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 $6,238 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,750, or roughly $41 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $527 (-22.16%) year-over-year from $2,377 to $1,850. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $802 (-24.88%) year-over-year from $3,224 to $2,422. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $861 (-21.20%) year-over-year from $4,061 to $3,200. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $2,224 (-36.02%) year-over-year from $6,174 to $3,950. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $967 (17.80%) year-over-year from $5,433 to $6,400. 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 0.39% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.04% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.78% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.27% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 9.25% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jun 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$49.24	$1,850	$2,377 (-22.16%)	$2,356 (-21.47%)
1 BR	$43.45	$2,422	$3,224 (-24.88%)	$3,192 (-24.12%)
2 BR	$40.45	$3,200	$4,061 (-21.20%)	$3,980 (-19.59%)
3 BR	$31.02	$3,950	$6,174 (-36.02%)	$6,045 (-34.66%)
4+ BR	$31.57	$6,400	$5,433 (17.80%)	$4,983 (28.43%)

Historical Rents in Washington, DC

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Top Cities Near Washington

There are a total of 23 cities nearby Washington. The average rent in Washington is currently $2,850 per month. A total of 8 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Silver Spring, MD, with an average rent of $2,300, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Washington, DC is McLean, VA. Monthly rents here are on average $5,648 per month.

Let's compare Washington, DC's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 20.83% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Washington, DC are about 20.31% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 18.99% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 23 total cities near Washington, DC in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Silver Spring, MD	$1,601	$1,900	$2,442	$2,300
Arlington, VA	$1,788	$2,360	$3,190	$2,750
Alexandria, VA	$1,848	$2,200	$2,944	$2,805
North Bethesda, MD	$1,971	$2,100	$2,900	$2,980
Tysons Corner, VA	$1,990	$2,100	$2,900	$3,050
Annandale, VA	N/A	$1,700	$2,200	$3,238
West Falls Church, VA	N/A	$2,148	$2,800	$3,500
Bethesda, MD	$2,193	$2,627	$3,730	$3,620
Potomac, MD	N/A	$1,775	$2,700	$4,600
McLean, VA	N/A	$1,995	$3,095	$5,648

Top Neighborhoods Near Washington

There are a total of 21 neighborhoods in or near Washington. Some of these neighborhoods include Congress Heights, Van Ness - Forest Hills, and Anacostia. We've included all of these top 21 neighborhoods in or near Washington, DC in the following table.

The average rent for these 21 neighborhoods in or near Washington, DC is currently around $2,814 per month. A total of 9 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twelve neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,814. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Washington's average rent, which is only $2,750. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Washington, Congress Heights has the most affordable average rent at $1,698 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	$1,525	$1,250	$1,695	$1,698
Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC	$1,518	$1,987	$2,986	$2,012
Anacostia, Washington, DC	$2,500	$1,425	$1,950	$2,225
16th Street Heights - Crestwood - Brightwood Park, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,850	$2,363	$2,425
Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC	$1,673	$2,275	$5,021	$2,448
Radnor - Fort Myer Heights, Arlington, VA	$1,695	$2,400	$3,473	$2,488
Trinidad - Langston, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,525	$2,275	$2,500
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC	$1,850	$2,600	$4,100	$2,500
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC	$1,752	$2,000	$2,998	$2,700
Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC	$2,085	$2,617	$3,800	$2,782
Braddock Road Metro, Alexandria, VA	$2,078	$2,405	$3,105	$2,814
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC	$1,950	$3,087	$4,844	$2,850
U Street - Cardozo, Washington, DC	$1,955	$2,300	$3,503	$2,895
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC	$1,745	$2,714	$4,336	$2,899
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC	$1,540	$1,950	$3,000	$2,900
Downtown - Penn Quarter - Chinatown, Washington, DC	$2,121	$2,500	$3,800	$2,909
Petworth, Washington, DC	$1,500	$2,100	$2,685	$2,925
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC	$1,798	$2,550	$3,605	$2,990
Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA	$1,875	$2,605	$3,891	$3,067
LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale, Washington, DC	$1,800	$1,975	$3,300	$3,775
Georgetown, Washington, DC	$1,850	$3,600	$4,725	$4,500

Top Counties Near Washington

There are a total of 6 counties located by Washington, DC. Some of these counties include Prince George's, MD, Arlington, VA, and Alexandria, VA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,896. That's roughly around $25 per sqft. A total of 2 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Prince George's, MD. Its average rent per month is $2,600. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,200, Fairfax, VA is the most expensive county by Washington, DC.

Typically, rent for studios in Washington, DC is 9.19% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Washington, DC is 15.63% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Washington, DC is 20.02% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Prince George's, MD	$1,560	$1,738	$2,127	$2,600
Arlington, VA	$1,788	$2,360	$3,190	$2,750
Alexandria, VA	$1,848	$2,200	$2,944	$2,805
Montgomery, MD	$1,880	$2,100	$2,523	$2,988
Howard, MD	$1,295	$1,650	$2,375	$3,100
Fairfax, VA	$1,573	$1,950	$2,596	$3,200

Top Zipcodes Near Washington

There are a total of 41 zipcodes in or near Washington, DC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,875. 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 $1,695 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $6,075 per month is 22101, McLean, VA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,620. That's at least $36 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Washington, DC is $2,019 per month. Or in other words, $34 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,800 per month. Which comes out to $31 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	$1,985	$2,421	$3,500	$2,999
20002, Washington, DC	$1,859	$1,970	$2,800	$2,700
20016, Washington, DC	$1,745	$2,700	$4,336	$2,946
20009, Washington, DC	$1,800	$2,300	$3,475	$2,899
22201, Arlington, VA	$1,880	$2,360	$3,400	$2,628
20011, Washington, DC	$1,500	$1,850	$2,397	$2,700
20037, Washington, DC	$1,950	$2,925	$4,500	$2,875
20003, Washington, DC	$1,990	$2,225	$2,990	$2,490
20005, Washington, DC	$1,800	$2,600	$3,723	$2,700
22314, Alexandria, VA	$2,060	$2,420	$3,250	$2,990

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 $2,750. 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 $49.24. There are a total of 218 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 $2,400 and an average price per square feet of $43.45. There are a total of 999 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 $3,200 and an average price per square feet of $40.45. There are a total of 812 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 -0.25%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.21%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.36% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Washington, DC?

A reasonable rent price in Washington, DC is around $2,200/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.