Average Rent in Georgetown, Washington, DC

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Current Versus Historical Georgetown, Washington, DC Rents

Georgetown rentals average $2,495 for a studio rental to $9,250 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $4,500, or roughly $54 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 $298 (17.64%) year-over-year from $1,692 to $1,990. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $583 (22.08%) year-over-year from $2,642 to $3,225. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $217 (-3.96%) year-over-year from $5,467 to $5,250. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $600 (-7.89%) year-over-year from $7,600 to $7,000. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $100 (1.01%) year-over-year from $9,900 to $10,000. 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 14.47% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 10.57% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 31.80% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.87% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.25% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$57.65	$1,990	$1,692 (17.64%)	$1,655 (20.22%)
1 BR	$44.00	$3,225	$2,642 (22.08%)	$2,408 (33.93%)
2 BR	$60.25	$5,250	$5,467 (-3.96%)	$4,783 (9.76%)
3 BR	$51.09	$7,000	$7,600 (-7.89%)	$6,158 (13.67%)
4+ BR	$43.86	$10,000	$9,900 (1.01%)	$9,750 (2.56%)

Historical Rents in Georgetown, Washington, DC

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Top Cities Near Georgetown

There are a total of 25 cities nearby Georgetown. The average rent in Georgetown is currently $2,800 per month. A total of 24 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 Georgetown, Washington, DC is McLean, VA. Monthly rents here are on average $5,770 per month.

Let's compare Georgetown, Washington, DC's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 37.26% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Georgetown, Washington, DC are about 50.00% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 52.19% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 25 total cities near Georgetown, Washington, DC in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Silver Spring, MD	$1,641	$1,800	$2,100	$2,100
Bailey's Crossroads, VA	$1,800	$2,000	$2,625	$2,575
Alexandria, VA	$1,850	$2,099	$2,819	$2,670
Washington, DC	$1,860	$2,250	$3,000	$2,700
Arlington, VA	$1,798	$2,325	$3,182	$2,700
Merrifield, VA	$1,850	$2,075	$2,850	$2,900
Tysons Corner, VA	N/A	$2,100	$2,900	$3,000
North Bethesda, MD	$1,900	$2,250	$2,600	$3,375
Bethesda, MD	$2,204	$2,475	$3,892	$4,149
McLean, VA	N/A	$1,850	$3,900	$5,770

Top Neighborhoods Near Georgetown

There are a total of 22 neighborhoods in or near Georgetown. Some of these neighborhoods include Congress Heights, Van Ness - Forest Hills, and Brookland. We've included all of these top 22 neighborhoods in or near Georgetown, Washington, DC in the following table.

The average rent for these 22 neighborhoods in or near Georgetown, Washington, DC is currently around $2,738 per month. A total of 22 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Georgetown's average rent, which is actually $4,500. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Georgetown, Congress Heights has the most affordable average rent at $1,624 per month. Whereas, at $3,675 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	$938	$1,250	$1,649	$1,624
Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC	$1,595	$2,000	$2,854	$2,053
Brookland, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,675	$2,400	$2,073
Trinidad - Langston, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,625	$2,200	$2,200
Anacostia, Washington, DC	$2,500	$1,499	$1,850	$2,200
Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC	$1,688	$2,150	$2,800	$2,350
Radnor - Fort Myer Heights, Arlington, VA	$1,800	$2,400	$3,275	$2,400
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC	$1,950	$2,400	$5,250	$2,400
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC	$1,623	$2,100	$3,125	$2,573
Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC	$2,160	$2,535	$3,875	$2,656
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC	$2,098	$2,700	$4,200	$2,700
U Street - Cardozo, Washington, DC	$2,303	$2,338	$3,600	$2,775
Fairlington - Shirlington, Arlington, VA	N/A	$2,513	$2,750	$2,798
Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA	$1,825	$2,618	$3,850	$2,800
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC	$1,900	$2,719	$4,178	$2,848
Adams Morgan, Washington, DC	$1,750	$2,360	$3,500	$2,870
16th Street Heights - Crestwood - Brightwood Park, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,875	$2,500	$2,900
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC	$1,475	$1,900	$2,995	$2,973
Braddock Road Metro, Alexandria, VA	$2,048	$2,349	$3,221	$3,000
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC	$1,745	$2,348	$3,398	$3,078
Petworth, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,799	$2,895	$3,200
LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,700	$3,000	$3,675

Top Counties Near Georgetown

There are a total of 6 counties located by Georgetown, 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 $2,900. That's roughly around $24 per sqft. A total of 6 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Alexandria, VA. Its average rent per month is $2,670. 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 34.87% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Georgetown, Washington, DC is 36.47% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Georgetown, Washington, DC is 50.00% 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	$2,099	$2,819	$2,670
Arlington, VA	$1,798	$2,325	$3,182	$2,700
Prince George's, MD	$1,475	$1,750	$2,100	$2,800
Montgomery, MD	$1,650	$2,050	$2,500	$3,000
Howard, MD	$1,300	$1,550	$2,200	$3,000
Fairfax, VA	$1,600	$1,950	$2,500	$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 $2,900. A total of 42 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 $1,624 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $5,550 per month is 22101, McLean, VA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,699. 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 Georgetown, Washington, DC is $2,062 per month. Or in other words, $34 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,749 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	$1,743	$2,350	$4,050	$3,995
20037, Washington, DC	$1,950	$2,475	$4,775	$2,450
22209, Arlington, VA	$1,800	$2,325	$3,346	$2,400
20009, Washington, DC	$1,798	$2,375	$3,500	$2,750
20008, Washington, DC	$1,676	$2,053	$3,500	$2,335
20005, Washington, DC	$1,757	$2,450	$3,844	$2,700
22201, Arlington, VA	$1,698	$2,387	$3,484	$2,607
20016, Washington, DC	$1,875	$2,708	$4,230	$2,907
20010, Washington, DC	$1,371	$1,900	$2,950	$3,200
20001, Washington, DC	$2,097	$2,400	$3,400	$3,175

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 $4,500. 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 $2,495 and an average price per square feet of $57.65. There are a total of 2 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 $3,148 and an average price per square feet of $44.00. There are a total of 17 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 $5,000 and an average price per square feet of $60.25. There are a total of 15 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 0.18%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.22%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.04%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.08% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Georgetown, Washington, DC?

A reasonable rent price in Georgetown, Washington, DC is around $3,600/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.