Average Rent in Washington, DC

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Current Versus Historical Washington, DC Rents

Washington rentals average $1,990 for a studio rental to $4,752 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,800, or roughly $41 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in March 2023, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $28 (-1.17%) year-over-year from $2,386 to $2,358. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $57 (-1.77%) year-over-year from $3,233 to $3,176. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $60 (-1.48%) year-over-year from $4,070 to $4,010. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $90 (-1.44%) year-over-year from $6,229 to $6,139. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $25 (0.53%) year-over-year from $4,725 to $4,750. 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 0.72% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.00% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.77% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.08% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.76% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Mar 2023 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $49 $2,358 $2,386 (-1.17%) $1,623 (45.26%)
1 BR $44 $3,176 $3,233 (-1.77%) $1,928 (64.77%)
2 BR $40 $4,010 $4,070 (-1.48%) $2,767 (44.94%)
3 BR $31 $6,139 $6,229 (-1.44%) $3,507 (75.07%)
4+ BR $26 $4,750 $4,725 (0.53%) $4,474 (6.17%)

Historical Rents in Washington, DC

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Top Cities Near Washington

There are a total of 7 cities nearby Washington. The average rent in Washington is currently $2,227 per month. A total of 6 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Germantown, MD, with an average rent of $1,883, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Washington, DC is Bethesda, MD. Monthly rents here are on average $3,500 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 16.58% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 19.16% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Washington, DC are about 27.69% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 10.53% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 7 cities near Washington, DC in the following chart.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Germantown, MD $1,050 $1,655 $1,868 $1,883
Alexandria, VA $1,800 $1,748 $2,375 $2,178
Silver Spring, MD $1,660 $2,079 $2,678 $2,200
Lincolnia, VA N/A $1,981 $2,348 $2,227
Arlington, VA $1,700 $2,164 $2,995 $2,555
North Bethesda, MD N/A $1,800 $2,098 $2,695
Bethesda, MD $1,700 $2,379 $3,200 $3,500

Top Neighborhoods Near Washington

There are a total of 9 neighborhoods in or near Washington. Some of these neighborhoods include Van Ness - Forest Hills, Dupont Circle, and Crystal City Shops. We've included all of these top 9 neighborhoods in or near Washington, DC in the following chart.

The average rent for these 9 neighborhoods in or near Washington, DC is currently around $2,840 per month. A total of 4 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only five neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,840. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Washington's average rent, which is only $2,800. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Washington, Van Ness - Forest Hills has the most affordable average rent at $2,073 per month. Whereas, at $3,250 average rent per month, Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Washington. View the following chart for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC $1,708 $2,081 $3,512 $2,073
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC $2,128 $2,400 $3,900 $2,350
Crystal City Shops, Arlington, VA N/A $2,102 $3,024 $2,485
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC $1,800 $2,100 $3,250 $2,800
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC $1,997 $2,618 $3,300 $2,840
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC $2,125 $2,509 $2,850 $2,850
U Street - Cardozo, Washington, DC $2,020 $2,590 $3,635 $3,000
Trinidad - Langston, Washington, DC N/A $2,992 $4,033 $3,070
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC $2,020 $3,201 $4,638 $3,250

Top Counties Near Washington

There are a total of 9 counties located by Washington, DC. Some of these counties include Alexandria, VA, Prince George's, MD, and Fairfax, VA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,446. That's roughly around $25 per sqft. A total of 6 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Alexandria, VA. It's average rent per month is $2,178. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,800, District of Columbia, DC is the most expensive county by Washington, DC.

Typically, rent for studios in Washington, DC is 14.77% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Washington, DC is 22.00% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Washington, DC is 28.83% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 6 counties in the chart below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Alexandria, VA $1,800 $1,748 $2,375 $2,178
Prince George's, MD $1,200 $1,550 $1,995 $2,200
Fairfax, VA $1,693 $1,880 $2,260 $2,392
Montgomery, MD $1,660 $1,942 $2,300 $2,500
Arlington, VA $1,700 $2,164 $2,995 $2,555
District of Columbia, DC $1,990 $2,450 $3,285 $2,800

Top Zipcodes Near Washington

There are a total of 23 zipcodes in or near Washington, DC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,550. A total of 16 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 $1,950 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,200 per month is 20007, Washington, DC.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,954. That's at least $44 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Washington, DC is $2,131 per month. Or in other words, $35 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,998 per month. Which comes out to $35 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 $1,845 $2,924 $3,903 $3,050
20001, Washington, DC $1,989 $2,385 $2,998 $2,714
22201, Arlington, VA $2,011 $2,228 $3,129 $2,402
20009, Washington, DC $2,046 $2,500 $3,350 $2,800
20011, Washington, DC $2,200 $1,700 $2,425 $2,925
20008, Washington, DC $1,886 $2,096 $3,217 $2,100
22202, Arlington, VA $1,954 $2,131 $3,019 $2,588
22312, Lincolnia, VA N/A $1,981 $2,344 $2,251
22314, Alexandria, VA $2,055 $2,065 $2,897 $2,550
20910, Silver Spring, MD $1,660 $2,090 $2,688 $2,211

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 $2,800. 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 $1,990 and an average price per square feet of $49.40. There are a total of 158 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 $2,450 and an average price per square feet of $43.83. There are a total of 604 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 $3,285 and an average price per square feet of $39.56. There are a total of 470 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 -0.01%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.02%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Washington, DC?
A reasonable rent price in Washington, DC is around $2,240/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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