Average Rent in NoMa, Washington, DC

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Current Versus Historical NoMa, Washington, DC Rents

NoMa rentals average $2,005 for a studio rental to $3,055 for a 2-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,560, or roughly $40 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have fallen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $655 (-24.64%) year-over-year from $2,660 to $2,005. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $142 (-5.70%) year-over-year from $2,487 to $2,345. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $176 (-5.91%) year-over-year from $2,976 to $2,800. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $159 (3.84%) year-over-year from $4,141 to $4,300. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $0 (0.00%) year-over-year from $5,100 to $5,100. 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 6.23% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.00% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 14.98% 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	$45.57	$2,005	$2,660 (-24.64%)	$1,966 (2.00%)
1 BR	$39.32	$2,345	$2,487 (-5.70%)	$1,802 (30.16%)
2 BR	$38.90	$2,800	$2,976 (-5.91%)	$3,095 (-9.53%)

Historical Rents in NoMa, Washington, DC

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Top Cities Near NoMa

There are a total of 23 cities nearby NoMa. The average rent in NoMa is currently $2,850 per month. A total of 2 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Silver Spring, MD, with an average rent of $2,241, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near NoMa, Washington, DC is McLean, VA. Monthly rents here are on average $5,600 per month.

Let's compare NoMa, Washington, DC's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 19.75% more expensive. Two bedrooms in NoMa, Washington, DC are about 16.45% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 23 total cities near NoMa, Washington, DC in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Silver Spring, MD	$1,599	$1,900	$2,400	$2,241
Washington, DC	$1,850	$2,400	$3,200	$2,750
Arlington, VA	$1,775	$2,353	$3,200	$2,750
Alexandria, VA	$1,800	$2,200	$2,900	$2,800
North Bethesda, MD	$1,971	$2,100	$2,900	$2,950
Tysons Corner, VA	$1,990	$2,100	$2,975	$3,100
Annandale, VA	N/A	$1,700	$2,200	$3,213
West Falls Church, VA	N/A	$2,148	$2,800	$3,500
Bethesda, MD	$2,160	$2,627	$3,730	$3,638
McLean, VA	N/A	$1,995	$3,095	$5,600

Top Neighborhoods Near NoMa

There are a total of 21 neighborhoods in or near NoMa. 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 NoMa, Washington, DC in the following table.

The average rent for these 21 neighborhoods in or near NoMa, Washington, DC is currently around $2,830 per month. A total of 8 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only thirteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,830. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than NoMa's average rent, which is only $2,560. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near NoMa, Congress Heights has the most affordable average rent at $1,700 per month. Whereas, at $5,175 average rent per month, Georgetown is the most expensive neighborhood in or near NoMa. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Congress Heights, Washington, DC	$1,525	$1,250	$1,695	$1,700
Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC	$1,518	$1,961	$2,986	$2,000
Anacostia, Washington, DC	$2,500	$1,425	$1,950	$2,300
16th Street Heights - Crestwood - Brightwood Park, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,850	$2,363	$2,425
Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC	$1,695	$2,275	$5,042	$2,448
Trinidad - Langston, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,575	$2,275	$2,450
Radnor - Fort Myer Heights, Arlington, VA	$1,695	$2,350	$3,495	$2,466
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC	$1,850	$2,633	$4,100	$2,500
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC	$1,752	$2,000	$2,995	$2,700
Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC	$2,085	$2,600	$3,800	$2,750
Braddock Road Metro, Alexandria, VA	$2,078	$2,405	$3,118	$2,830
U Street - Cardozo, Washington, DC	$1,975	$2,300	$3,503	$2,873
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC	$1,950	$3,114	$4,950	$2,875
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC	$1,745	$2,724	$4,351	$2,898
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC	$1,540	$1,950	$3,000	$2,900
Downtown - Penn Quarter - Chinatown, Washington, DC	$2,141	$2,500	$3,790	$2,919
Petworth, Washington, DC	$1,500	$2,100	$2,685	$2,970
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC	$1,798	$2,598	$3,560	$2,970
Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA	$1,875	$2,603	$3,896	$3,067
LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale, Washington, DC	$1,800	$1,975	$3,300	$3,775
Georgetown, Washington, DC	$1,850	$3,625	$4,950	$5,175

Top Counties Near NoMa

There are a total of 6 counties located by NoMa, 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 $2,875. That's roughly around $25 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Prince George's, MD. Its average rent per month is $2,618. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,200, Fairfax, VA is the most expensive county by NoMa, Washington, DC.

Typically, rent for studios in NoMa, Washington, DC is 12.91% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in NoMa, Washington, DC is 14.47% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in NoMa, Washington, DC is 16.94% 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	$1,718	$1,738	$2,111	$2,618
Arlington, VA	$1,775	$2,353	$3,200	$2,750
Alexandria, VA	$1,800	$2,200	$2,900	$2,800
Montgomery, MD	$1,810	$2,100	$2,500	$2,950
Howard, MD	$1,295	$1,650	$2,350	$3,100
Fairfax, VA	$1,573	$1,950	$2,575	$3,200

Top Zipcodes Near NoMa

There are a total of 41 zipcodes in or near NoMa, Washington, DC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,850. A total of 9 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 $1,695 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $6,075 per month is 22101, McLean, VA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,660. That's at least $36 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near NoMa, Washington, DC is $2,009 per month. Or in other words, $34 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 NoMa, 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	$1,980	$2,400	$3,500	$2,989
20002, Washington, DC	$1,725	$1,950	$2,800	$2,700
20005, Washington, DC	$1,800	$2,600	$3,625	$2,700
20003, Washington, DC	$1,990	$2,238	$2,990	$2,450
20009, Washington, DC	$1,775	$2,300	$3,450	$2,895
20010, Washington, DC	$1,540	$1,938	$3,025	$3,200
20037, Washington, DC	$1,950	$3,022	$4,532	$2,900
20019, Washington, DC	$1,800	$1,300	$2,250	$2,300
20020, Washington, DC	$1,750	$1,398	$1,850	$2,100
20008, Washington, DC	$1,518	$2,009	$3,450	$2,375

Frequently Asked Questions - NoMa Average Rents

What is the average rent price in NoMa, Washington, DC?

The average monthly rental price for NoMa, Washington, DC apartments for rent is approximately $2,560. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do NoMa, 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 NoMa, Washington, DC.

How much is a studio apartment in NoMa, Washington, DC?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,005 and an average price per square feet of $45.57. There are a total of 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in NoMa.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,368 and an average price per square feet of $39.32. There are a total of 6 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in NoMa.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,055 and an average price per square feet of $38.90. There are a total of 6 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in NoMa.

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

Rent prices for rentals in NoMa, Washington, DC can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.25%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.06%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.06%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in NoMa, Washington, DC is around $2,048/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.