Average Rent in Dupont Circle, Washington, DC

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Current Versus Historical Dupont Circle, Washington, DC Rents

Dupont Circle rentals average $1,950 for a studio rental to $0 for a 3-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,075, or roughly $4 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 decreased by $33 (-1.75%) year-over-year from $1,908 to $1,875. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $75 (-2.91%) year-over-year from $2,575 to $2,500. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $853 (23.37%) year-over-year from $3,648 to $4,500. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $7,000 (87.50%) year-over-year from $8,000 to $15,000. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $3,253 (41.98%) year-over-year from $7,748 to $11,000. 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 1.75% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.94% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 9.98% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 57.89% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.13% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$4.37	$1,875	$1,908 (-1.75%)	$2,529 (-25.86%)
1 BR	$3.99	$2,500	$2,575 (-2.91%)	$2,154 (16.05%)
2 BR	$5.30	$4,500	$3,648 (23.37%)	$3,487 (29.06%)

Historical Rents in Dupont Circle, Washington, DC

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Top Cities Near Dupont Circle

There are a total of 11 cities nearby Dupont Circle. The average rent in Dupont Circle is currently $3,000 per month. A total of 6 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Germantown, MD, with an average rent of $2,500, 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 $5,575 per month.

Let's compare Dupont Circle, Washington, DC's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 14.00% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Dupont Circle, Washington, DC are about 33.33% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about inf% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 11 total cities near Dupont Circle, Washington, DC in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Germantown, MD	N/A	$1,675	$2,062	$2,500
Gaithersburg, MD	N/A	$1,895	$2,150	$2,700
Alexandria, VA	$1,825	$2,300	$2,995	$2,910
Washington, DC	$2,026	$2,608	$3,400	$2,919
Arlington, VA	$1,900	$2,500	$3,500	$3,000
Rockville, MD	N/A	$2,172	$2,700	$3,237
Tysons Corner, VA	N/A	$2,568	$3,000	$3,325
Bethesda, MD	$2,174	$2,754	$3,872	$3,745
North Bethesda, MD	N/A	$2,100	$4,930	$4,700
McLean, VA	N/A	$1,950	$3,250	$5,575

Top Neighborhoods Near Dupont Circle

There are a total of 11 neighborhoods in or near Dupont Circle. Some of these neighborhoods include Congress Heights, Anacostia, and Van Ness - Forest Hills. We've included all of these top 11 neighborhoods in or near Dupont Circle, Washington, DC in the following chart.

The average rent for these 11 neighborhoods in or near Dupont Circle, Washington, DC is currently around $2,775 per month. A total of 10 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only a single neighborhood out of these neighborhoods has a higher average rent. 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 $3,350 average rent per month, Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Dupont Circle. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Congress Heights, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,300	$1,600	$1,600
Anacostia, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,500	$1,800	$1,900
Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC	$1,657	$2,117	$3,271	$2,200
Trinidad - Langston, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,675	$2,398	$2,400
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC	$2,039	$2,550	$4,426	$2,550
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC	N/A	$2,000	$3,038	$2,775
Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC	$2,213	$2,745	$4,313	$2,790
Braddock Road Metro, Alexandria, VA	$2,168	$2,335	$3,206	$2,918
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC	N/A	$2,100	$3,000	$3,000
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC	$2,073	$2,919	$4,392	$3,071
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC	$2,000	$3,313	$5,280	$3,350

Top Counties Near Dupont Circle

There are a total of 11 counties located by Dupont Circle, Washington, DC. Some of these counties include Prince George's, MD, Alexandria, VA, and District of Columbia, DC. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,960. That's roughly around $2 per sqft. A total of 4 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Prince George's, MD. It's average rent per month is $2,738. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,300, Fairfax, VA is the most expensive county by Dupont Circle, Washington, DC.

Typically, rent for studios in Dupont Circle, Washington, DC is 4.49% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Dupont Circle, Washington, DC is 10.89% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Dupont Circle, Washington, DC is 33.67% more expensive 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	$1,565	$1,650	$2,000	$2,738
Alexandria, VA	$1,825	$2,300	$2,995	$2,910
District of Columbia, DC	$2,026	$2,608	$3,400	$2,919
Arlington, VA	$1,900	$2,500	$3,500	$3,000
Montgomery, MD	$2,030	$2,200	$2,975	$3,200
Fairfax, VA	$1,700	$1,950	$2,615	$3,300

Top Zipcodes Near Dupont Circle

There are a total of 9 zipcodes in or near Dupont Circle, Washington, DC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,850. A total of 7 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 20008, Washington, DC at $2,449 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,819 per month is 20852, North Bethesda, MD.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,662. That's at least $3 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 $2,160 per month. Or in other words, $3 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,225 per month. Which comes out to $3 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 9 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
20037, Washington, DC	$2,000	$3,286	$5,212	$3,451
20008, Washington, DC	$1,662	$2,160	$3,365	$2,449
22201, Arlington, VA	$2,281	$2,524	$3,712	$2,752
22204, Arlington, VA	$1,700	$1,950	$2,550	$2,500
22314, Alexandria, VA	$2,168	$2,388	$3,225	$2,983
22304, Alexandria, VA	N/A	$2,190	$2,650	$2,706
20852, North Bethesda, MD	N/A	$2,048	$5,007	$4,819
20878, North Potomac, MD	N/A	$1,823	$2,250	$2,850
22191, Marumsco, VA	N/A	$1,600	$2,050	$2,900

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 $3,075. 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 $1,950 and an average price per square feet of $4.37. There are a total of 2 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 $2,525 and an average price per square feet of $3.99. There are a total of 10 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 $4,500 and an average price per square feet of $5.30. There are a total of 7 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 -0.02%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.03%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.23%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.88% 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 $2,460/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.