Average Rent in Washington, DC

Current Versus Historical Washington, DC Rents

Washington rentals average $1,905 for a studio rental to $5,000 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,000, or roughly $38 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in December 2023, median rents have fallen substantiallyover the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $67 (-2.82%) year-over-year from $2,384 to $2,317. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $543 (-16.84%) year-over-year from $3,224 to $2,681. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $620 (-15.24%) year-over-year from $4,070 to $3,450. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,684 (-27.27%) year-over-year from $6,174 to $4,490. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $264 (5.82%) year-over-year from $4,536 to $4,800. 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 down by 1.95% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 11.90% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 10.49% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 19.70% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.86% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Dec 2023 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$50	$2,317	$2,384 (-2.82%)	$1,579 (46.74%)
1 BR	$42	$2,681	$3,224 (-16.84%)	$1,876 (42.89%)
2 BR	$38	$3,450	$4,070 (-15.24%)	$2,733 (26.23%)
3 BR	$32	$4,490	$6,174 (-27.27%)	$3,400 (32.06%)
4+ BR	$31	$4,800	$4,536 (5.82%)	$4,267 (12.50%)

Historical Rents in Washington, DC

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Top Cities Near Washington

There are a total of 11 cities nearby Washington. The average rent in Washington is currently $2,500 per month. A total of 9 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Germantown, MD, with an average rent of $2,099, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Washington, DC is Bethesda, MD. Monthly rents here are on average $3,932 per month.

Let's compare Washington, DC's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 22.21% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Washington, DC are about 27.79% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 24.28% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 11 total cities near Washington, DC in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Alexandria, VA	$1,900	$1,851	$2,425	$2,150
Silver Spring, MD	$1,708	$1,993	$2,627	$2,210
Lincolnia, VA	N/A	$1,863	$2,382	$2,324
Lake Ridge, VA	N/A	$1,676	$2,000	$2,495
Columbia, MD	N/A	$1,400	$2,050	$2,500
Waldorf, MD	N/A	N/A	N/A	$2,700
Arlington, VA	$1,692	$2,215	$2,995	$2,754
Rockville, MD	N/A	$2,009	$2,461	$2,950
North Bethesda, MD	N/A	$1,900	$2,298	$3,300
Bethesda, MD	$2,554	$2,769	$3,940	$3,932

Top Neighborhoods Near Washington

There are a total of 8 neighborhoods in or near Washington. Some of these neighborhoods include Dupont Circle, Trinidad - Langston, and Columbia Heights. We've included all of these top 8 neighborhoods in or near Washington, DC in the following chart.

The average rent for these 8 neighborhoods in or near Washington, DC is currently around $3,281 per month. A total of 2 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only six neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,281. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Washington's average rent, which is only $3,000. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Washington, Dupont Circle has the most affordable average rent at $2,609 per month. Whereas, at $6,500 average rent per month, Georgetown is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Washington. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC	$1,997	$2,747	$4,344	$2,609
Trinidad - Langston, Washington, DC	N/A	$2,250	$2,835	$2,778
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC	$2,082	$2,388	$3,100	$3,025
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC	$1,750	$2,746	$3,850	$3,111
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC	$1,898	$3,100	$5,500	$3,450
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC	$2,500	$2,200	$3,250	$3,599
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC	$2,788	$2,804	$4,193	$3,690
Georgetown, Washington, DC	N/A	$3,150	$5,000	$6,500

Top Counties Near Washington

There are a total of 8 counties located by Washington, DC.

We've listed the top 0 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Zipcodes Near Washington

There are a total of 27 zipcodes in or near Washington, DC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,950. A total of 18 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 $1,905 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $5,100 per month is 20007, Washington, DC.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,695. That's at least $38 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Washington, DC is $2,091 per month. Or in other words, $37 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,895 per month. Which comes out to $34 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 10 zipcodes in Washington, DC. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
20002, Washington, DC	$2,850	$2,290	$2,895	$2,963
20001, Washington, DC	$1,986	$2,365	$3,400	$3,000
22201, Arlington, VA	$1,695	$2,250	$3,098	$2,476
22191, Marumsco, VA	N/A	$1,748	$2,167	$2,500
22312, Lincolnia, VA	N/A	$1,854	$2,374	$2,289
20020, Washington, DC	$6,580	$1,523	$1,700	$2,200
20011, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,650	$2,400	$3,500
22202, Arlington, VA	$1,908	$2,208	$2,835	$2,651
22311, Alexandria, VA	N/A	$1,803	$2,038	$1,905
22192, Lake Ridge, VA	N/A	$1,676	$2,000	$2,495

Frequently Asked Questions - Washington Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Washington, DC?

The average monthly rental price for Washington, DC apartments for rent is approximately $3,000. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do 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 Washington, DC.

How much is a studio apartment in Washington, DC?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,905 and an average price per square feet of $50.49. There are a total of 95 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Washington.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,395 and an average price per square feet of $41.57. There are a total of 400 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Washington.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Washington, DC?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,298 and an average price per square feet of $38.07. There are a total of 412 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Washington.

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

Rent prices for rentals in Washington, DC can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.03%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.17%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.15%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.27% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Washington, DC?

A reasonable rent price in Washington, DC is around $2,400/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.