Average Rent in Northwest Washington, Washington, DC

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Current Versus Historical Northwest Washington, Washington, DC Rents

Northwest Washington rentals average $2,084 for a studio rental to $6,450 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,022, or roughly $4 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in May 2024, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $220 (11.76%) year-over-year from $1,867 to $2,087. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $383 (16.55%) year-over-year from $2,317 to $2,700. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $371 (10.82%) year-over-year from $3,429 to $3,800. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $33 (0.78%) year-over-year from $4,267 to $4,300. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $667 (12.86%) year-over-year from $5,183 to $5,850. 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 7.38% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.99% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.64% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.80% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 9.01% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	May 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$4.49	$2,087	$1,867 (11.76%)	$1,629 (28.06%)
1 BR	$3.79	$2,700	$2,317 (16.55%)	$1,930 (39.90%)
2 BR	$3.59	$3,800	$3,429 (10.82%)	$2,898 (31.11%)
3 BR	$3.00	$4,300	$4,267 (0.78%)	$3,867 (11.21%)
4+ BR	$2.82	$5,850	$5,183 (12.86%)	$4,750 (23.16%)

Historical Rents in Northwest Washington, Washington, DC

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Top Cities Near Northwest Washington

There are a total of 9 cities nearby Northwest Washington. The average rent in Northwest Washington is currently $2,468 per month. A total of 7 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Lake Ridge, VA, with an average rent of $2,200, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Northwest Washington, Washington, DC is McLean, VA. Monthly rents here are on average $5,500 per month.

Let's compare Northwest Washington, Washington, DC's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Northwest Washington, Washington, DC is 15.91% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 24.06% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Northwest Washington, Washington, DC are about 32.79% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 21.63% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 9 cities near Northwest Washington, Washington, DC in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Lake Ridge, VA	N/A	$1,875	$2,279	$2,200
Silver Spring, MD	$1,752	$2,062	$2,777	$2,200
Germantown, MD	N/A	$1,725	$1,970	$2,245
Alexandria, VA	$1,700	$1,899	$2,500	$2,322
Lincolnia, VA	$1,934	$2,014	$2,554	$2,468
Arlington, VA	$2,056	$2,462	$3,307	$2,800
Washington, DC	$2,032	$2,500	$3,250	$2,900
Bethesda, MD	$2,180	$2,712	$3,855	$3,792
McLean, VA	N/A	$1,600	N/A	$5,500

Top Neighborhoods Near Northwest Washington

There are a total of 8 neighborhoods in or near Northwest Washington. Some of these neighborhoods include Dupont Circle, Trinidad - Langston, and Columbia Heights. We've included all of these top 8 neighborhoods in or near Northwest Washington, Washington, DC in the following chart.

The average rent for these 8 neighborhoods in or near Northwest Washington, Washington, DC is currently around $3,056 per month. A total of 4 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only four neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,056. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Northwest Washington's average rent, which is only $3,022. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Northwest Washington, Dupont Circle has the most affordable average rent at $2,315 per month. Whereas, at $6,000 average rent per month, Georgetown is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Northwest Washington. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC	$2,158	$2,649	$4,467	$2,315
Trinidad - Langston, Washington, DC	$2,300	$2,300	$3,000	$2,762
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC	$2,105	$2,501	$3,250	$2,800
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC	$2,250	$2,709	$3,350	$2,950
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC	$2,075	$2,195	$3,188	$3,163
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC	$2,075	$3,375	$5,465	$3,388
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC	N/A	$2,892	$4,908	$3,589
Georgetown, Washington, DC	N/A	$3,600	$5,500	$6,000

Top Counties Near Northwest Washington

There are a total of 8 counties located by Northwest Washington, Washington, DC. Some of these counties include Alexandria, VA, Prince George's, MD, and Arlington, VA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,850. That's roughly around $2 per sqft. A total of 6 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Alexandria, VA. It's average rent per month is $2,322. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,000, Fairfax, VA is the most expensive county by Northwest Washington, Washington, DC.

Typically, rent for studios in Northwest Washington, Washington, DC is 5.65% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Northwest Washington, Washington, DC is 21.59% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Northwest Washington, Washington, DC is 30.86% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 6 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Alexandria, VA	$1,700	$1,899	$2,500	$2,322
Prince George's, MD	$2,900	$1,965	$1,950	$2,500
Arlington, VA	$2,056	$2,462	$3,307	$2,800
District of Columbia, DC	$2,032	$2,500	$3,250	$2,900
Montgomery, MD	$1,900	$2,152	$2,685	$2,900
Fairfax, VA	$1,899	$2,007	$2,570	$3,000

Top Zipcodes Near Northwest Washington

There are a total of 25 zipcodes in or near Northwest Washington, Washington, DC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,753. A total of 17 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 22311, Alexandria, VA at $2,061 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $5,763 per month is 20007, Washington, DC.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,919. That's at least $4 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Northwest Washington, Washington, DC is $2,352 per month. Or in other words, $3 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,275 per month. Which comes out to $3 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 10 zipcodes in Northwest Washington, Washington, DC. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
20008, Washington, DC	$1,900	$2,352	$3,567	$2,594
20016, Washington, DC	N/A	$2,880	$4,908	$3,589
20009, Washington, DC	$2,157	$2,652	$3,800	$2,750
20007, Washington, DC	N/A	$3,000	$5,000	$5,763
20011, Washington, DC	$8,125	$1,950	$2,490	$3,500
20037, Washington, DC	$2,125	$3,288	$5,465	$3,500
20005, Washington, DC	$1,919	$2,709	$4,262	$2,753
22209, Arlington, VA	$2,296	$2,532	$4,000	$2,650
20001, Washington, DC	$2,084	$2,581	$3,200	$3,000
20815, Chevy Chase, MD	$2,032	$2,640	$3,377	$4,263

Frequently Asked Questions - Northwest Washington Average Rents

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

The average monthly rental price for Northwest Washington, Washington, DC apartments for rent is approximately $3,022. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Northwest Washington, 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 Northwest Washington, Washington, DC.

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

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,084 and an average price per square feet of $4.49. There are a total of 96 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Northwest Washington.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,652 and an average price per square feet of $3.79. There are a total of 312 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Northwest Washington.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,800 and an average price per square feet of $3.59. There are a total of 221 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Northwest Washington.

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

Rent prices for rentals in Northwest Washington, Washington, DC can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.12%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.17%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.11%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in Northwest Washington, Washington, DC is around $2,418/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.