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 $2,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,695, or roughly $14 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $425 (60.71%) year-over-year from $700 to $1,125. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $60 (5.77%) year-over-year from $1,040 to $1,100. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $40 (-3.05%) year-over-year from $1,313 to $1,273. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $157 (-7.62%) year-over-year from $2,057 to $1,900. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $125 (5.00%) year-over-year from $2,500 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 down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.40% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.20% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.30% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 13.72% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$1.83	$1,125	$700 (60.71%)	$1,017 (10.66%)
1 BR	$2.74	$1,100	$1,040 (5.77%)	$975 (12.82%)
2 BR	$14.66	$1,273	$1,313 (-3.05%)	$1,258 (1.13%)
3 BR	$14.10	$1,900	$2,057 (-7.62%)	$1,906 (-0.33%)
4+ BR	$11.65	$2,625	$2,500 (5.00%)	$2,375 (10.53%)

Historical Rents in Washington, MD

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Top Cities Near Washington

There are a total of 28 cities nearby Washington. The average rent in Washington is currently $2,800 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Hagerstown, MD, with an average rent of $1,375, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Washington, MD is McLean, VA. Monthly rents here are on average $5,195 per month.

Let's compare Washington, MD's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 63.64% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Washington, MD are about 80.37% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 55.74% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 28 total cities near Washington, MD in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Hagerstown, MD	$1,125	$1,100	$1,250	$1,375
Winchester, VA	$1,900	$1,250	$1,575	$1,700
Montgomery Village, MD	N/A	$1,750	$1,995	$2,400
Germantown, MD	N/A	$1,895	$2,095	$2,500
Ballenger Creek, MD	N/A	N/A	$2,345	$2,625
Frederick, MD	N/A	$1,495	$2,050	$2,684
Gaithersburg, MD	$3,550	$1,850	$2,327	$2,800
McNair, VA	N/A	$1,875	$2,495	$2,950
Ashburn, VA	N/A	$1,750	$2,650	$3,100
Brambleton, VA	N/A	$1,450	$2,250	$3,499

Top Neighborhoods Near Washington

There are a total of 21 neighborhoods in or near Washington. Some of these neighborhoods include Van Ness - Forest Hills, Radnor - Fort Myer Heights, and Fells Point. We've included all of these top 21 neighborhoods in or near Washington, MD in the following table.

The average rent for these 21 neighborhoods in or near Washington, MD is currently around $2,716 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, Van Ness - Forest Hills has the most affordable average rent at $1,993 per month. Whereas, at $4,700 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
Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC	$1,470	$1,970	$3,100	$1,993
Radnor - Fort Myer Heights, Arlington, VA	$1,800	$2,100	$3,400	$2,100
Fells Point, Baltimore, MD	N/A	$1,800	$2,300	$2,200
Trinidad - Langston, Washington, DC	$1,788	$1,600	$2,100	$2,200
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC	$1,950	$2,400	$4,946	$2,400
Brookland, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,700	$2,800	$2,400
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC	$1,895	$2,650	$4,250	$2,479
Kingman Park, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,750	$2,800	$2,500
Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC	$2,080	$2,398	$3,839	$2,566
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC	$1,700	$2,000	$3,000	$2,600
SW Ballpark - Navy Yard, Washington, DC	$2,458	$2,684	$3,577	$2,716
Glover Park, Washington, DC	$1,695	$2,100	$3,398	$2,725
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC	$1,800	$2,590	$4,238	$2,752
Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA	$1,895	$2,644	$3,670	$2,825
16th Street Heights - Crestwood - Brightwood Park, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,800	$2,825	$2,850
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC	$1,750	$2,123	$3,750	$2,973
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC	$1,500	$1,850	$3,100	$3,000
LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,756	$3,100	$3,200
U Street - Cardozo, Washington, DC	$2,020	$2,600	$3,700	$3,250
Petworth, Washington, DC	$1,400	$1,825	$2,825	$3,397
Georgetown, Washington, DC	$1,990	$3,149	$5,250	$4,700

Top Counties Near Washington

There are a total of 14 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 $2,488. That's roughly around $18 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Winchester, VA. Its average rent per month is $1,700. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,200, Loudoun, VA is the most expensive county by Washington, MD.

Typically, rent for studios in Washington, MD is 33.33% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Washington, MD is 26.02% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Washington, MD is 50.69% 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	$1,900	$1,250	$1,575	$1,700
Berkeley, WV	N/A	$1,050	$1,375	$1,900
Frederick, VA	$1,900	$1,300	$1,600	$2,000
Jefferson, WV	N/A	$1,200	$1,483	$2,095
Carroll, MD	N/A	$1,350	$2,100	$2,500
Frederick, MD	$995	$1,423	$2,050	$2,700
Arlington, VA	$1,782	$2,300	$3,200	$2,700
Howard, MD	N/A	$1,695	$2,100	$2,995
Montgomery, MD	$1,695	$2,094	$2,500	$3,000
Loudoun, VA	$1,800	$1,895	$2,500	$3,200

Top Zipcodes Near Washington

There are a total of 44 zipcodes in or near Washington, MD. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,700. 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 $1,600 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,900 per month is 22101, McLean, VA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,551. That's at least $29 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Washington, MD is $1,900 per month. Or in other words, $30 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,524 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	$950	$1,250	$1,600
20016, Washington, DC	$1,800	$2,587	$4,238	$2,835
20001, Washington, DC	$2,015	$2,300	$3,348	$3,050
20002, Washington, DC	$1,835	$1,950	$2,773	$2,600
20148, Brambleton, VA	N/A	$1,700	$2,600	$3,400
20814, Bethesda, MD	$2,171	$2,556	$3,695	$3,269
20147, Ashburn, VA	N/A	$1,750	$2,600	$3,100
22201, Arlington, VA	$1,900	$2,450	$3,375	$2,600
22601, Winchester, VA	$1,900	$1,250	$1,585	$1,700
20852, North Bethesda, MD	$1,700	$2,150	$2,825	$3,000

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 $1,100 and an average price per square feet of $2.74. There are a total of 19 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 $1,295 and an average price per square feet of $14.66. There are a total of 25 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 0.61%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.03%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.08% 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.