Average Rent in Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC

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Current Versus Historical Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC Rents

Van Ness - Forest Hills rentals average $1,670 for a studio rental to $14,900 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,153, or roughly $35 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $77 (-4.33%) year-over-year from $1,776 to $1,699. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $29 (1.47%) year-over-year from $1,966 to $1,995. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $11 (0.37%) year-over-year from $3,008 to $3,020. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,859 (40.72%) year-over-year from $4,566 to $6,425. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $8,310 (126.10%) year-over-year from $6,590 to $14,900. 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 5.71% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.57% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.75% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.28% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 25.05% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$40.75	$1,699	$1,776 (-4.33%)	$1,935 (-12.20%)
1 BR	$33.69	$1,995	$1,966 (1.47%)	$2,098 (-4.92%)
2 BR	$37.99	$3,020	$3,008 (0.37%)	$2,791 (8.20%)
3 BR	$35.18	$6,425	$4,566 (40.72%)	$4,367 (47.14%)
4+ BR	$34.52	$14,900	$6,590 (126.10%)	$12,743 (16.93%)

Historical Rents in Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC

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Top Cities Near Van Ness - Forest Hills

There are a total of 29 cities nearby Van Ness - Forest Hills. The average rent in Van Ness - Forest Hills is currently $2,800 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Silver Spring, MD, with an average rent of $2,133, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC is McLean, VA. Monthly rents here are on average $5,750 per month.

Let's compare Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 3.85% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC are about 16.67% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 48.64% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 29 total cities near Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Silver Spring, MD	$1,646	$1,800	$2,175	$2,133
Hyattsville, MD	$1,650	$2,179	$2,427	$2,474
Bailey's Crossroads, VA	$1,800	$2,250	$2,800	$2,681
Arlington, VA	$1,781	$2,365	$3,200	$2,725
Washington, DC	$1,895	$2,300	$3,150	$2,731
Tysons Corner, VA	N/A	$2,100	$2,925	$2,995
North Bethesda, MD	$1,825	$2,250	$2,700	$3,422
Bethesda, MD	$2,204	$2,480	$3,893	$4,025
Potomac, MD	$1,495	$1,950	$2,600	$4,500
McLean, VA	N/A	$1,920	$3,900	$5,750

Top Neighborhoods Near Van Ness - Forest Hills

There are a total of 24 neighborhoods in or near Van Ness - Forest Hills. Some of these neighborhoods include Congress Heights, Brookland, and Anacostia. We've included all of these top 24 neighborhoods in or near Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC in the following table.

The average rent for these 24 neighborhoods in or near Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC is currently around $2,750 per month. A total of 2 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty-two neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,750. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Van Ness - Forest Hills's average rent, which is only $2,153. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Van Ness - Forest Hills, Congress Heights has the most affordable average rent at $1,600 per month. Whereas, at $4,500 average rent per month, Georgetown is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Van Ness - Forest Hills. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Congress Heights, Washington, DC	$938	$1,280	$1,598	$1,600
Brookland, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,663	$2,350	$2,100
Anacostia, Washington, DC	$2,500	$1,499	$1,925	$2,275
Trinidad - Langston, Washington, DC	$1,975	$1,700	$2,300	$2,287
Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC	$1,725	$2,150	$2,800	$2,300
Radnor - Fort Myer Heights, Arlington, VA	$1,800	$2,400	$3,275	$2,409
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC	$1,950	$2,450	$5,287	$2,450
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC	$1,673	$2,050	$3,000	$2,600
Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC	$2,218	$2,550	$3,992	$2,600
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC	$2,025	$2,700	$3,850	$2,700
SW Ballpark - Navy Yard, Washington, DC	$2,458	$2,669	$3,555	$2,701
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC	$1,475	$1,900	$2,973	$2,750
Fairlington - Shirlington, Arlington, VA	N/A	$2,450	$2,800	$2,750
Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA	$1,825	$2,600	$3,842	$2,803
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC	$1,888	$2,722	$4,276	$2,854
Adams Morgan, Washington, DC	$1,750	$2,360	$3,475	$2,900
16th Street Heights - Crestwood - Brightwood Park, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,900	$2,850	$2,950
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC	$1,695	$2,348	$3,400	$2,950
Downtown - Penn Quarter - Chinatown, Washington, DC	$2,100	$2,725	$4,000	$3,000
Braddock Road Metro, Alexandria, VA	$2,055	$2,350	$3,295	$3,067
U Street - Cardozo, Washington, DC	$2,288	$2,473	$3,750	$3,103
Petworth, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,800	$2,812	$3,200
LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,700	$2,800	$3,600
Georgetown, Washington, DC	$2,495	$3,148	$4,925	$4,500

Top Counties Near Van Ness - Forest Hills

There are a total of 6 counties located by Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC. Some of these counties include Alexandria, VA, Arlington, VA, and Prince George's, MD. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,898. That's roughly around $24 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Alexandria, VA. Its average rent per month is $2,650. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,200, Fairfax, VA is the most expensive county by Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC.

Typically, rent for studios in Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC is 1.20% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC is 0.15% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC is 16.67% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Alexandria, VA	$1,850	$2,100	$2,850	$2,650
Arlington, VA	$1,781	$2,365	$3,200	$2,725
Prince George's, MD	$1,643	$1,850	$2,150	$2,795
Howard, MD	$1,300	$1,650	$2,200	$3,000
Montgomery, MD	$1,650	$2,050	$2,500	$3,050
Fairfax, VA	$1,650	$2,000	$2,500	$3,200

Top Zipcodes Near Van Ness - Forest Hills

There are a total of 46 zipcodes in or near Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,881. One zipcode has an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 20032, Washington, DC at $1,600 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $5,450 per month is 22101, McLean, VA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,650. That's at least $37 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC is $2,076 per month. Or in other words, $34 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,725 per month. Which comes out to $30 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Van Ness - Forest Hills, 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	$1,687	$2,071	$3,610	$2,500
20016, Washington, DC	$1,888	$2,711	$4,300	$2,914
20011, Washington, DC	$1,450	$1,799	$2,800	$2,925
20009, Washington, DC	$1,750	$2,400	$3,500	$2,750
20010, Washington, DC	$1,371	$1,900	$2,950	$2,950
20007, Washington, DC	$1,743	$2,450	$4,050	$3,948
20815, Chevy Chase, MD	$1,650	$2,500	$3,600	$3,695
20037, Washington, DC	$1,950	$2,650	$4,800	$2,632
20005, Washington, DC	$1,800	$2,525	$3,978	$2,650
22209, Arlington, VA	$1,800	$2,400	$3,346	$2,500

Frequently Asked Questions - Van Ness - Forest Hills Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC?

The average monthly rental price for Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC apartments for rent is approximately $2,153. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Van Ness - Forest Hills, 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 Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC.

How much is a studio apartment in Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,670 and an average price per square feet of $40.75. There are a total of 9 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Van Ness - Forest Hills.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,028 and an average price per square feet of $33.69. There are a total of 36 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Van Ness - Forest Hills.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,000 and an average price per square feet of $37.99. There are a total of 17 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Van Ness - Forest Hills.

How have rent prices in Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.04%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.41% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC?

A reasonable rent price in Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC is around $1,722/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.