Average Rent in Congress Heights, Washington, DC

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Current Versus Historical Congress Heights, Washington, DC Rents

Congress Heights rentals average $421 for a studio rental to $3,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,650, or roughly $25 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $657 (-60.94%) year-over-year from $1,078 to $421. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $146 (12.33%) year-over-year from $1,184 to $1,330. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $158 (-8.88%) year-over-year from $1,783 to $1,625. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $875 (-29.41%) year-over-year from $2,975 to $2,100. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $376 (-9.71%) year-over-year from $3,876 to $3,500. 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 55.56% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 11.86% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.07% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.82% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 19.54% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	N/A	$421	$1,078 (-60.94%)	$2,098 (-79.93%)
1 BR	$19.95	$1,330	$1,184 (12.33%)	$1,263 (5.35%)
2 BR	$23.41	$1,625	$1,783 (-8.88%)	$1,548 (5.01%)
3 BR	$26.67	$2,100	$2,975 (-29.41%)	$2,517 (-16.56%)
4+ BR	$31.03	$3,500	$3,876 (-9.71%)	$2,767 (26.51%)

Historical Rents in Congress Heights, Washington, DC

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Top Cities Near Congress Heights

There are a total of 21 cities nearby Congress Heights. The average rent in Congress Heights is currently $2,850 per month. Our records show that Silver Spring, MD, with an average rent of $2,225, 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 $5,698 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 185.04% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 56.56% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Congress Heights, Washington, DC are about 60.00% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 66.43% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 21 total cities near Congress Heights, Washington, DC in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Silver Spring, MD	$1,594	$1,875	$2,422	$2,225
Arlington, VA	$1,750	$2,350	$3,200	$2,752
Washington, DC	$1,850	$2,300	$3,200	$2,756
Alexandria, VA	$1,860	$2,150	$2,900	$2,800
Waldorf, MD	$1,200	$2,000	$2,448	$2,800
Tysons Corner, VA	$2,945	$2,250	$2,975	$3,200
North Bethesda, MD	$1,998	$2,200	$2,850	$3,295
Bethesda, MD	$2,233	$2,550	$3,917	$3,950
Potomac, MD	$1,495	$1,898	$2,625	$4,500
McLean, VA	N/A	$2,050	$3,900	$5,698

Top Neighborhoods Near Congress Heights

There are a total of 24 neighborhoods in or near Congress Heights. Some of these neighborhoods include Brookland, Van Ness - Forest Hills, and Radnor - Fort Myer Heights. We've included all of these top 24 neighborhoods in or near Congress Heights, Washington, DC in the following table.

The average rent for these 24 neighborhoods in or near Congress Heights, Washington, DC is currently around $2,859 per month. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Congress Heights's average rent, which is only $1,650. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Congress Heights, Brookland has the most affordable average rent at $2,050 per month. Whereas, at $4,475 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
Brookland, Washington, DC	$1,400	$1,644	$2,250	$2,050
Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC	$1,693	$2,073	$3,150	$2,195
Radnor - Fort Myer Heights, Arlington, VA	$1,700	$2,350	$3,467	$2,300
Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC	$1,650	$2,200	$2,985	$2,400
Anacostia, Washington, DC	$2,500	$1,395	$1,850	$2,450
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC	$1,875	$2,600	$3,750	$2,539
Kingman Park, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,700	$2,850	$2,598
Trinidad - Langston, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,600	$2,450	$2,599
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC	$1,950	$2,675	$5,200	$2,656
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC	$1,673	$1,990	$3,300	$2,700
Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC	$2,235	$2,600	$3,997	$2,771
Adams Morgan, Washington, DC	$1,700	$2,450	$3,900	$2,850
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC	$1,834	$2,717	$4,323	$2,868
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC	$1,795	$2,500	$3,700	$2,900
Fairlington - Shirlington, Arlington, VA	N/A	$2,100	$3,000	$2,900
16th Street Heights - Crestwood - Brightwood Park, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,950	$2,713	$2,900
Braddock Road Metro, Alexandria, VA	$1,910	$2,338	$3,178	$2,910
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC	$1,500	$2,000	$3,200	$2,950
Downtown - Penn Quarter - Chinatown, Washington, DC	$2,109	$2,600	$3,950	$3,000
U Street - Cardozo, Washington, DC	$2,250	$2,273	$3,923	$3,200
Petworth, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,900	$2,698	$3,350
Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA	$1,750	$2,616	$3,750	$3,400
LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale, Washington, DC	$1,800	$1,700	$3,200	$3,650
Georgetown, Washington, DC	$1,990	$2,985	$4,350	$4,475

Top Counties Near Congress Heights

There are a total of 7 counties located by Congress 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 $2,800. That's roughly around $24 per sqft. 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 $3,200, Fairfax, VA is the most expensive county by Congress Heights, Washington, DC.

Typically, rent for studios in Congress Heights, Washington, DC is 318.05% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Congress Heights, Washington, DC is 56.56% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Congress Heights, Washington, DC is 57.60% more affordable 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	$1,760	$1,750	$2,100	$2,750
Arlington, VA	$1,750	$2,350	$3,200	$2,752
Alexandria, VA	$1,860	$2,150	$2,900	$2,800
Charles, MD	$1,800	$1,788	$1,900	$2,800
Anne Arundel, MD	$1,425	$2,000	$2,300	$3,000
Montgomery, MD	$1,806	$2,100	$2,561	$3,000
Fairfax, VA	$1,650	$1,955	$2,600	$3,200

Top Zipcodes Near Congress Heights

There are a total of 39 zipcodes in or near Congress Heights, Washington, DC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,873. 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 $1,600 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $5,275 per month is 20817, Bethesda, MD.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,698. That's at least $40 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 $2,088 per month. Or in other words, $35 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,950 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	$421	$1,278	$1,600	$1,600
20020, Washington, DC	$2,125	$1,395	$1,850	$2,100
20003, Washington, DC	$1,800	$2,200	$3,500	$2,399
22202, Arlington, VA	$1,773	$2,456	$3,304	$2,602
20019, Washington, DC	$2,600	$1,375	$1,850	$2,250
22314, Alexandria, VA	$1,935	$2,400	$3,225	$2,959
20002, Washington, DC	$1,700	$1,800	$2,800	$2,800
20005, Washington, DC	$1,785	$2,598	$4,051	$2,673
20001, Washington, DC	$2,003	$2,453	$3,425	$3,100
22302, Alexandria, VA	$1,850	$2,000	$2,673	$2,495

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 $1,650. 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 $421. There are a total of 1 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 $1,278 and an average price per square feet of $19.95. 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 $1,625 and an average price per square feet of $23.41. There are a total of 34 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 -0.61%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.12%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.09%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.29% 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 $1,320/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.