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 $1,750 for a studio rental to $8,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,145, or roughly $3 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2025, median rents have fallenover the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $95 (-5.19%) year-over-year from $1,821 to $1,726. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $201 (-8.59%) year-over-year from $2,334 to $2,133. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $37 (1.06%) year-over-year from $3,432 to $3,468. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $550 (-9.17%) year-over-year from $6,000 to $5,450. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $235 (3.03%) year-over-year from $7,765 to $8,000. 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 3.46% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.65% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 10.45% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 9.74% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.25% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$2.96	$1,726	$1,821 (-5.19%)	$1,594 (8.29%)
1 BR	$2.42	$2,133	$2,334 (-8.59%)	$1,950 (9.38%)
2 BR	$3.40	$3,468	$3,432 (1.06%)	$3,306 (4.91%)
4+ BR	$2.34	$8,000	$7,765 (3.03%)	$6,250 (28.00%)

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 11 cities nearby Van Ness - Forest Hills. The average rent in Van Ness - Forest Hills is currently $2,995 per month. Our records show that Germantown, MD, with an average rent of $2,400, 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 $5,400 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 5.87% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC are about 5.75% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about inf% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 11 total cities near Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Germantown, MD	N/A	$1,950	$2,049	$2,400
Gaithersburg, MD	N/A	$1,981	$2,200	$2,650
Washington, DC	$2,025	$2,608	$3,393	$2,895
Alexandria, VA	$1,900	$2,298	$3,000	$2,900
Arlington, VA	$1,800	$2,498	$3,500	$2,995
Rockville, MD	N/A	$2,200	$2,749	$3,205
Tysons Corner, VA	N/A	$2,693	$3,000	$3,400
Bethesda, MD	$2,164	$2,729	$3,818	$3,553
North Bethesda, MD	$1,961	$2,200	$4,946	$4,731
McLean, VA	N/A	$1,950	$4,825	$5,400

Top Neighborhoods Near Van Ness - Forest Hills

There are a total of 8 neighborhoods in or near Van Ness - Forest Hills. Some of these neighborhoods include Congress Heights, Anacostia, and Trinidad - Langston. We've included all of these top 8 neighborhoods in or near Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC in the following chart.

The average rent for these 8 neighborhoods in or near Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC is currently around $2,650 per month. A total of 2 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only six neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,650. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Van Ness - Forest Hills's average rent, which is only $2,145. 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 $3,206 average rent per month, Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Van Ness - Forest Hills. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Congress Heights, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,350	$1,600	$1,600
Anacostia, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,500	$1,825	$1,950
Trinidad - Langston, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,688	$2,395	$2,395
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC	$1,994	$2,550	$4,400	$2,500
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC	N/A	$2,063	$3,150	$2,800
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC	N/A	$2,100	$3,000	$3,000
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC	$2,073	$2,892	$4,309	$3,009
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC	$2,000	$3,326	$5,322	$3,206

Top Counties Near Van Ness - Forest Hills

There are a total of 8 counties located by Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC. Some of these counties include Prince George's, MD, District of Columbia, DC, and Alexandria, VA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,948. That's roughly around $2 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Prince George's, MD. It's average rent per month is $2,764. 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 5.71% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC is 10.55% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC is 8.89% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 6 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Prince George's, MD	$1,585	$1,675	$2,150	$2,764
District of Columbia, DC	$2,025	$2,608	$3,393	$2,895
Alexandria, VA	$1,900	$2,298	$3,000	$2,900
Arlington, VA	$1,800	$2,498	$3,500	$2,995
Montgomery, MD	$1,922	$2,297	$2,800	$3,100
Fairfax, VA	$1,575	$1,995	$2,600	$3,200

Top Zipcodes Near Van Ness - Forest Hills

There are a total of 7 zipcodes in or near Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,850.

The following chart includes the top 7 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	$1,750	$2,105	$3,298	$2,320
20037, Washington, DC	$2,117	$3,292	$5,254	$3,347
22201, Arlington, VA	$2,136	$2,550	$3,640	$2,800
22204, Arlington, VA	$1,700	$1,950	$2,499	$2,850
20852, North Bethesda, MD	$1,961	$2,199	$5,096	$4,741
22314, Alexandria, VA	$2,013	$2,432	$3,345	$2,995
22191, Marumsco, VA	N/A	$1,475	$2,375	$2,775

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 $2,145. 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 $1,750 and an average price per square feet of $2.96. There are a total of 7 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 $2,078 and an average price per square feet of $2.42. There are a total of 37 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 $3,183 and an average price per square feet of $3.40. There are a total of 11 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 -0.05%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.09%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.09% 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 $1,716/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.