60%)	$2,733 (-19.51%)
4+ BR	$28.66	$3,800	$3,784 (0.42%)	$2,917 (30.29%)

Historical Rents in Congress Heights, Washington, DC

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Top Cities Near Congress Heights

There are a total of 24 cities nearby Congress Heights. The average rent in Congress Heights is currently $2,825 per month. Our records show that Silver Spring, MD, with an average rent of $2,100, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Congress Heights, Washington, DC is McLean, VA. Monthly rents here are on average $5,770 per month.

Let's compare Congress Heights, Washington, DC's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Congress Heights, Washington, DC is 41.33% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 60.00% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Congress Heights, Washington, DC are about 53.12% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 56.55% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 24 total cities near Congress Heights, Washington, DC in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Silver Spring, MD	$1,641	$1,800	$2,100	$2,100
Bailey's Crossroads, VA	$1,800	$2,000	$2,625	$2,575
Alexandria, VA	$1,850	$2,099	$2,819	$2,670
Washington, DC	$1,860	$2,250	$3,000	$2,700
Arlington, VA	$1,798	$2,325	$3,182	$2,700
Merrifield, VA	$1,850	$2,075	$2,850	$2,900
Tysons Corner, VA	N/A	$2,100	$2,900	$3,000
North Bethesda, MD	$1,900	$2,250	$2,600	$3,375
Bethesda, MD	$2,204	$2,475	$3,892	$4,149
McLean, VA	N/A	$1,850	$3,900	$5,770

Top Neighborhoods Near Congress Heights

There are a total of 22 neighborhoods in or near Congress Heights. Some of these neighborhoods include Van Ness - Forest Hills, Brookland, and Trinidad - Langston. We've included all of these top 22 neighborhoods in or near Congress Heights, Washington, DC in the following table.

The average rent for these 22 neighborhoods in or near Congress Heights, Washington, DC is currently around $2,786 per month. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Congress Heights's average rent, which is only $1,624. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Congress Heights, Van Ness - Forest Hills has the most affordable average rent at $2,053 per month. Whereas, at $4,500 average rent per month, Georgetown is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Congress Heights. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC	$1,595	$2,000	$2,854	$2,053
Brookland, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,675	$2,400	$2,073
Trinidad - Langston, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,625	$2,200	$2,200
Anacostia, Washington, DC	$2,500	$1,499	$1,850	$2,200
Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC	$1,688	$2,150	$2,800	$2,350
Radnor - Fort Myer Heights, Arlington, VA	$1,800	$2,400	$3,275	$2,400
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC	$1,950	$2,400	$5,250	$2,400
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC	$1,623	$2,100	$3,125	$2,573
Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC	$2,160	$2,535	$3,875	$2,656
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC	$2,098	$2,700	$4,200	$2,700
U Street - Cardozo, Washington, DC	$2,303	$2,338	$3,600	$2,775
Fairlington - Shirlington, Arlington, VA	N/A	$2,513	$2,750	$2,798
Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA	$1,825	$2,618	$3,850	$2,800
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC	$1,900	$2,719	$4,178	$2,848
Adams Morgan, Washington, DC	$1,750	$2,360	$3,500	$2,870
16th Street Heights - Crestwood - Brightwood Park, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,875	$2,500	$2,900
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC	$1,475	$1,900	$2,995	$2,973
Braddock Road Metro, Alexandria, VA	$2,048	$2,349	$3,221	$3,000
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC	$1,745	$2,348	$3,398	$3,078
Petworth, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,799	$2,895	$3,200
LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,700	$3,000	$3,675
Georgetown, Washington, DC	$2,495	$3,148	$5,000	$4,500

Top Counties Near Congress Heights

There are a total of 7 counties located by Congress 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 $2,800. That's roughly around $24 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Alexandria, VA. Its average rent per month is $2,670. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,200, Fairfax, VA is the most expensive county by Congress Heights, Washington, DC.

Typically, rent for studios in Congress Heights, Washington, DC is 70.67% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Congress Heights, Washington, DC is 56.00% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Congress Heights, Washington, DC is 51.61% more affordable 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	$2,099	$2,819	$2,670
Arlington, VA	$1,798	$2,325	$3,182	$2,700
Prince George's, MD	$1,475	$1,750	$2,100	$2,800
Charles, MD	$1,475	$1,500	$1,850	$2,800
Anne Arundel, MD	$1,350	$1,950	$2,350	$2,950
Montgomery, MD	$1,650	$2,050	$2,500	$3,000
Fairfax, VA	$1,600	$1,950	$2,500	$3,200

Top Zipcodes Near Congress Heights

There are a total of 40 zipcodes in or near Congress Heights, Washington, DC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,775. One zipcode has an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 20032, Washington, DC at $1,624 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $5,550 per month is 22101, McLean, VA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,687. That's at least $37 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Congress Heights, Washington, DC is $2,072 per month. Or in other words, $35 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,850 per month. Which comes out to $32 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Congress Heights, Washington, DC. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
20032, Washington, DC	$875	$1,250	$1,648	$1,624
20020, Washington, DC	$1,750	$1,438	$1,750	$2,060
20003, Washington, DC	$1,900	$2,100	$3,175	$2,445
22202, Arlington, VA	$1,983	$2,467	$3,520	$2,736
20019, Washington, DC	$2,600	$1,300	$1,850	$2,498
22314, Alexandria, VA	$2,090	$2,350	$3,500	$3,000
20002, Washington, DC	$1,700	$1,995	$2,600	$2,500
20005, Washington, DC	$1,757	$2,450	$3,844	$2,700
20001, Washington, DC	$2,097	$2,400	$3,400	$3,175
22302, Alexandria, VA	$1,763	$1,950	$2,650	$2,300

Frequently Asked Questions - Congress Heights Average Rents

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

The average monthly rental price for Congress Heights, Washington, DC apartments for rent is approximately $1,624. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Congress 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 Congress Heights, Washington, DC.

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

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $938 and an average price per square feet of $17.40. There are a total of 2 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Congress Heights.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,250 and an average price per square feet of $19.58. There are a total of 32 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Congress Heights.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,649 and an average price per square feet of $24.72. There are a total of 44 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Congress Heights.

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

Rent prices for rentals in Congress Heights, Washington, DC can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.48%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.15%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.07%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.30% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in Congress Heights, Washington, DC is around $1,299/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.