Average Rent in Washington, MD

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Current Versus Historical Washington, MD Rents

Washington rentals average $1,125 for a studio rental to $2,550 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,695, or roughly $13 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $525 (87.50%) year-over-year from $600 to $1,125. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $37 (-3.23%) year-over-year from $1,137 to $1,100. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $17 (-1.23%) year-over-year from $1,354 to $1,338. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $90 (-4.41%) year-over-year from $2,040 to $1,950. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $127 (5.07%) year-over-year from $2,498 to $2,625. 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 5.47% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.49% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.02% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.21% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.42% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$1.83	$1,125	$600 (87.50%)	$717 (56.98%)
1 BR	$3.28	$1,100	$1,137 (-3.23%)	$992 (10.92%)
2 BR	$10.96	$1,338	$1,354 (-1.23%)	$1,250 (7.00%)
3 BR	$15.63	$1,950	$2,040 (-4.41%)	$1,864 (4.62%)
4+ BR	$12.72	$2,625	$2,498 (5.07%)	$2,567 (2.27%)

Historical Rents in Washington, MD

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Top Cities Near Washington

There are a total of 31 cities nearby Washington. The average rent in Washington is currently $2,800 per month. A total of 2 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Harrisburg, PA, with an average rent of $1,380, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Washington, MD is McLean, VA. Monthly rents here are on average $5,750 per month.

Let's compare Washington, MD's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 66.98% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Washington, MD are about 76.51% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 61.04% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 31 total cities near Washington, MD in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Hagerstown, MD	$1,125	$1,038	$1,338	$1,388
Winchester, VA	$1,650	$1,350	$1,550	$1,750
Germantown, MD	$1,100	$1,750	$2,148	$2,500
Montgomery Village, MD	N/A	$1,700	$1,995	$2,500
Frederick, MD	N/A	$1,498	$2,000	$2,600
Ballenger Creek, MD	N/A	N/A	$2,200	$2,650
Gaithersburg, MD	$1,150	$1,865	$2,419	$2,850
Leesburg, VA	$1,600	$1,798	$2,125	$3,000
Ashburn, VA	N/A	$1,795	$2,650	$3,100
Brambleton, VA	N/A	$1,775	$2,795	$3,600

Top Neighborhoods Near Washington

There are a total of 20 neighborhoods in or near Washington. Some of these neighborhoods include Brookland, Van Ness - Forest Hills, and Trinidad - Langston. We've included all of these top 20 neighborhoods in or near Washington, MD in the following table.

The average rent for these 20 neighborhoods in or near Washington, MD is currently around $2,776 per month. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Washington's average rent, which is only $1,695. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Washington, Brookland has the most affordable average rent at $2,100 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
Brookland, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,663	$2,350	$2,100
Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC	$1,670	$2,028	$3,000	$2,153
Trinidad - Langston, Washington, DC	$1,975	$1,700	$2,300	$2,287
Radnor - Fort Myer Heights, Arlington, VA	$1,800	$2,400	$3,275	$2,409
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC	$1,950	$2,450	$5,287	$2,450
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC	$1,673	$2,050	$3,000	$2,600
Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC	$2,218	$2,550	$3,992	$2,600
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC	$2,025	$2,700	$3,850	$2,700
SW Ballpark - Navy Yard, Washington, DC	$2,458	$2,669	$3,555	$2,701
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC	$1,475	$1,900	$2,973	$2,750
Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA	$1,825	$2,600	$3,842	$2,803
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC	$1,888	$2,722	$4,276	$2,854
Adams Morgan, Washington, DC	$1,750	$2,360	$3,475	$2,900
16th Street Heights - Crestwood - Brightwood Park, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,900	$2,850	$2,950
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC	$1,695	$2,348	$3,400	$2,950
Downtown - Penn Quarter - Chinatown, Washington, DC	$2,100	$2,725	$4,000	$3,000
U Street - Cardozo, Washington, DC	$2,288	$2,473	$3,750	$3,103
Petworth, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,800	$2,812	$3,200
LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,700	$2,800	$3,600
Georgetown, Washington, DC	$2,495	$3,148	$4,925	$4,500

Top Counties Near Washington

There are a total of 16 counties located by Washington, MD. Some of these counties include Winchester, VA, Berkeley, WV, and Frederick, VA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,350. That's roughly around $18 per sqft. A total of one county has a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Harrisburg, PA. Its average rent per month is $1,380. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,300, Loudoun, VA is the most expensive county by Washington, MD.

Typically, rent for studios in Washington, MD is 17.78% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Washington, MD is 30.23% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Washington, MD is 31.82% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Winchester, VA	$1,650	$1,350	$1,550	$1,750
Berkeley, WV	N/A	$1,000	$1,248	$1,900
Frederick, VA	$1,800	$1,350	$1,600	$1,995
Jefferson, WV	N/A	$1,173	$1,500	$2,100
Carroll, MD	$150	$1,400	$1,750	$2,300
Arlington, VA	$1,781	$2,365	$3,200	$2,725
Frederick, MD	$995	$1,473	$2,000	$2,750
Howard, MD	$1,300	$1,650	$2,200	$3,000
Montgomery, MD	$1,650	$2,050	$2,500	$3,050
Loudoun, VA	$1,425	$1,900	$2,600	$3,300

Top Zipcodes Near Washington

There are a total of 45 zipcodes in or near Washington, MD. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,696. A total of 2 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 21217, Baltimore, MD at $1,450 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $5,450 per month is 22101, McLean, VA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,450. That's at least $10 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Washington, MD is $1,950 per month. Or in other words, $31 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,586 per month. Which comes out to $27 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Washington, MD. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
21740, Washington County, MD	$1,125	$900	$1,400	$1,648
20016, Washington, DC	$1,888	$2,711	$4,300	$2,914
20001, Washington, DC	$2,083	$2,498	$3,400	$3,070
20002, Washington, DC	$1,750	$1,995	$2,700	$2,500
20148, Brambleton, VA	N/A	$1,950	$2,797	$3,450
20814, Bethesda, MD	$2,204	$2,572	$3,850	$3,500
20147, Ashburn, VA	N/A	$1,795	$2,650	$3,150
22201, Arlington, VA	$1,650	$2,401	$3,523	$2,612
22601, Winchester, VA	$1,650	$1,350	$1,588	$1,750
20852, North Bethesda, MD	$1,825	$2,367	$2,750	$3,500

Frequently Asked Questions - Washington Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Washington, MD?

The average monthly rental price for Washington, MD apartments for rent is approximately $1,695. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Washington, MD 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, MD.

How much is a studio apartment in Washington, MD?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,125 and an average price per square feet of $1.83. There are a total of 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Washington.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,075 and an average price per square feet of $3.28. There are a total of 20 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Washington.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,375 and an average price per square feet of $10.96. There are a total of 19 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Washington.

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

Rent prices for rentals in Washington, MD can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.88%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.03%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.04% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Washington, MD?

A reasonable rent price in Washington, MD is around $1,356/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.