Average Rent in Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC

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Current Versus Historical Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC Rents

Mount Vernon Square rentals average $2,160 for a studio rental to $5,800 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,656, or roughly $44 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $518 (31.57%) year-over-year from $1,642 to $2,160. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $192 (7.89%) year-over-year from $2,432 to $2,624. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $19 (0.49%) year-over-year from $3,930 to $3,949. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,617 (36.89%) year-over-year from $4,383 to $6,000. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,350 (-18.88%) year-over-year from $7,150 to $5,800. 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 1.75% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.79% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 9.70% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.96% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Sep 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $50.45 $2,160 $1,642 (31.57%) $4,656 (-53.61%)
1 BR $43.16 $2,624 $2,432 (7.89%) $2,767 (-5.17%)
2 BR $45.13 $3,949 $3,930 (0.49%) $3,328 (18.65%)
4+ BR $44.11 $5,800 $7,150 (-18.88%) $4,000 (45.00%)

Historical Rents in Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC

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Top Cities Near Mount Vernon Square

There are a total of 24 cities nearby Mount Vernon Square. The average rent in Mount Vernon Square is currently $2,825 per month. A total of 3 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 Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC is McLean, VA. Monthly rents here are on average $5,770 per month.

Let's compare Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC is 74.54% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 21.10% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC are about 34.83% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 24 total cities near Mount Vernon Square, 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
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
Potomac, MD $1,510 $1,950 $2,575 $4,450
McLean, VA N/A $1,850 $3,900 $5,770

Top Neighborhoods Near Mount Vernon Square

There are a total of 22 neighborhoods in or near Mount Vernon Square. 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 Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC in the following table.

The average rent for these 22 neighborhoods in or near Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC is currently around $2,786 per month. A total of 9 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only thirteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,786. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Mount Vernon Square's average rent, which is only $2,656. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Mount Vernon Square, Congress Heights has the most affordable average rent at $1,624 per month. Whereas, at $4,500 average rent per month, Georgetown is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Mount Vernon Square. 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
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
Georgetown, Washington, DC $2,495 $3,148 $5,000 $4,500

Top Counties Near Mount Vernon Square

There are a total of 6 counties located by Mount Vernon Square, 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. 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 Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC.

Typically, rent for studios in Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC is 24.77% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC is 21.10% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC is 35.48% 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 Mount Vernon Square

There are a total of 43 zipcodes in or near Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,800. A total of 15 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 $1,698. 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 Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC is $2,053 per month. Or in other words, $34 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,797 per month. Which comes out to $31 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
20001, Washington, DC $2,097 $2,400 $3,400 $3,175
20005, Washington, DC $1,757 $2,450 $3,844 $2,700
20002, Washington, DC $1,700 $1,995 $2,600 $2,500
20009, Washington, DC $1,798 $2,375 $3,500 $2,750
20003, Washington, DC $1,900 $2,100 $3,175 $2,445
20037, Washington, DC $1,950 $2,475 $4,775 $2,450
20010, Washington, DC $1,371 $1,900 $2,950 $3,200
20008, Washington, DC $1,676 $2,053 $3,500 $2,335
20007, Washington, DC $1,743 $2,350 $4,050 $3,995
22209, Arlington, VA $1,800 $2,325 $3,346 $2,400

Frequently Asked Questions - Mount Vernon Square Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC?
The average monthly rental price for Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC apartments for rent is approximately $2,656. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do Mount Vernon Square, 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 Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC.
How much is a studio apartment in Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,160 and an average price per square feet of $50.45. There are a total of 8 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Mount Vernon Square.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,535 and an average price per square feet of $43.16. There are a total of 39 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Mount Vernon Square.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,875 and an average price per square feet of $45.13. There are a total of 18 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Mount Vernon Square.
How have rent prices in Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.32%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.08%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.37% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC?
A reasonable rent price in Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC is around $2,124/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.