Average Rent in Northwest Washington, Washington, DC

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Current Versus Historical Northwest Washington, Washington, DC Rents

Northwest Washington rentals average $2,128 for a studio rental to $6,400 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,150, 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 $253 (13.55%) year-over-year from $1,867 to $2,120. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $447 (19.31%) year-over-year from $2,317 to $2,764. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $521 (15.19%) year-over-year from $3,429 to $3,950. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $233 (5.47%) year-over-year from $4,267 to $4,500. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $812 (15.66%) year-over-year from $5,183 to $5,995. 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 7.56% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.62% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.28% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.55% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 10.71% this month.
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Price / Sqft
May 2024 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $4.37 $2,120 $1,867 (13.55%) $1,629 (30.11%)
1 BR $3.84 $2,764 $2,317 (19.31%) $1,930 (43.21%)
2 BR $3.69 $3,950 $3,429 (15.19%) $2,898 (36.29%)
3 BR $2.96 $4,500 $4,267 (5.47%) $3,867 (16.38%)
4+ BR $2.73 $5,995 $5,183 (15.66%) $4,750 (26.21%)

Historical Rents in Northwest Washington, Washington, DC

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2 Bed
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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 $2,495 per month. A total of 7 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Silver Spring, MD, with an average rent of $2,180, 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 $5,700 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 20.11% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 25.21% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Northwest Washington, Washington, DC are about 33.48% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 17.22% 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
Silver Spring, MD $1,754 $2,076 $2,755 $2,180
Lake Ridge, VA N/A $1,861 $2,200 $2,200
Germantown, MD N/A $1,650 $2,000 $2,265
Alexandria, VA $1,700 $1,900 $2,547 $2,302
Lincolnia, VA N/A $2,019 $2,561 $2,495
Arlington, VA $2,100 $2,431 $3,319 $2,800
Washington, DC $2,000 $2,505 $3,395 $2,950
Bethesda, MD $2,226 $2,665 $3,770 $3,775
McLean, VA N/A $1,600 N/A $5,700

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 Logan Circle - Shaw. 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 $3,075 per month. A total of 4 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only four neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,075. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Northwest Washington, Dupont Circle has the most affordable average rent at $2,400 per month. Whereas, at $5,625 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 $2,236 $2,595 $4,231 $2,400
Trinidad - Langston, Washington, DC $2,000 $2,250 $2,975 $2,780
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC $2,241 $2,800 $3,400 $2,950
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC $2,091 $2,532 $3,395 $2,975
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC N/A $2,250 $3,175 $3,175
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC $2,412 $3,124 $5,759 $3,518
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC N/A $2,892 $4,946 $3,830
Georgetown, Washington, DC N/A $3,600 $4,500 $5,625

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 $2,302. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,950, District of Columbia, DC is the most expensive county by Northwest Washington, Washington, DC.

Typically, rent for studios in Northwest Washington, Washington, DC is 8.32% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Northwest Washington, Washington, DC is 23.78% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Northwest Washington, Washington, DC is 31.98% 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 $1,900 $2,547 $2,302
Prince George's, MD $3,475 $1,906 $2,055 $2,500
Arlington, VA $2,100 $2,431 $3,319 $2,800
Fairfax, VA $1,886 $2,001 $2,571 $2,900
Montgomery, MD $1,902 $2,115 $2,667 $2,900
District of Columbia, DC $2,000 $2,505 $3,395 $2,950

Top Zipcodes Near Northwest Washington

There are a total of 24 zipcodes in or near Northwest Washington, Washington, DC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,830. 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 $2,003 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $5,625 per month is 20007, Washington, DC.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,890. 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 $2,360 per month. Or in other words, $3 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,307 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 $1,830 $2,369 $3,753 $2,491
20016, Washington, DC N/A $2,880 $4,946 $3,830
20009, Washington, DC $2,203 $2,650 $3,725 $2,963
20007, Washington, DC $2,000 $3,300 $4,248 $5,625
20011, Washington, DC $1,285 $1,950 $2,700 $3,599
20037, Washington, DC $2,500 $3,032 $5,700 $3,412
20005, Washington, DC $1,950 $2,795 $4,193 $2,800
22209, Arlington, VA $2,366 $2,487 $3,654 $2,620
20001, Washington, DC $2,120 $2,605 $3,450 $3,000
20815, Chevy Chase, MD $2,055 $2,657 $3,332 $3,800

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 $3,150. 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 $2,128 and an average price per square feet of $4.37. There are a total of 86 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 $2,700 and an average price per square feet of $3.84. There are a total of 300 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 $3,850 and an average price per square feet of $3.69. There are a total of 217 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 0.14%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.19%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.15%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05% 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 $2,520/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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