Average Rent in Georgetown, Washington, DC

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Current Versus Historical Georgetown, Washington, DC Rents

Georgetown rentals average $1,850 for a studio rental to $10,000 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $4,450, or roughly $50 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $75 (3.70%) year-over-year from $2,025 to $2,100. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,037 (39.69%) year-over-year from $2,613 to $3,650. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,792 (40.19%) year-over-year from $4,458 to $6,250. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $617 (9.30%) year-over-year from $6,633 to $7,250. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $2,942 (35.95%) year-over-year from $8,183 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 16.67% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 17.46% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 39.46% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.40% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.23% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Jun 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $47.91 $2,100 $2,025 (3.70%) $3,967 (-47.06%)
1 BR $48.67 $3,650 $2,613 (39.69%) $3,082 (18.42%)
2 BR $52.20 $6,250 $4,458 (40.19%) $4,266 (46.51%)
3 BR $49.97 $7,250 $6,633 (9.30%) $5,575 (30.04%)
4+ BR $55.20 $11,125 $8,183 (35.95%) $9,192 (21.03%)

Historical Rents in Georgetown, Washington, DC

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Top Cities Near Georgetown

There are a total of 22 cities nearby Georgetown. The average rent in Georgetown is currently $2,800 per month. A total of 20 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Silver Spring, MD, with an average rent of $2,300, 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 $5,800 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 24.32% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 43.25% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Georgetown, Washington, DC are about 52.01% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 54.29% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 22 total cities near Georgetown, Washington, DC in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Silver Spring, MD $1,583 $1,895 $2,419 $2,300
Arlington, VA $1,800 $2,345 $3,225 $2,726
Washington, DC $1,850 $2,400 $3,200 $2,750
Alexandria, VA $1,895 $2,200 $2,904 $2,818
North Bethesda, MD $1,936 $2,100 $2,850 $3,150
Tysons Corner, VA $1,990 $2,100 $2,900 $3,200
Oakton, VA N/A $1,950 $2,625 $3,325
Bethesda, MD $2,226 $2,636 $3,740 $3,535
Potomac, MD N/A $1,775 $3,000 $5,000
McLean, VA N/A $1,995 $3,095 $5,800

Top Neighborhoods Near Georgetown

There are a total of 21 neighborhoods in or near Georgetown. Some of these neighborhoods include Congress Heights, Van Ness - Forest Hills, and Anacostia. We've included all of these top 21 neighborhoods in or near Georgetown, Washington, DC in the following table.

The average rent for these 21 neighborhoods in or near Georgetown, Washington, DC is currently around $2,800 per month. A total of 21 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Georgetown's average rent, which is actually $4,450. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Georgetown, Congress Heights has the most affordable average rent at $1,695 per month. Whereas, at $3,775 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 $1,525 $1,263 $1,600 $1,695
Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC $1,518 $1,973 $2,884 $1,985
Anacostia, Washington, DC $2,500 $1,425 $2,000 $2,288
Trinidad - Langston, Washington, DC N/A $1,550 $2,250 $2,323
16th Street Heights - Crestwood - Brightwood Park, Washington, DC N/A $1,875 $2,350 $2,397
Radnor - Fort Myer Heights, Arlington, VA $1,695 $2,350 $3,495 $2,488
Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC $1,650 $2,225 $5,021 $2,495
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC $1,825 $2,600 $4,100 $2,500
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC $1,725 $2,050 $3,000 $2,700
Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC $2,105 $2,638 $3,700 $2,788
Petworth, Washington, DC $1,500 $2,048 $2,685 $2,800
Braddock Road Metro, Alexandria, VA $2,180 $2,403 $3,152 $2,873
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC $1,950 $3,037 $5,005 $2,875
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC $1,745 $2,716 $4,339 $2,898
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC $1,540 $1,950 $3,000 $2,950
Downtown - Penn Quarter - Chinatown, Washington, DC $2,131 $2,625 $3,795 $2,950
Crystal City Shops, Arlington, VA $2,235 $2,458 $3,250 $2,989
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC $1,795 $2,550 $3,605 $3,000
Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA $1,875 $2,670 $3,826 $3,075
U Street - Cardozo, Washington, DC $1,925 $2,263 $3,553 $3,095
LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale, Washington, DC N/A $1,975 $2,950 $3,775

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 $2,906. 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 $2,600. 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 7.03% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Georgetown, Washington, DC is 40.88% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Georgetown, Washington, DC is 53.19% 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 $1,640 $1,725 $2,128 $2,600
Arlington, VA $1,800 $2,345 $3,225 $2,726
Alexandria, VA $1,895 $2,200 $2,904 $2,818
Montgomery, MD $2,058 $2,100 $2,500 $2,995
Howard, MD $1,295 $1,650 $2,350 $3,100
Fairfax, VA $1,550 $1,950 $2,555 $3,200

Top Zipcodes Near Georgetown

There are a total of 43 zipcodes in or near Georgetown, Washington, DC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,850. 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 $1,673 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $6,000 per month is 22101, McLean, VA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,695. 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 $2,000 per month. Or in other words, $35 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 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 $2,100 $2,250 $3,498 $3,250
20037, Washington, DC $1,950 $2,900 $4,677 $2,925
22209, Arlington, VA $1,695 $2,375 $3,486 $2,636
20009, Washington, DC $1,799 $2,300 $3,338 $2,850
20008, Washington, DC $1,557 $2,000 $3,555 $2,359
20005, Washington, DC $1,800 $2,625 $3,798 $2,650
22201, Arlington, VA $1,880 $2,345 $3,442 $2,658
20016, Washington, DC $1,745 $2,709 $4,339 $2,946
20010, Washington, DC $1,540 $1,950 $3,038 $3,313
20001, Washington, DC $1,950 $2,400 $3,400 $3,070

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 $4,450. 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 $1,850 and an average price per square feet of $47.91. There are a total of 4 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 $3,425 and an average price per square feet of $48.67. There are a total of 20 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 $5,400 and an average price per square feet of $52.20. There are a total of 16 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 0.04%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.40%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.40%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.09% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Georgetown, Washington, DC?
A reasonable rent price in Georgetown, Washington, DC is around $3,560/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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