Average Rent in Washington, DC

Current Versus Historical Washington, DC Rents

Washington rentals average $1,897 for a studio rental to $5,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,940, 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 $26 (-1.08%) year-over-year from $2,377 to $2,351. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $220 (-6.82%) year-over-year from $3,224 to $3,004. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $181 (-4.51%) year-over-year from $4,024 to $3,843. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $295 (-4.80%) year-over-year from $6,146 to $5,851. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $613 (13.96%) year-over-year from $4,388 to $5,000. 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 0.64% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.59% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.01% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.25% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.74% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Apr 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$4.11	$2,351	$2,377 (-1.08%)	$1,773 (32.58%)
1 BR	$3.62	$3,004	$3,224 (-6.82%)	$2,165 (38.75%)
2 BR	$3.37	$3,843	$4,024 (-4.51%)	$3,047 (26.14%)
3 BR	$2.72	$5,851	$6,146 (-4.80%)	$4,165 (40.49%)
4+ BR	$2.58	$5,000	$4,388 (13.96%)	$4,107 (21.75%)

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 $2,367 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 $2,049, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Washington, DC is Bethesda, MD. Monthly rents here are on average $3,777 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 2.52% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 18.39% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Washington, DC are about 23.16% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 12.67% 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	$1,686	$2,000	$2,049
Silver Spring, MD	$1,799	$2,102	$2,698	$2,197
Alexandria, VA	$1,995	$1,900	$2,528	$2,279
Lincolnia, VA	N/A	$1,930	$2,519	$2,455
Arlington, VA	$1,900	$2,389	$3,321	$2,710
Bethesda, MD	$2,304	$2,665	$3,760	$3,777

Top Neighborhoods Near Washington

There are a total of 10 neighborhoods in or near Washington. Some of these neighborhoods include Dupont Circle, Anacostia, and Trinidad - Langston. We've included all of these top 10 neighborhoods in or near Washington, DC in the following chart.

The average rent for these 10 neighborhoods in or near Washington, DC is currently around $3,034 per month. A total of 4 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only six neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,034. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Washington's average rent, which is only $2,940. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Washington, Dupont Circle has the most affordable average rent at $2,300 per month. Whereas, at $6,150 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	$2,050	$2,501	$4,050	$2,300
Anacostia, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,547	$1,850	$2,498
Trinidad - Langston, Washington, DC	$2,050	$1,950	$2,863	$2,767
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC	$2,000	$2,393	$3,375	$2,894
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC	$1,725	$2,800	$3,350	$3,000
Crystal City Shops, Arlington, VA	N/A	$2,322	$3,371	$3,068
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC	$1,800	$2,120	$3,200	$3,138
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC	$2,400	$3,248	$5,311	$3,663
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC	N/A	$2,952	$4,918	$4,164
Georgetown, Washington, DC	N/A	$3,600	$4,350	$6,150

Top Counties Near Washington

There are a total of 10 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 22 zipcodes in or near Washington, DC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,740. 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 $1,989 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $6,150 per month is 20007, Washington, DC.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,723. 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 $2,308 per month. Or in other words, $3 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,250 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	$1,953	$2,315	$3,000	$2,985
20001, Washington, DC	$1,972	$2,620	$3,450	$3,009
22201, Arlington, VA	$1,950	$2,382	$3,500	$2,547
22191, Marumsco, VA	N/A	$1,809	$2,192	$2,131
22312, Lincolnia, VA	N/A	$1,930	$2,507	$2,460
20020, Washington, DC	$300	$1,512	$1,700	$2,400
20011, Washington, DC	$1,285	$1,950	$2,700	$3,650
22202, Arlington, VA	$2,211	$2,353	$3,397	$3,067
22311, Alexandria, VA	N/A	$1,762	$2,183	$1,989
22192, Lake Ridge, VA	N/A	$1,858	$2,200	$2,133

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 $2,940. 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 $1,897 and an average price per square feet of $4.11. There are a total of 117 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 $2,470 and an average price per square feet of $3.62. There are a total of 448 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 $3,400 and an average price per square feet of $3.37. There are a total of 385 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 -0.07%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.05%, 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 $2,352/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.