Average Rent in Navy Yard, Washington, DC

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Current Versus Historical Navy Yard, Washington, DC Rents

Navy Yard rentals average $1,750 for a studio rental to $7,195 for a 3-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,425, or roughly $43 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $112 (-6.01%) year-over-year from $1,862 to $1,750. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $16 (0.70%) year-over-year from $2,333 to $2,350. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $524 (-12.87%) year-over-year from $4,074 to $3,550. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $2,066 (-22.31%) year-over-year from $9,261 to $7,195. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $0 (0.00%) year-over-year from $3,795 to $3,795. 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 3.65% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.14% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.18% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jun 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$50.00	$1,750	$1,862 (-6.01%)	$1,898 (-7.81%)
1 BR	$42.11	$2,350	$2,333 (0.70%)	$2,450 (-4.10%)
2 BR	$43.76	$3,550	$4,074 (-12.87%)	$4,083 (-13.06%)
3 BR	$49.14	$7,195	$9,261 (-22.31%)	$14,770 (-51.29%)

Historical Rents in Navy Yard, Washington, DC

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Top Cities Near Navy Yard

There are a total of 24 cities nearby Navy Yard. The average rent in Navy Yard is currently $2,800 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 $2,200, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Navy Yard, Washington, DC is McLean, VA. Monthly rents here are on average $5,695 per month.

Let's compare Navy Yard, Washington, DC's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Navy Yard, Washington, DC is 21.43% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 18.25% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Navy Yard, Washington, DC are about 34.77% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 52.78% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 24 total cities near Navy Yard, Washington, DC in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Silver Spring, MD	$1,537	$1,900	$2,475	$2,200
Hyattsville, MD	$1,670	$2,179	$2,351	$2,351
Alexandria, VA	$1,895	$2,200	$2,800	$2,770
Arlington, VA	$1,750	$2,350	$3,187	$2,795
Washington, DC	$1,893	$2,422	$3,250	$2,796
Tysons Corner, VA	$1,890	$2,199	$2,850	$3,000
Annandale, VA	N/A	$1,750	$2,200	$3,300
West Falls Church, VA	N/A	$2,050	$2,750	$3,500
Bethesda, MD	$2,229	$2,622	$3,784	$3,752
McLean, VA	N/A	$1,995	$3,525	$5,695

Top Neighborhoods Near Navy Yard

There are a total of 25 neighborhoods in or near Navy Yard. Some of these neighborhoods include Congress Heights, Van Ness - Forest Hills, and Brookland. We've included all of these top 25 neighborhoods in or near Navy Yard, Washington, DC in the following table.

The average rent for these 25 neighborhoods in or near Navy Yard, Washington, DC is currently around $2,850 per month. A total of 6 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only nineteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,850. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Navy Yard's average rent, which is only $2,425. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Navy Yard, Congress Heights has the most affordable average rent at $1,700 per month. Whereas, at $5,100 average rent per month, Georgetown is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Navy Yard. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Congress Heights, Washington, DC	$2,000	$1,263	$1,673	$1,700
Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC	$1,638	$1,990	$3,087	$2,069
Brookland, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,625	$2,300	$2,125
Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC	$1,650	$2,225	$3,695	$2,200
Radnor - Fort Myer Heights, Arlington, VA	$1,695	$2,350	$3,500	$2,325
Anacostia, Washington, DC	$2,500	$1,425	$1,850	$2,400
Trinidad - Langston, Washington, DC	$1,975	$1,598	$2,425	$2,487
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC	$1,890	$2,600	$4,000	$2,500
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC	$1,840	$1,999	$3,125	$2,700
SW Ballpark - Navy Yard, Washington, DC	$2,458	$2,672	$3,552	$2,716
Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC	$2,118	$2,600	$3,800	$2,750
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC	$1,950	$3,100	$4,728	$2,850
16th Street Heights - Crestwood - Brightwood Park, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,850	$2,399	$2,850
Kingman Park, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,500	$2,900	$2,850
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC	$1,806	$2,715	$4,237	$2,893
Petworth, Washington, DC	$1,500	$2,148	$2,600	$2,900
Downtown - Penn Quarter - Chinatown, Washington, DC	$2,097	$2,550	$3,813	$2,915
Braddock Road Metro, Alexandria, VA	$1,948	$2,310	$3,124	$2,925
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC	$1,748	$2,595	$3,795	$2,950
U Street - Cardozo, Washington, DC	$1,980	$2,400	$3,700	$2,950
Crystal City Shops, Arlington, VA	$2,235	$2,520	$3,161	$2,980
Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA	$1,800	$2,646	$3,867	$2,995
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC	$1,490	$1,950	$3,076	$3,051
LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale, Washington, DC	$1,800	$1,888	$3,400	$3,600
Georgetown, Washington, DC	$1,990	$3,600	$5,100	$5,100

