Average Rent in Washington, DC

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Current Versus Historical Washington, DC Rents

Washington rentals average $1,850 for a studio rental to $5,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,700, or roughly $38 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $536 (-22.46%) year-over-year from $2,386 to $1,850. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $974 (-30.21%) year-over-year from $3,224 to $2,250. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $988 (-24.17%) year-over-year from $4,088 to $3,100. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $2,392 (-38.63%) year-over-year from $6,192 to $3,800. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $217 (4.10%) year-over-year from $5,283 to $5,500. 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 0.43% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.58% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.64% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.86% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.63% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$47.72	$1,850	$2,386 (-22.46%)	$2,377 (-22.16%)
1 BR	$39.98	$2,250	$3,224 (-30.21%)	$3,222 (-30.17%)
2 BR	$37.87	$3,100	$4,088 (-24.17%)	$4,048 (-23.41%)
3 BR	$30.47	$3,800	$6,192 (-38.63%)	$6,144 (-38.15%)
4+ BR	$30.63	$5,500	$5,283 (4.10%)	$4,567 (20.44%)

Historical Rents in Washington, DC

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Top Cities Near Washington

There are a total of 24 cities nearby Washington. The average rent in Washington is currently $2,846 per month. A total of 7 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Silver Spring, MD, with an average rent of $2,100, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Washington, DC is McLean, VA. Monthly rents here are on average $5,198 per month.

Let's compare Washington, DC's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 10.23% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Washington, DC are about 18.48% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 14.47% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 24 total cities near Washington, DC in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Silver Spring, MD	$1,500	$1,825	$2,150	$2,100
Hyattsville, MD	$1,665	$2,179	$2,214	$2,400
Alexandria, VA	$1,600	$2,025	$2,750	$2,612
Bailey's Crossroads, VA	$1,700	$2,521	$2,595	$2,651
Arlington, VA	$1,783	$2,300	$3,172	$2,700
Tysons Corner, VA	N/A	$2,025	$2,863	$2,900
North Bethesda, MD	$1,725	$2,100	$2,750	$2,975
Franconia, VA	N/A	$2,000	$2,700	$3,100
Bethesda, MD	$2,171	$2,441	$3,834	$3,695
McLean, VA	N/A	$1,900	$3,900	$5,198

Top Neighborhoods Near Washington

There are a total of 26 neighborhoods in or near Washington. Some of these neighborhoods include Congress Heights, Van Ness - Forest Hills, and Radnor - Fort Myer Heights. We've included all of these top 26 neighborhoods in or near Washington, DC in the following table.

The average rent for these 26 neighborhoods in or near Washington, DC is currently around $2,663 per month. A total of 13 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only thirteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,663. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Washington's average rent, which is actually $2,700. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Washington, Congress Heights has the most affordable average rent at $1,595 per month. Whereas, at $4,500 average rent per month, Georgetown is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Washington. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Congress Heights, Washington, DC	$1,000	$1,200	$1,599	$1,595
Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC	$1,470	$1,983	$2,982	$2,001
Radnor - Fort Myer Heights, Arlington, VA	$1,800	$2,100	$3,250	$2,100
Trinidad - Langston, Washington, DC	$1,788	$1,600	$2,000	$2,125
Anacostia, Washington, DC	$1,950	$1,497	$1,800	$2,175
Brookland, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,700	$2,650	$2,350
Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC	$1,725	$2,199	$2,995	$2,375
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC	$1,900	$2,400	$5,116	$2,400
Marshall Heights - Lincoln Heights, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,350	$1,875	$2,445
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC	$1,935	$2,650	$4,260	$2,490
Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC	$2,046	$2,390	$3,819	$2,543
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC	$1,700	$1,999	$3,000	$2,600
Kingman Park, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,735	$2,700	$2,610
SW Ballpark - Navy Yard, Washington, DC	$2,458	$2,684	$3,555	$2,716
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC	$1,800	$2,584	$4,238	$2,751
Fairlington - Shirlington, Arlington, VA	N/A	$2,325	$2,873	$2,773
Glover Park, Washington, DC	$1,695	$2,150	$3,250	$2,850
16th Street Heights - Crestwood - Brightwood Park, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,800	$2,850	$2,850
Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA	$1,895	$2,610	$3,600	$2,898
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC	$1,775	$2,263	$3,550	$2,950
Braddock Road Metro, Alexandria, VA	$2,058	$2,400	$3,143	$2,950
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC	$1,500	$1,850	$3,125	$2,950
Petworth, Washington, DC	$1,400	$1,750	$2,799	$3,200
LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,793	$2,923	$3,200
U Street - Cardozo, Washington, DC	$2,000	$2,595	$3,620	$3,225
Georgetown, Washington, DC	$1,900	$3,200	$4,700	$4,500

Top Counties Near Washington

There are a total of 6 counties located by 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. A total of 2 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Alexandria, VA. Its average rent per month is $2,612. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,100, Fairfax, VA is the most expensive county by Washington, DC.

Typically, rent for studios in Washington, DC is 12.22% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Washington, DC is 9.66% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Washington, DC is 18.61% 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	$1,600	$2,025	$2,750	$2,612
Arlington, VA	$1,783	$2,300	$3,172	$2,700
Prince George's, MD	$1,775	$1,750	$2,175	$2,800
Howard, MD	N/A	$1,700	$2,100	$2,995
Montgomery, MD	$1,648	$2,088	$2,500	$2,999
Fairfax, VA	$1,525	$1,950	$2,500	$3,100

Top Zipcodes Near Washington

There are a total of 44 zipcodes in or near Washington, DC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,834. A total of 17 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 20032, Washington, DC at $1,595 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 $1,655. 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 Washington, DC is $2,000 per month. Or in other words, $33 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,800 per month. Which comes out to $30 per sqft. The following table 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
20001, Washington, DC	$1,998	$2,300	$3,348	$3,000
20002, Washington, DC	$1,825	$1,950	$2,700	$2,500
20016, Washington, DC	$1,800	$2,577	$4,238	$2,835
20009, Washington, DC	$1,725	$2,325	$3,500	$2,800
20003, Washington, DC	$2,367	$2,500	$3,548	$2,708
22201, Arlington, VA	$1,808	$2,450	$3,278	$2,600
20011, Washington, DC	$1,335	$1,750	$2,825	$2,963
20020, Washington, DC	$2,332	$1,650	$1,825	$2,332
20037, Washington, DC	$1,930	$2,650	$4,877	$2,500
20005, Washington, DC	$1,800	$2,600	$4,250	$2,840

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 $2,700. 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 $1,850 and an average price per square feet of $47.72. There are a total of 192 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 $2,200 and an average price per square feet of $39.98. There are a total of 846 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 $3,072 and an average price per square feet of $37.87. There are a total of 796 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 -0.22%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.30%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.24%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.39% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Washington, DC?

A reasonable rent price in Washington, DC is around $2,160/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.