Average Rent in Congress Heights, Washington, DC

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Current Versus Historical Congress Heights, Washington, DC Rents

Congress Heights rentals average $1,450 for a 1-bedroom rental to $4,350 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,450, or roughly $2 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2025, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $0 (0.00%) year-over-year from $2,895 to $2,895. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $42 (2.96%) year-over-year from $1,408 to $1,450. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $346 (-16.92%) year-over-year from $2,046 to $1,700. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $569 (20.19%) year-over-year from $2,821 to $3,390. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $484 (12.50%) year-over-year from $3,867 to $4,350. 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 down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.35% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.00% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 9.47% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 11.22% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$1.37	$1,450	$1,408 (2.96%)	$1,231 (17.84%)
2 BR	$2.07	$1,700	$2,046 (-16.92%)	$1,775 (-4.23%)
3 BR	$1.69	$3,390	$2,821 (20.19%)	$2,409 (40.75%)
4+ BR	$2.48	$4,350	$3,867 (12.50%)	$3,075 (41.46%)

Historical Rents in Congress Heights, Washington, DC

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Top Cities Near Congress Heights

There are a total of 11 cities nearby Congress Heights. The average rent in Congress Heights is currently $2,995 per month. Our records show that Germantown, MD, with an average rent of $2,400, 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 $5,400 per month.

Let's compare Congress Heights, Washington, DC's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 51.72% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Congress Heights, Washington, DC are about 117.55% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 15.66% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 11 total cities near Congress Heights, Washington, DC in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Columbia, MD	N/A	$1,625	$2,000	$2,600
Gaithersburg, MD	N/A	$1,981	$2,200	$2,650
Washington, DC	$2,025	$2,608	$3,393	$2,895
Alexandria, VA	$1,900	$2,298	$3,000	$2,900
Arlington, VA	$1,800	$2,498	$3,500	$2,995
Rockville, MD	N/A	$2,200	$2,749	$3,205
Tysons Corner, VA	N/A	$2,693	$3,000	$3,400
Bethesda, MD	$2,164	$2,729	$3,818	$3,553
North Bethesda, MD	$1,961	$2,200	$4,946	$4,731
McLean, VA	N/A	$1,950	$4,825	$5,400

Top Neighborhoods Near Congress Heights

There are a total of 9 neighborhoods in or near Congress Heights. Some of these neighborhoods include Congress Heights, Anacostia, and Van Ness - Forest Hills. We've included all of these top 9 neighborhoods in or near Congress Heights, Washington, DC in the following chart.

The average rent for these 9 neighborhoods in or near Congress Heights, Washington, DC is currently around $2,500 per month. Meaning, only nine neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,500. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Congress Heights's average rent, which is only $1,450. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Congress Heights, Congress Heights has the most affordable average rent at $1,600 per month. Whereas, at $3,206 average rent per month, Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Congress Heights. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Congress Heights, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,350	$1,600	$1,600
Anacostia, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,500	$1,825	$1,950
Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC	$1,750	$2,078	$3,183	$2,145
Trinidad - Langston, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,688	$2,395	$2,395
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC	$1,994	$2,550	$4,400	$2,500
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC	N/A	$2,063	$3,150	$2,800
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC	N/A	$2,100	$3,000	$3,000
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC	$2,073	$2,892	$4,309	$3,009
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC	$2,000	$3,326	$5,322	$3,206

Top Counties Near Congress Heights

There are a total of 9 counties located by Congress Heights, Washington, DC. Some of these counties include Prince George's, MD, District of Columbia, DC, and Alexandria, VA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,948. That's roughly around $2 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Prince George's, MD. It's average rent per month is $2,764. 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 inf% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Congress Heights, Washington, DC is 58.43% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Congress Heights, Washington, DC is 110.30% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 6 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Prince George's, MD	$1,585	$1,675	$2,150	$2,764
District of Columbia, DC	$2,025	$2,608	$3,393	$2,895
Alexandria, VA	$1,900	$2,298	$3,000	$2,900
Arlington, VA	$1,800	$2,498	$3,500	$2,995
Montgomery, MD	$1,922	$2,297	$2,800	$3,100
Fairfax, VA	$1,575	$1,995	$2,600	$3,200

Top Zipcodes Near Congress Heights

There are a total of 7 zipcodes in or near Congress Heights, Washington, DC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,850.

The following chart includes the top 7 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
22314, Alexandria, VA	$2,013	$2,432	$3,345	$2,995
22204, Arlington, VA	$1,700	$1,950	$2,499	$2,850
20037, Washington, DC	$2,117	$3,292	$5,254	$3,347
22201, Arlington, VA	$2,136	$2,550	$3,640	$2,800
20008, Washington, DC	$1,750	$2,105	$3,298	$2,320
20852, North Bethesda, MD	$1,961	$2,199	$5,096	$4,741
22191, Marumsco, VA	N/A	$1,475	$2,375	$2,775

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 $1,450. 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 $0 and an average price per square feet of $0.00. There are a total of 0 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 $1,450 and an average price per square feet of $1.37. There are a total of 14 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 $1,379 and an average price per square feet of $2.07. There are a total of 7 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 0.00%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.17%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.20% 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 $1,160/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.