Average Rent in Dupont Circle, Washington, DC

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Current Versus Historical Dupont Circle, Washington, DC Rents

Dupont Circle rentals average $2,025 for a studio rental to $7,625 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,700, or roughly $50 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 increased by $480 (25.02%) year-over-year from $1,920 to $2,400. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $250 (10.00%) year-over-year from $2,500 to $2,750. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,185 (27.46%) year-over-year from $4,315 to $5,500. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $283 (-4.12%) year-over-year from $6,883 to $6,600. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $5,375 (-41.35%) year-over-year from $13,000 to $7,625. 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 17.98% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.05% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 26.80% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.33% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 7.58% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$50.38	$2,400	$1,920 (25.02%)	$1,885 (27.32%)
1 BR	$49.22	$2,750	$2,500 (10.00%)	$2,375 (15.81%)
2 BR	$51.69	$5,500	$4,315 (27.46%)	$3,942 (39.53%)
3 BR	$49.05	$6,600	$6,883 (-4.12%)	$6,069 (8.75%)
4+ BR	$33.68	$7,625	$13,000 (-41.35%)	$10,950 (-30.37%)

Historical Rents in Dupont Circle, Washington, DC

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Top Cities Near Dupont Circle

There are a total of 28 cities nearby Dupont Circle. The average rent in Dupont Circle is currently $2,825 per month. A total of 7 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Silver Spring, MD, with an average rent of $2,133, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Dupont Circle, Washington, DC is McLean, VA. Monthly rents here are on average $5,750 per month.

Let's compare Dupont Circle, Washington, DC's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 28.33% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Dupont Circle, Washington, DC are about 35.06% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 50.00% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 28 total cities near Dupont Circle, Washington, DC in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Silver Spring, MD	$1,646	$1,800	$2,175	$2,133
Hyattsville, MD	$1,650	$2,179	$2,427	$2,474
Alexandria, VA	$1,850	$2,100	$2,850	$2,650
Bailey's Crossroads, VA	$1,800	$2,250	$2,800	$2,681
Arlington, VA	$1,781	$2,365	$3,200	$2,725
Washington, DC	$1,895	$2,300	$3,150	$2,731
Tysons Corner, VA	N/A	$2,100	$2,925	$2,995
Annandale, VA	N/A	$1,825	$2,125	$3,100
Bethesda, MD	$2,204	$2,480	$3,893	$4,025
McLean, VA	N/A	$1,920	$3,900	$5,750

Top Neighborhoods Near Dupont Circle

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

The average rent for these 24 neighborhoods in or near Dupont Circle, Washington, DC is currently around $2,750 per month. A total of 10 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only fourteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,750. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Dupont Circle's average rent, which is only $2,700. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Dupont Circle, Congress Heights has the most affordable average rent at $1,600 per month. Whereas, at $4,500 average rent per month, Georgetown is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Dupont Circle. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Congress Heights, Washington, DC	$938	$1,280	$1,598	$1,600
Brookland, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,663	$2,350	$2,100
Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC	$1,670	$2,028	$3,000	$2,153
Anacostia, Washington, DC	$2,500	$1,499	$1,925	$2,275
Trinidad - Langston, Washington, DC	$1,975	$1,700	$2,300	$2,287
Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC	$1,725	$2,150	$2,800	$2,300
Radnor - Fort Myer Heights, Arlington, VA	$1,800	$2,400	$3,275	$2,409
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC	$1,950	$2,450	$5,287	$2,450
Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC	$2,218	$2,550	$3,992	$2,600
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC	$1,673	$2,050	$3,000	$2,600
SW Ballpark - Navy Yard, Washington, DC	$2,458	$2,669	$3,555	$2,701
Fairlington - Shirlington, Arlington, VA	N/A	$2,450	$2,800	$2,750
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC	$1,475	$1,900	$2,973	$2,750
Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA	$1,825	$2,600	$3,842	$2,803
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC	$1,888	$2,722	$4,276	$2,854
Adams Morgan, Washington, DC	$1,750	$2,360	$3,475	$2,900
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC	$1,695	$2,348	$3,400	$2,950
16th Street Heights - Crestwood - Brightwood Park, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,900	$2,850	$2,950
Downtown - Penn Quarter - Chinatown, Washington, DC	$2,100	$2,725	$4,000	$3,000
Braddock Road Metro, Alexandria, VA	$2,055	$2,350	$3,295	$3,067
U Street - Cardozo, Washington, DC	$2,288	$2,473	$3,750	$3,103
Petworth, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,800	$2,812	$3,200
LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,700	$2,800	$3,600
Georgetown, Washington, DC	$2,495	$3,148	$4,925	$4,500

Top Counties Near Dupont Circle

There are a total of 6 counties located by Dupont Circle, 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 $2,898. That's roughly around $24 per sqft. A total of one county has a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Alexandria, VA. Its average rent per month is $2,650. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,200, Fairfax, VA is the most expensive county by Dupont Circle, Washington, DC.

Typically, rent for studios in Dupont Circle, Washington, DC is 18.52% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Dupont Circle, Washington, DC is 25.00% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Dupont Circle, Washington, DC is 35.06% 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	$2,850	$2,650
Arlington, VA	$1,781	$2,365	$3,200	$2,725
Prince George's, MD	$1,643	$1,850	$2,150	$2,795
Howard, MD	$1,300	$1,650	$2,200	$3,000
Montgomery, MD	$1,650	$2,050	$2,500	$3,050
Fairfax, VA	$1,650	$2,000	$2,500	$3,200

Top Zipcodes Near Dupont Circle

There are a total of 45 zipcodes in or near Dupont Circle, Washington, DC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,900. A total of 19 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 $5,450 per month is 22101, McLean, VA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,650. 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 Dupont Circle, Washington, DC is $2,082 per month. Or in other words, $34 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,795 per month. Which comes out to $30 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Dupont Circle, Washington, DC. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
20005, Washington, DC	$1,800	$2,525	$3,978	$2,650
20037, Washington, DC	$1,950	$2,650	$4,800	$2,632
20009, Washington, DC	$1,750	$2,400	$3,500	$2,750
20001, Washington, DC	$2,083	$2,498	$3,400	$3,070
20007, Washington, DC	$1,743	$2,450	$4,050	$3,948
20010, Washington, DC	$1,371	$1,900	$2,950	$2,950
20008, Washington, DC	$1,687	$2,071	$3,610	$2,500
22209, Arlington, VA	$1,800	$2,400	$3,346	$2,500
20002, Washington, DC	$1,750	$1,995	$2,700	$2,500
20003, Washington, DC	$2,275	$2,300	$3,500	$2,696

Frequently Asked Questions - Dupont Circle Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Dupont Circle, Washington, DC?

The average monthly rental price for Dupont Circle, Washington, DC apartments for rent is approximately $2,700. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Dupont Circle, 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 Dupont Circle, Washington, DC.

How much is a studio apartment in Dupont Circle, Washington, DC?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,025 and an average price per square feet of $50.38. There are a total of 22 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Dupont Circle.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Dupont Circle, Washington, DC?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,700 and an average price per square feet of $49.22. There are a total of 42 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Dupont Circle.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Dupont Circle, Washington, DC?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,850 and an average price per square feet of $51.69. There are a total of 12 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Dupont Circle.

How have rent prices in Dupont Circle, Washington, DC changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Dupont Circle, Washington, DC can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.25%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.10%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.27%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.04% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Dupont Circle, Washington, DC?

A reasonable rent price in Dupont Circle, Washington, DC is around $2,160/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.