Average Rent in Georgetown, Washington, DC

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Current Versus Historical Georgetown, Washington, DC Rents

Georgetown rentals average $1,990 for a studio rental to $11,125 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $4,475, or roughly $48 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 increased by $98 (5.20%) year-over-year from $1,892 to $1,990. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $677 (29.44%) year-over-year from $2,298 to $2,975. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $317 (-6.90%) year-over-year from $4,592 to $4,275. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $83 (1.22%) year-over-year from $6,817 to $6,900. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $2,292 (25.94%) year-over-year from $8,833 to $11,125. 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 6.99% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.03% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.77% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.97% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 19.95% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Jul 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $45.40 $1,990 $1,892 (5.20%) $2,000 (-0.50%)
1 BR $52.80 $2,975 $2,298 (29.44%) $2,775 (7.21%)
2 BR $48.63 $4,275 $4,592 (-6.90%) $4,466 (-4.27%)
3 BR $46.09 $6,900 $6,817 (1.22%) $6,325 (9.09%)
4+ BR $57.57 $11,125 $8,833 (25.94%) $9,542 (16.59%)

Historical Rents in Georgetown, Washington, DC

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Top Cities Near Georgetown

There are a total of 24 cities nearby Georgetown. The average rent in Georgetown is currently $2,875 per month. A total of 22 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. 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 Georgetown, Washington, DC is McLean, VA. Monthly rents here are on average $5,698 per month.

Let's compare Georgetown, Washington, DC's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Georgetown, Washington, DC is 42.21% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 34.84% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Georgetown, Washington, DC are about 41.38% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 53.26% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 24 total cities near Georgetown, Washington, DC in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Silver Spring, MD $1,594 $1,875 $2,422 $2,225
Aspen Hill, MD N/A $1,548 $2,148 $2,500
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
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 Georgetown

There are a total of 24 neighborhoods in or near Georgetown. 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 Georgetown, Washington, DC in the following table.

The average rent for these 24 neighborhoods in or near Georgetown, Washington, DC is currently around $2,810 per month. A total of 24 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Georgetown's average rent, which is actually $4,475. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Georgetown, Congress Heights has the most affordable average rent at $1,650 per month. Whereas, at $3,650 average rent per month, LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Georgetown. View the following table for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Congress Heights, Washington, DC $421 $1,278 $1,625 $1,650
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
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
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC $1,795 $2,500 $3,700 $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

Top Counties Near Georgetown

There are a total of 6 counties located by Georgetown, 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 $2,900. That's roughly around $25 per sqft. A total of 6 counties have a lower average rent. 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 Georgetown, Washington, DC.

Typically, rent for studios in Georgetown, Washington, DC is 11.81% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Georgetown, Washington, DC is 32.08% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Georgetown, Washington, DC is 40.68% more expensive 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
Montgomery, MD $1,806 $2,100 $2,561 $3,000
Howard, MD N/A $1,650 $2,250 $3,150
Fairfax, VA $1,650 $1,955 $2,600 $3,200

Top Zipcodes Near Georgetown

There are a total of 44 zipcodes in or near Georgetown, Washington, DC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,917. A total of 41 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 $5,275 per month is 20817, Bethesda, MD.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,679. That's at least $39 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Georgetown, Washington, DC is $2,008 per month. Or in other words, $35 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,813 per month. Which comes out to $31 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Georgetown, Washington, DC. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
20007, Washington, DC $1,950 $2,200 $3,853 $3,350
20037, Washington, DC $1,950 $2,775 $4,750 $2,800
22209, Arlington, VA $1,698 $2,350 $3,608 $2,350
20009, Washington, DC $1,875 $2,369 $3,650 $2,873
20008, Washington, DC $1,661 $2,158 $3,620 $2,420
20005, Washington, DC $1,785 $2,598 $4,051 $2,673
22201, Arlington, VA $1,892 $2,457 $3,459 $2,850
20016, Washington, DC $1,834 $2,710 $4,353 $2,933
20010, Washington, DC $1,509 $1,950 $3,000 $2,900
20001, Washington, DC $2,003 $2,453 $3,425 $3,100

Frequently Asked Questions - Georgetown Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Georgetown, Washington, DC?
The average monthly rental price for Georgetown, Washington, DC apartments for rent is approximately $4,475. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do Georgetown, 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 Georgetown, Washington, DC.
How much is a studio apartment in Georgetown, Washington, DC?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,990 and an average price per square feet of $45.40. There are a total of 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Georgetown.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in Georgetown, Washington, DC?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,985 and an average price per square feet of $52.80. There are a total of 22 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Georgetown.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in Georgetown, Washington, DC?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $4,350 and an average price per square feet of $48.63. There are a total of 19 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Georgetown.
How have rent prices in Georgetown, Washington, DC changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in Georgetown, Washington, DC can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.05%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.29%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.07%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Georgetown, Washington, DC?
A reasonable rent price in Georgetown, Washington, DC is around $3,580/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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