Average Rent in Palisades, Washington, DC

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Current Versus Historical Palisades, Washington, DC Rents

Palisades rentals average $2,300 for a 1-bedroom rental to $9,000 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $8,500, or roughly $29 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $179 (-12.50%) year-over-year from $1,429 to $1,250. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $688 (42.64%) year-over-year from $1,613 to $2,300. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $584 (11.88%) year-over-year from $4,916 to $5,500. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,460 (-24.50%) year-over-year from $5,960 to $4,500. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $825 (-8.85%) year-over-year from $9,325 to $8,500. 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 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.98% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 33.77% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jun 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$36.56	$2,300	$1,613 (42.64%)	$1,880 (22.34%)
4+ BR	$28.72	$8,500	$9,325 (-8.85%)	$15,500 (-45.16%)

Historical Rents in Palisades, Washington, DC

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Top Cities Near Palisades

There are a total of 26 cities nearby Palisades. The average rent in Palisades is currently $2,875 per month. A total of 26 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Hyattsville, MD, with an average rent of $2,264, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Palisades, Washington, DC is McLean, VA. Monthly rents here are on average $5,475 per month.

Let's compare Palisades, Washington, DC's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 16.30% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 26 total cities near Palisades, Washington, DC in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Silver Spring, MD	$1,589	$1,900	$2,400	$2,273
Arlington, VA	$1,750	$2,350	$3,200	$2,750
Washington, DC	$1,850	$2,423	$3,200	$2,770
Alexandria, VA	$1,800	$2,200	$2,850	$2,800
North Bethesda, MD	$1,971	$2,100	$2,900	$2,950
Tysons Corner, VA	$1,990	$2,100	$2,963	$3,100
West Falls Church, VA	N/A	$2,148	$2,800	$3,500
Bethesda, MD	$2,160	$2,627	$3,752	$3,684
Potomac, MD	N/A	$1,775	$2,800	$4,600
McLean, VA	N/A	$1,995	$3,095	$5,475

Top Neighborhoods Near Palisades

There are a total of 23 neighborhoods in or near Palisades. Some of these neighborhoods include Congress Heights, Van Ness - Forest Hills, and Brookland. We've included all of these top 23 neighborhoods in or near Palisades, Washington, DC in the following table.

The average rent for these 23 neighborhoods in or near Palisades, Washington, DC is currently around $2,750 per month. A total of 23 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Palisades's average rent, which is actually $8,500. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Palisades, Congress Heights has the most affordable average rent at $1,700 per month. Whereas, at $5,400 average rent per month, Georgetown is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Palisades. 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	$1,986	$3,017	$2,014
Brookland, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,700	$2,300	$2,163
Anacostia, Washington, DC	$2,500	$1,425	$1,950	$2,300
Radnor - Fort Myer Heights, Arlington, VA	$1,695	$2,350	$3,495	$2,425
Trinidad - Langston, Washington, DC	$1,975	$1,660	$2,499	$2,499
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC	$1,870	$2,615	$3,998	$2,500
Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC	$1,695	$2,250	$5,434	$2,500
16th Street Heights - Crestwood - Brightwood Park, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,850	$2,399	$2,550
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC	$1,752	$2,000	$2,998	$2,700
SW Ballpark - Navy Yard, Washington, DC	$2,458	$2,696	$3,531	$2,719
Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC	$2,068	$2,600	$3,800	$2,750
Braddock Road Metro, Alexandria, VA	$2,025	$2,398	$3,060	$2,775
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC	$1,950	$3,137	$4,945	$2,875
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC	$1,745	$2,724	$4,361	$2,899
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC	$1,445	$1,950	$3,000	$2,900
Downtown - Penn Quarter - Chinatown, Washington, DC	$2,173	$2,500	$3,790	$2,930
U Street - Cardozo, Washington, DC	$1,975	$2,400	$3,505	$2,950
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC	$1,798	$2,598	$3,555	$2,950
Petworth, Washington, DC	$1,500	$2,148	$2,685	$2,990
Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA	$1,875	$2,607	$3,906	$3,067
LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale, Washington, DC	$1,800	$1,975	$3,300	$3,750
Georgetown, Washington, DC	$1,795	$3,625	$4,950	$5,400

Top Counties Near Palisades

There are a total of 7 counties located by Palisades, 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 $2,900. That's roughly around $25 per sqft. A total of 7 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Prince George's, MD. Its average rent per month is $2,600. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,200, Fairfax, VA is the most expensive county by Palisades, Washington, DC.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Palisades, Washington, DC is 15.22% 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	$1,775	$1,850	$2,153	$2,600
Arlington, VA	$1,750	$2,350	$3,200	$2,750
Alexandria, VA	$1,800	$2,200	$2,850	$2,800
Prince William, VA	$1,400	$1,500	$2,250	$2,900
Montgomery, MD	$1,815	$2,100	$2,500	$2,988
Howard, MD	$1,295	$1,650	$2,325	$3,100
Fairfax, VA	$1,573	$1,950	$2,595	$3,200

Top Zipcodes Near Palisades

There are a total of 44 zipcodes in or near Palisades, Washington, DC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,896. A total of 44 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 $5,800 per month is 20817, Bethesda, MD.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,656. 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 Palisades, Washington, DC is $2,061 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 Palisades, Washington, DC. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
20016, Washington, DC	$1,745	$2,717	$4,361	$2,949
20007, Washington, DC	$1,990	$2,250	$3,500	$3,650
20008, Washington, DC	$1,518	$2,019	$3,458	$2,437
22209, Arlington, VA	$1,695	$2,400	$3,609	$2,639
22201, Arlington, VA	$1,880	$2,342	$3,398	$2,600
20009, Washington, DC	$1,772	$2,300	$3,350	$2,895
20037, Washington, DC	$1,950	$3,080	$4,529	$2,900
22101, McLean, VA	N/A	$1,748	$3,198	$5,750
22203, Arlington, VA	$1,875	$2,550	$3,801	$2,873
20010, Washington, DC	$1,540	$1,913	$3,025	$3,225

Frequently Asked Questions - Palisades Average Rents

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

The average monthly rental price for Palisades, Washington, DC apartments for rent is approximately $8,500. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Palisades, 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 Palisades, Washington, DC.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,300 and an average price per square feet of $36.56. There are a total of 1 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Palisades.

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

Rent prices for rentals in Palisades, Washington, DC can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.13%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.43%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.12%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.24% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in Palisades, Washington, DC is around $6,800/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.