Average Rent in Washington, MD

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Current Versus Historical Washington, MD Rents

Washington rentals average $950 for a studio rental to $2,700 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,500, or roughly $15 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $368 (63.32%) year-over-year from $582 to $950. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $205 (-17.94%) year-over-year from $1,143 to $938. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $67 (5.00%) year-over-year from $1,333 to $1,400. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $133 (7.34%) year-over-year from $1,817 to $1,950. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $166 (6.30%) year-over-year from $2,632 to $2,798. 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 18.75% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.88% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.35% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.04% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 19.17% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$24.11	$950	$582 (63.32%)	$879 (8.06%)
1 BR	$12.67	$938	$1,143 (-17.94%)	$982 (-4.50%)
2 BR	$11.15	$1,400	$1,333 (5.00%)	$1,217 (15.07%)
3 BR	$16.72	$1,950	$1,817 (7.34%)	$1,766 (10.43%)
4+ BR	$13.05	$2,798	$2,632 (6.30%)	$2,550 (9.71%)

Historical Rents in Washington, MD

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Top Cities Near Washington

There are a total of 26 cities nearby Washington. The average rent in Washington is currently $2,975 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 $1,389, 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. Typically, rent for studios in Washington, MD is 20.95% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 98.61% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Washington, MD are about 75.89% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 63.96% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 26 total cities near Washington, MD in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Hagerstown, MD	$938	$900	$1,250	$1,400
Winchester, VA	$1,400	$1,285	$1,500	$1,550
Germantown, MD	$1,100	$1,725	$2,050	$2,473
Frederick, MD	N/A	$1,550	$1,974	$2,500
Gaithersburg, MD	$1,400	$1,876	$2,395	$2,800
McNair, VA	N/A	$1,900	$2,600	$3,099
Leesburg, VA	$1,300	$1,688	$2,200	$3,100
Ashburn, VA	N/A	$2,600	$2,725	$3,100
Rockville, MD	$1,750	$2,019	$2,850	$3,198
Brambleton, VA	N/A	$2,000	$2,423	$3,550

Top Neighborhoods Near Washington

There are a total of 18 neighborhoods in or near Washington. Some of these neighborhoods include Brookland, Van Ness - Forest Hills, and Radnor - Fort Myer Heights. We've included all of these top 18 neighborhoods in or near Washington, MD in the following table.

The average rent for these 18 neighborhoods in or near Washington, MD is currently around $2,850 per month. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Washington's average rent, which is only $1,500. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Washington, Brookland has the most affordable average rent at $2,037 per month. Whereas, at $4,475 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	$1,595	$1,591	$2,250	$2,037
Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC	$1,747	$2,072	$3,200	$2,170
Radnor - Fort Myer Heights, Arlington, VA	$1,694	$2,350	$3,484	$2,300
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC	$1,875	$2,700	$4,000	$2,550
Trinidad - Langston, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,500	$2,325	$2,599
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC	$1,675	$2,045	$3,300	$2,698
Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC	$2,230	$2,600	$3,800	$2,787
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC	$1,827	$2,575	$3,500	$2,800
16th Street Heights - Crestwood - Brightwood Park, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,850	$2,450	$2,850
Downtown - Penn Quarter - Chinatown, Washington, DC	$2,163	$2,500	$3,950	$2,850
U Street - Cardozo, Washington, DC	$2,000	$2,300	$3,923	$2,895
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC	$1,818	$2,719	$4,353	$2,896
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC	$1,950	$2,950	$4,815	$2,975
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,973	$3,200	$3,050
Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA	$1,750	$2,577	$3,720	$3,200
Petworth, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,995	$2,685	$3,350
LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale, Washington, DC	$1,800	$1,875	$3,200	$3,450
Georgetown, Washington, DC	$1,990	$3,000	$5,000	$4,475

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 $2,450. 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 $1,389. 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 39.47% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Washington, MD is 50.00% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Washington, MD is 35.05% 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	$1,400	$1,285	$1,500	$1,550
Berkeley, WV	$1,850	$975	$1,490	$1,950
Frederick, VA	$1,400	$1,285	$1,595	$2,050
Jefferson, WV	N/A	$1,199	$1,695	$2,100
Baltimore, MD	$1,650	$1,300	$1,850	$2,400
Frederick, MD	N/A	$1,550	$1,950	$2,750
Arlington, VA	$1,695	$2,301	$3,200	$2,800
Montgomery, MD	$1,803	$2,092	$2,593	$3,040
Howard, MD	N/A	$1,575	$2,295	$3,200
Loudoun, VA	$1,250	$1,850	$2,500	$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 $2,800. 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 21740, Washington County, MD at $1,500 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $5,400 per month is 22101, McLean, VA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,400. That's at least $14 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, $33 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,600 per month. Which comes out to $28 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	$950	$925	$1,400	$1,500
20016, Washington, DC	$1,818	$2,711	$4,383	$2,964
20001, Washington, DC	$1,961	$2,450	$3,400	$3,000
20002, Washington, DC	$1,780	$1,850	$2,872	$2,800
20148, Brambleton, VA	N/A	$2,000	$2,699	$3,500
20814, Bethesda, MD	$2,233	$2,620	$4,077	$3,432
20147, Ashburn, VA	N/A	$1,800	$2,750	$3,200
22201, Arlington, VA	$1,893	$2,354	$3,400	$2,744
22601, Winchester, VA	$1,400	$1,285	$1,500	$1,550
20852, North Bethesda, MD	$1,998	$2,100	$3,375	$3,400

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 $1,500. 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 $950 and an average price per square feet of $24.11. There are a total of 4 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 $950 and an average price per square feet of $12.67. There are a total of 15 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 $1,400 and an average price per square feet of $11.15. 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 0.63%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.18%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Washington, MD?

A reasonable rent price in Washington, MD is around $1,200/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.