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 $1,470 for a studio rental to $7,000 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,993, or roughly $34 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $281 (-16.02%) year-over-year from $1,751 to $1,470. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $26 (-1.28%) year-over-year from $1,996 to $1,970. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $158 (5.38%) year-over-year from $2,942 to $3,100. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $2,034 (50.65%) year-over-year from $4,016 to $6,050. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $15,011 (250.63%) year-over-year from $5,989 to $21,000. 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 down by 5.52% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 8.30% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 10.23% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.89% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 84.37% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$37.95	$1,470	$1,751 (-16.02%)	$1,853 (-20.68%)
1 BR	$29.92	$1,970	$1,996 (-1.28%)	$2,183 (-9.77%)
2 BR	$34.77	$3,100	$2,942 (5.38%)	$2,879 (7.69%)
3 BR	$39.60	$6,050	$4,016 (50.65%)	$4,233 (42.91%)
4+ BR	$33.81	$21,000	$5,989 (250.63%)	$8,106 (159.07%)

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 $2,825 per month. Our records show that Silver Spring, MD, with an average rent of $2,101, 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 $5,198 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 0.13% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC are about 19.35% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 48.80% 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	$1,611	$1,800	$2,150	$2,101
Hyattsville, MD	$1,685	$2,179	$2,214	$2,349
Bailey's Crossroads, VA	$1,700	$2,641	$2,598	$2,681
Arlington, VA	$1,775	$2,300	$3,200	$2,700
Washington, DC	$1,850	$2,203	$3,100	$2,712
Tysons Corner, VA	N/A	$2,095	$2,850	$2,883
North Bethesda, MD	$1,700	$2,100	$2,750	$3,031
Bethesda, MD	$2,171	$2,478	$3,825	$3,793
Potomac, MD	$1,563	$2,050	$2,550	$4,200
McLean, VA	N/A	$1,800	$4,200	$5,198

Top Neighborhoods Near Van Ness - Forest Hills

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

The average rent for these 23 neighborhoods in or near Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC is currently around $2,716 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty-two neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,716. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Van Ness - Forest Hills's average rent, which is only $1,993. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Van Ness - Forest Hills, Congress Heights has the most affordable average rent at $1,550 per month. Whereas, at $4,700 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	$1,000	$1,385	$1,554	$1,550
Anacostia, Washington, DC	$1,950	$1,495	$1,800	$2,060
Radnor - Fort Myer Heights, Arlington, VA	$1,800	$2,100	$3,400	$2,100
Trinidad - Langston, Washington, DC	$1,788	$1,600	$2,100	$2,200
Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC	$1,713	$2,200	$3,000	$2,400
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC	$1,950	$2,400	$4,946	$2,400
Brookland, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,700	$2,800	$2,400
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC	$1,895	$2,650	$4,250	$2,465
Kingman Park, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,750	$2,800	$2,500
Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC	$2,080	$2,395	$3,839	$2,550
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC	$1,700	$2,000	$3,000	$2,550
SW Ballpark - Navy Yard, Washington, DC	$2,458	$2,684	$3,577	$2,716
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC	$1,800	$2,590	$4,200	$2,754
Glover Park, Washington, DC	$1,695	$2,100	$3,300	$2,800
Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA	$1,895	$2,644	$3,670	$2,825
16th Street Heights - Crestwood - Brightwood Park, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,800	$2,825	$2,850
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC	$1,750	$2,123	$3,750	$2,973
Braddock Road Metro, Alexandria, VA	$2,033	$2,400	$3,170	$2,995
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC	$1,500	$1,875	$3,100	$2,998
LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,756	$3,100	$3,200
U Street - Cardozo, Washington, DC	$2,020	$2,600	$3,700	$3,250
Petworth, Washington, DC	$1,400	$1,825	$2,825	$3,397
Georgetown, Washington, DC	$1,990	$3,149	$5,250	$4,700

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 Arlington, VA, Alexandria, 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 Arlington, VA. Its average rent per month is $2,700. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,100, 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 12.07% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC is 0.41% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC is 19.35% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Arlington, VA	$1,775	$2,300	$3,200	$2,700
Alexandria, VA	$1,600	$2,006	$2,750	$2,700
Prince George's, MD	$1,775	$1,750	$2,200	$2,800
Howard, MD	N/A	$1,695	$2,100	$2,995
Montgomery, MD	$1,695	$2,099	$2,500	$3,000
Fairfax, VA	$1,498	$1,950	$2,500	$3,100

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 $2,849. 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 $1,550 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,948 per month is 22101, McLean, VA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,628. That's at least $35 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 $1,968 per month. Or in other words, $33 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,705 per month. Which comes out to $29 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	$1,551	$2,000	$3,300	$2,262
20016, Washington, DC	$1,800	$2,587	$4,200	$2,850
20011, Washington, DC	$1,335	$1,775	$2,825	$2,998
20009, Washington, DC	$1,750	$2,350	$3,598	$2,798
20010, Washington, DC	$1,496	$1,950	$3,000	$3,000
20007, Washington, DC	$1,723	$2,250	$3,995	$3,900
20815, Chevy Chase, MD	$1,645	$2,450	$3,600	$3,550
20037, Washington, DC	$1,950	$2,673	$4,877	$2,508
20005, Washington, DC	$1,738	$2,600	$4,250	$2,800
20017, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,650	$2,500	$2,725

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 $1,993. 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 $1,470 and an average price per square feet of $37.95. 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 $1,970 and an average price per square feet of $29.92. There are a total of 35 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 $3,100 and an average price per square feet of $34.77. 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 -0.16%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.51% 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 $1,594/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.