Average Rent in District of Columbia

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Current Versus Historical District of Columbia Rents

District of Columbia rentals average $1,890 for a studio rental to $5,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,750, or roughly $39 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $482 (-20.27%) year-over-year from $2,377 to $1,895. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $909 (-28.14%) year-over-year from $3,229 to $2,320. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $897 (-22.04%) year-over-year from $4,069 to $3,173. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $2,401 (-38.72%) year-over-year from $6,201 to $3,800. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $25 (0.45%) year-over-year from $5,575 to $5,600. 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 1.37% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.47% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.86% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.41% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.00% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Aug 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$48.95	$1,895	$2,377 (-20.27%)	$2,358 (-19.64%)
1 BR	$42.23	$2,320	$3,229 (-28.14%)	$3,195 (-27.38%)
2 BR	$38.81	$3,173	$4,069 (-22.04%)	$4,001 (-20.70%)
3 BR	$31.00	$3,800	$6,201 (-38.72%)	$6,141 (-38.12%)
4+ BR	$30.77	$5,600	$5,575 (0.45%)	$4,734 (18.30%)

Historical Rents in District of Columbia

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Top Cities Near District of Columbia

There are a total of 29 cities nearby District of Columbia. The average rent in District of Columbia is currently $2,875 per month. A total of 10 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. 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 District of Columbia is McLean, VA. Monthly rents here are on average $5,800 per month.

Let's compare District of Columbia's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 14.13% more expensive. Two bedrooms in District of Columbia are about 21.88% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 10.53% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 29 total cities near District of Columbia in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Hyattsville, MD	$1,687	$2,179	$2,400	$2,474
Bailey's Crossroads, VA	$1,800	$2,200	$2,800	$2,681
Alexandria, VA	$1,850	$2,100	$2,900	$2,700
Arlington, VA	$1,800	$2,378	$3,250	$2,750
Washington, DC	$1,890	$2,300	$3,200	$2,750
Annandale, VA	N/A	$1,825	$2,250	$3,150
Kingstowne, VA	N/A	$1,650	$2,800	$3,300
West Falls Church, VA	N/A	$1,850	$2,100	$3,625
Bethesda, MD	$2,204	$2,475	$3,780	$4,114
McLean, VA	N/A	$1,975	$2,950	$5,800

Top Neighborhoods Near District of Columbia

There are a total of 27 neighborhoods in or near District of Columbia. Some of these neighborhoods include Congress Heights, Brookland, and Van Ness - Forest Hills. We've included all of these top 27 neighborhoods in or near District of Columbia in the following table.

The average rent for these 27 neighborhoods in or near District of Columbia is currently around $2,775 per month. A total of 13 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only fourteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,775. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than District of Columbia's average rent, which is only $2,750. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near District of Columbia, Congress Heights has the most affordable average rent at $1,600 per month. Whereas, at $4,375 average rent per month, Georgetown is the most expensive neighborhood in or near District of Columbia. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Congress Heights, Washington, DC	$938	$1,250	$1,600	$1,600
Brookland, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,695	$2,299	$2,034
Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC	$1,613	$2,031	$3,014	$2,103
Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC	$1,725	$2,200	$2,900	$2,299
Trinidad - Langston, Washington, DC	$1,975	$1,625	$2,300	$2,300
Radnor - Fort Myer Heights, Arlington, VA	$1,800	$2,400	$3,525	$2,350
Anacostia, Washington, DC	$2,500	$1,500	$1,850	$2,450
Kingman Park, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,495	$2,750	$2,500
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC	$1,950	$2,475	$5,778	$2,538
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC	$1,950	$2,700	$4,295	$2,614
SW Ballpark - Navy Yard, Washington, DC	$2,458	$2,669	$3,555	$2,702
Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC	$2,083	$2,565	$3,800	$2,711
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC	$1,673	$2,148	$3,223	$2,750
Fairlington - Shirlington, Arlington, VA	N/A	$2,125	$2,850	$2,775
Marshall Heights - Lincoln Heights, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,368	$1,840	$2,799
Petworth, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,776	$2,748	$2,810
16th Street Heights - Crestwood - Brightwood Park, Washington, DC	N/A	$2,000	$2,800	$2,850
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC	$1,950	$2,689	$4,313	$2,852
Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA	$1,825	$2,598	$3,674	$2,922
Adams Morgan, Washington, DC	$1,698	$2,495	$3,500	$2,925
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC	$1,450	$1,900	$3,200	$2,950
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC	$1,675	$2,450	$3,200	$2,950
Downtown - Penn Quarter - Chinatown, Washington, DC	$2,100	$2,750	$3,950	$3,000
Braddock Road Metro, Alexandria, VA	$2,160	$2,318	$3,200	$3,000
U Street - Cardozo, Washington, DC	$2,318	$2,495	$3,900	$3,065
LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,663	$3,000	$3,600
Georgetown, Washington, DC	$2,495	$3,062	$4,850	$4,375

Top Counties Near District of Columbia

There are a total of 7 counties located by District of Columbia. 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. A total of 2 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Alexandria, VA. Its average rent per month is $2,700. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,200, Fairfax, VA is the most expensive county by District of Columbia.

Typically, rent for studios in District of Columbia is 9.13% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in District of Columbia is 13.04% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in District of Columbia is 21.88% more expensive 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	$2,100	$2,900	$2,700
Arlington, VA	$1,800	$2,378	$3,250	$2,750
Prince George's, MD	$1,680	$1,850	$2,150	$2,795
Charles, MD	$1,800	$1,500	$2,000	$2,800
Montgomery, MD	$1,718	$2,000	$2,500	$3,097
Fairfax, VA	$1,600	$2,000	$2,500	$3,200
Fairfax, VA	N/A	$1,850	$2,350	$3,200

Top Zipcodes Near District of Columbia

There are a total of 45 zipcodes in or near District of Columbia. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,900. A total of 18 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 $5,600 per month is 22101, McLean, VA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,675. That's at least $38 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near District of Columbia is $2,048 per month. Or in other words, $34 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,800 per month. Which comes out to $31 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in District of Columbia. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
20001, Washington, DC	$2,059	$2,500	$3,300	$3,103
20016, Washington, DC	$1,919	$2,681	$4,348	$2,924
20002, Washington, DC	$1,812	$1,875	$2,773	$2,600
22202, Arlington, VA	$2,030	$2,462	$3,500	$2,800
22314, Alexandria, VA	$2,250	$2,355	$3,295	$2,998
22201, Arlington, VA	$1,750	$2,431	$3,563	$2,700
20003, Washington, DC	$2,275	$2,300	$3,531	$2,700
20020, Washington, DC	$2,332	$2,175	$2,000	$2,425
20009, Washington, DC	$1,748	$2,425	$3,500	$2,900
20037, Washington, DC	$1,950	$2,538	$5,069	$2,679

Frequently Asked Questions - District of Columbia Average Rents

What is the average rent price in District of Columbia?

The average monthly rental price for District of Columbia apartments for rent is approximately $2,750. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia.

How much is a studio apartment in District of Columbia?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,890 and an average price per square feet of $48.95. There are a total of 179 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in District of Columbia.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in District of Columbia?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,300 and an average price per square feet of $42.23. There are a total of 1,003 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in District of Columbia.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in District of Columbia?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,200 and an average price per square feet of $38.81. There are a total of 786 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in District of Columbia.

How have rent prices in District of Columbia changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in District of Columbia can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.20%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.28%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.22%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.39% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in District of Columbia?

A reasonable rent price in District of Columbia is around $2,200/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.