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 $2,046 for a studio rental to $5,800 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,543, or roughly $43 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $251 (13.96%) year-over-year from $1,795 to $2,046. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $12 (0.49%) year-over-year from $2,378 to $2,390. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $92 (2.47%) year-over-year from $3,713 to $3,805. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $2,425 (53.06%) year-over-year from $4,570 to $6,995. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $350 (6.42%) year-over-year from $5,450 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 down by 1.51% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.55% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.66% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.98% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.46% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Oct 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $46.04 $2,046 $1,795 (13.96%) $4,055 (-49.55%)
1 BR $41.58 $2,390 $2,378 (0.49%) $2,667 (-10.38%)
2 BR $42.64 $3,805 $3,713 (2.47%) $3,258 (16.78%)
3 BR $54.44 $6,995 $4,570 (53.06%) $5,098 (37.20%)
4+ BR $44.11 $5,800 $5,450 (6.42%) $2,350 (146.81%)

Historical Rents in Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC

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Top Cities Near Mount Vernon Square

There are a total of 25 cities nearby Mount Vernon Square. The average rent in Mount Vernon Square is currently $2,842 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 $5,198 per month.

Let's compare Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 16.95% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC are about 34.33% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 52.82% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 25 total cities near Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Silver Spring, MD $1,500 $1,825 $2,150 $2,100
Hyattsville, MD $1,665 $2,179 $2,214 $2,400
Alexandria, VA $1,600 $2,025 $2,750 $2,612
Bailey's Crossroads, VA $1,700 $2,521 $2,595 $2,651
Washington, DC $1,850 $2,200 $3,072 $2,700
Arlington, VA $1,783 $2,300 $3,172 $2,700
Tysons Corner, VA N/A $2,025 $2,863 $2,900
North Bethesda, MD $1,725 $2,100 $2,750 $2,975
Bethesda, MD $2,171 $2,441 $3,834 $3,695
McLean, VA N/A $1,900 $3,900 $5,198

Top Neighborhoods Near Mount Vernon Square

There are a total of 25 neighborhoods in or near Mount Vernon Square. Some of these neighborhoods include Congress Heights, Van Ness - Forest Hills, and Radnor - Fort Myer Heights. We've included all of these top 25 neighborhoods in or near Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC in the following table.

The average rent for these 25 neighborhoods in or near Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC is currently around $2,716 per month. A total of 10 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only fifteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,716. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Mount Vernon Square's average rent, which is only $2,543. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Mount Vernon Square, Congress Heights has the most affordable average rent at $1,595 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 $1,000 $1,200 $1,599 $1,595
Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC $1,470 $1,983 $2,982 $2,001
Radnor - Fort Myer Heights, Arlington, VA $1,800 $2,100 $3,250 $2,100
Trinidad - Langston, Washington, DC $1,788 $1,600 $2,000 $2,125
Anacostia, Washington, DC $1,950 $1,497 $1,800 $2,175
Brookland, Washington, DC N/A $1,700 $2,650 $2,350
Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC $1,725 $2,199 $2,995 $2,375
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC $1,900 $2,400 $5,116 $2,400
Marshall Heights - Lincoln Heights, Washington, DC N/A $1,350 $1,875 $2,445
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC $1,935 $2,650 $4,260 $2,490
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC $1,700 $1,999 $3,000 $2,600
Kingman Park, Washington, DC N/A $1,735 $2,700 $2,610
SW Ballpark - Navy Yard, Washington, DC $2,458 $2,684 $3,555 $2,716
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC $1,800 $2,584 $4,238 $2,751
Fairlington - Shirlington, Arlington, VA N/A $2,325 $2,873 $2,773
Glover Park, Washington, DC $1,695 $2,150 $3,250 $2,850
16th Street Heights - Crestwood - Brightwood Park, Washington, DC N/A $1,800 $2,850 $2,850
Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA $1,895 $2,610 $3,600 $2,898
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC $1,775 $2,263 $3,550 $2,950
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC $1,500 $1,850 $3,125 $2,950
Braddock Road Metro, Alexandria, VA $2,058 $2,400 $3,143 $2,950
LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale, Washington, DC N/A $1,793 $2,923 $3,200
Petworth, Washington, DC $1,400 $1,750 $2,799 $3,200
U Street - Cardozo, Washington, DC $2,000 $2,595 $3,620 $3,225
Georgetown, Washington, DC $1,900 $3,200 $4,700 $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 $2,898. That's roughly around $24 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Alexandria, VA. Its average rent per month is $2,612. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,100, Fairfax, VA is the most expensive county by Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC.

Typically, rent for studios in Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC is 20.61% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC is 16.84% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC is 34.54% 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 $1,600 $2,025 $2,750 $2,612
Arlington, VA $1,783 $2,300 $3,172 $2,700
Prince George's, MD $1,775 $1,750 $2,175 $2,800
Howard, MD N/A $1,700 $2,100 $2,995
Montgomery, MD $1,648 $2,088 $2,500 $2,999
Fairfax, VA $1,525 $1,950 $2,500 $3,100

Top Zipcodes Near Mount Vernon Square

There are a total of 44 zipcodes in or near Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,834. A total of 12 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 $1,595 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,948 per month is 22101, McLean, VA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,655. That's at least $35 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 $2,000 per month. Or in other words, $33 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,800 per month. Which comes out to $30 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 $1,998 $2,300 $3,348 $3,000
20005, Washington, DC $1,800 $2,600 $4,250 $2,840
20002, Washington, DC $1,825 $1,950 $2,700 $2,500
20009, Washington, DC $1,725 $2,325 $3,500 $2,800
20003, Washington, DC $2,367 $2,500 $3,548 $2,708
20037, Washington, DC $1,930 $2,650 $4,877 $2,500
20010, Washington, DC $1,496 $1,900 $3,050 $3,000
20017, Washington, DC N/A $1,650 $2,500 $2,525
20008, Washington, DC $1,497 $2,011 $3,225 $2,249
20007, Washington, DC $1,673 $2,275 $3,873 $3,900

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 $2,543. 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 $2,046 and an average price per square feet of $46.04. There are a total of 10 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 $2,390 and an average price per square feet of $41.58. There are a total of 41 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 $3,819 and an average price per square feet of $42.64. There are a total of 19 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 0.14%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.53% 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 $2,034/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.