Average Rent in Washington, DC

Current Versus Historical Washington, DC Rents

Washington rentals average $1,956 for a studio rental to $5,750 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,000, or roughly $3 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in April 2024, median rents have fallenover the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $39 (-1.63%) year-over-year from $2,377 to $2,338. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $320 (-9.93%) year-over-year from $3,224 to $2,904. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $324 (-8.06%) year-over-year from $4,024 to $3,700. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $309 (-5.03%) year-over-year from $6,146 to $5,837. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $908 (20.68%) year-over-year from $4,388 to $5,295. 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 1.01% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.78% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.48% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.41% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 12.74% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Apr 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$4.21	$2,338	$2,377 (-1.63%)	$1,773 (31.84%)
1 BR	$3.66	$2,904	$3,224 (-9.93%)	$2,165 (34.13%)
2 BR	$3.39	$3,700	$4,024 (-8.06%)	$3,047 (21.44%)
3 BR	$2.69	$5,837	$6,146 (-5.03%)	$4,165 (40.16%)
4+ BR	$2.62	$5,295	$4,388 (20.68%)	$4,107 (28.94%)

Historical Rents in Washington, DC

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Top Cities Near Washington

There are a total of 6 cities nearby Washington. The average rent in Washington is currently $2,317 per month. A total of 5 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Germantown, MD, with an average rent of $2,135, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Washington, DC is Bethesda, MD. Monthly rents here are on average $3,717 per month.

Let's compare Washington, DC's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Washington, DC is 9.57% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 20.91% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Washington, DC are about 25.23% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 8.55% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 6 cities near Washington, DC in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Germantown, MD	N/A	$1,746	$2,000	$2,135
Silver Spring, MD	$1,697	$2,061	$2,700	$2,152
Alexandria, VA	$1,995	$1,900	$2,450	$2,246
Lincolnia, VA	N/A	$1,951	$2,484	$2,388
Arlington, VA	$1,841	$2,417	$3,307	$2,700
Bethesda, MD	$2,314	$2,642	$3,857	$3,717

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 Logan Circle - Shaw. 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 $3,031 per month. A total of 4 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only four neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,031. 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 $2,260 per month. Whereas, at $5,995 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	$2,025	$2,500	$3,600	$2,260
Trinidad - Langston, Washington, DC	$1,513	$2,075	$2,863	$2,600
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC	N/A	$2,800	$3,350	$3,000
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC	$2,150	$2,045	$3,225	$3,000
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC	$2,020	$2,489	$3,396	$3,061
Crystal City Shops, Arlington, VA	N/A	$2,374	$3,544	$3,116
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC	N/A	$3,060	$4,853	$4,004
Georgetown, Washington, DC	$1,333	$3,638	$4,500	$5,995

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 20 zipcodes in or near Washington, DC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,672. A total of 13 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 $2,021 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $6,000 per month is 20007, Washington, DC.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,674. That's at least $4 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Washington, DC is $2,348 per month. Or in other words, $3 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,354 per month. Which comes out to $3 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	$2,040	$2,225	$2,963	$2,841
20001, Washington, DC	$2,016	$2,708	$3,550	$3,184
22201, Arlington, VA	$1,800	$2,417	$3,413	$2,510
22191, Marumsco, VA	N/A	$1,831	$2,217	$2,131
22312, Lincolnia, VA	N/A	$1,948	$2,484	$2,386
20020, Washington, DC	$300	$1,523	$1,800	$2,252
20011, Washington, DC	$1,285	$1,950	$2,700	$3,700
22202, Arlington, VA	$2,278	$2,384	$3,426	$3,002
22311, Alexandria, VA	N/A	$1,740	$2,150	$2,021
22314, Alexandria, VA	N/A	$2,334	$2,847	$2,500

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 $1,956 and an average price per square feet of $4.21. There are a total of 114 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 $2,536 and an average price per square feet of $3.66. There are a total of 495 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 $3,467 and an average price per square feet of $3.39. There are a total of 422 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 -0.02%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.10%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.08%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.05% 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.