Top Counties Near Navy Yard

There are a total of 5 counties located by Navy Yard, Washington, DC. Some of these counties include Prince George's, MD, Alexandria, VA, and Arlington, VA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,795. That's roughly around $26 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Prince George's, MD. Its average rent per month is $2,650. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,225, Fairfax, VA is the most expensive county by Navy Yard, Washington, DC.

Typically, rent for studios in Navy Yard, Washington, DC is on par with the other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Navy Yard, Washington, DC is 12.46% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Navy Yard, Washington, DC is 32.47% 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	$1,663	$1,880	$2,150	$2,650
Alexandria, VA	$1,895	$2,200	$2,800	$2,770
Arlington, VA	$1,750	$2,350	$3,187	$2,795
Montgomery, MD	$2,025	$2,100	$2,585	$3,000
Fairfax, VA	$1,538	$1,985	$2,600	$3,225

Top Zipcodes Near Navy Yard

There are a total of 42 zipcodes in or near Navy Yard, Washington, DC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,886. A total of 5 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 $1,700 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $5,625 per month is 22101, McLean, VA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,731. 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 Navy Yard, Washington, DC is $2,100 per month. Or in other words, $35 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,825 per month. Which comes out to $31 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Navy Yard, Washington, DC. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
20003, Washington, DC	$2,458	$2,395	$3,531	$2,654
20020, Washington, DC	$2,332	$2,555	$2,050	$2,500
20002, Washington, DC	$1,935	$1,900	$2,850	$2,700
20019, Washington, DC	$2,600	$1,375	$2,225	$2,400
20032, Washington, DC	$2,000	$1,275	$1,650	$1,700
20001, Washington, DC	$1,990	$2,500	$3,600	$3,021
20005, Washington, DC	$1,850	$2,600	$3,800	$2,700
22202, Arlington, VA	$1,879	$2,437	$3,091	$2,818
20037, Washington, DC	$1,950	$3,011	$4,200	$2,900
20009, Washington, DC	$1,875	$2,300	$3,500	$2,885

Frequently Asked Questions - Navy Yard Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Navy Yard, Washington, DC?

The average monthly rental price for Navy Yard, Washington, DC apartments for rent is approximately $2,425. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Navy Yard, 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 Navy Yard, Washington, DC.

How much is a studio apartment in Navy Yard, Washington, DC?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,750 and an average price per square feet of $50.00. There are a total of 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Navy Yard.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Navy Yard, Washington, DC?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,399 and an average price per square feet of $42.11. There are a total of 17 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Navy Yard.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Navy Yard, Washington, DC?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,850 and an average price per square feet of $43.76. There are a total of 5 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Navy Yard.

How have rent prices in Navy Yard, Washington, DC changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Navy Yard, Washington, DC can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.06%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.13%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.22% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Navy Yard, Washington, DC?

A reasonable rent price in Navy Yard, Washington, DC is around $1,940/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.