Average Rent in Southwest Washington, Washington, DC

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Current Versus Historical Southwest Washington, Washington, DC Rents

Southwest Washington rentals average $1,882 for a studio rental to $5,000 for a 3-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,475, or roughly $3 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in March 2024, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $314 (16.03%) year-over-year from $1,956 to $2,270. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $511 (20.70%) year-over-year from $2,470 to $2,981. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,077 (30.49%) year-over-year from $3,532 to $4,609. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $616 (12.54%) year-over-year from $4,917 to $5,533. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $2,542 (-40.08%) year-over-year from $6,342 to $3,800. 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 5.76% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.39% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 14.09% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 13.81% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Mar 2024 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $3.35 $2,270 $1,956 (16.03%) $1,458 (55.75%)
1 BR $3.26 $2,981 $2,470 (20.70%) $1,800 (65.61%)
2 BR $2.97 $4,609 $3,532 (30.49%) $2,958 (55.80%)
3 BR $3.28 $5,533 $4,917 (12.54%) $8,261 (-33.02%)

Historical Rents in Southwest Washington, Washington, DC

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Top Cities Near Southwest Washington

There are a total of 7 cities nearby Southwest Washington. The average rent in Southwest Washington is currently $2,307 per month. A total of 4 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Germantown, MD, with an average rent of $2,140, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Southwest Washington, Washington, DC is Bethesda, MD. Monthly rents here are on average $3,523 per month.

Let's compare Southwest Washington, Washington, DC's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Southwest Washington, Washington, DC is 1.70% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 11.64% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Southwest Washington, Washington, DC are about 27.32% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 26.00% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 7 cities near Southwest Washington, Washington, DC in the following chart.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Germantown, MD N/A $1,769 $1,954 $2,140
Silver Spring, MD $1,762 $2,077 $2,738 $2,195
Alexandria, VA $1,850 $1,802 $2,382 $2,294
Lincolnia, VA N/A $2,015 $2,431 $2,307
Arlington, VA $1,908 $2,431 $3,302 $2,624
Washington, DC $1,954 $2,581 $3,407 $3,000
Bethesda, MD $2,300 $2,672 $3,838 $3,523

Top Neighborhoods Near Southwest Washington

There are a total of 6 neighborhoods in or near Southwest Washington. Some of these neighborhoods include Trinidad - Langston, Logan Circle - Shaw, and Columbia Heights. We've included all of these top 6 neighborhoods in or near Southwest Washington, Washington, DC in the following chart.

The average rent for these 6 neighborhoods in or near Southwest Washington, Washington, DC is currently around $3,434 per month. Meaning, only six neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,434. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Southwest Washington's average rent, which is only $2,475. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Southwest Washington, Trinidad - Langston has the most affordable average rent at $2,600 per month. Whereas, at $6,000 average rent per month, Georgetown is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Southwest Washington. View the following chart for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Trinidad - Langston, Washington, DC N/A $2,000 $2,700 $2,600
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC $2,048 $2,882 $3,350 $3,049
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC $2,000 $2,562 $3,250 $3,150
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC $1,973 $3,373 $5,205 $3,718
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC N/A $3,060 $4,728 $3,811
Georgetown, Washington, DC $1,950 $3,713 $5,500 $6,000

Top Counties Near Southwest Washington

There are a total of 6 counties located by Southwest 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 $2,634. That's roughly around $2 per sqft. A total of 1 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Alexandria, VA. It's average rent per month is $2,294. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,000, District of Columbia, DC is the most expensive county by Southwest Washington, Washington, DC.

Typically, rent for studios in Southwest Washington, Washington, DC is 2.59% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Southwest Washington, Washington, DC is 13.50% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Southwest Washington, Washington, DC is 34.19% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the chart below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Alexandria, VA $1,850 $1,802 $2,382 $2,294
Prince George's, MD $2,750 $1,650 $1,900 $2,575
Arlington, VA $1,908 $2,431 $3,302 $2,624
Fairfax, VA $1,803 $1,965 $2,491 $2,643
Montgomery, MD $2,100 $2,101 $2,467 $2,827
District of Columbia, DC $1,954 $2,581 $3,407 $3,000

Top Zipcodes Near Southwest Washington

There are a total of 23 zipcodes in or near Southwest Washington, Washington, DC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,887. A total of 9 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 $2,028 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $6,000 per month is 20007, Washington, DC.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,762. 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 Southwest Washington, Washington, DC is $2,391 per month. Or in other words, $3 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,397 per month. Which comes out to $3 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 10 zipcodes in Southwest Washington, Washington, DC. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
22202, Arlington, VA $2,356 $2,391 $3,397 $2,945
20020, Washington, DC $300 $1,523 $1,825 $2,300
20003, Washington, DC $1,810 $2,300 $3,450 $2,395
22314, Alexandria, VA N/A $2,503 $2,988 $2,968
20005, Washington, DC $1,835 $2,875 $3,925 $2,928
20037, Washington, DC $2,068 $3,373 $5,205 $3,855
20001, Washington, DC $2,032 $2,579 $3,547 $2,981
20002, Washington, DC $2,018 $2,200 $2,963 $2,887
22201, Arlington, VA $2,071 $2,431 $3,476 $2,505
20019, Washington, DC N/A $1,299 $2,075 $2,300

Frequently Asked Questions - Southwest Washington Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Southwest Washington, Washington, DC?
The average monthly rental price for Southwest Washington, Washington, DC apartments for rent is approximately $2,475. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do Southwest 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 Southwest Washington, Washington, DC.
How much is a studio apartment in Southwest Washington, Washington, DC?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,882 and an average price per square feet of $3.35. There are a total of 8 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Southwest Washington.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in Southwest Washington, Washington, DC?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,350 and an average price per square feet of $3.26. There are a total of 21 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Southwest Washington.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in Southwest Washington, Washington, DC?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,767 and an average price per square feet of $2.97. There are a total of 10 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Southwest Washington.
How have rent prices in Southwest Washington, Washington, DC changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in Southwest Washington, Washington, DC can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.16%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.21%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.30%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.13% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Southwest Washington, Washington, DC?
A reasonable rent price in Southwest Washington, Washington, DC is around $1,980/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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