Average Rent in Washington, DC

Current Versus Historical Washington, DC Rents

Washington rentals average $2,000 for a studio rental to $5,600 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,900, or roughly $3 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in May 2024, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $7 (-0.30%) year-over-year from $2,365 to $2,358. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $80 (-2.49%) year-over-year from $3,208 to $3,128. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $17 (0.41%) year-over-year from $3,985 to $4,001. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $197 (-3.25%) year-over-year from $6,048 to $5,851. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $513 (11.17%) year-over-year from $4,588 to $5,100. 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 down by 1.66% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.23% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.25% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.27% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	May 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$4.30	$2,358	$2,365 (-0.30%)	$2,076 (13.58%)
1 BR	$3.65	$3,128	$3,208 (-2.49%)	$2,640 (18.47%)
2 BR	$3.37	$4,001	$3,985 (0.41%)	$3,470 (15.31%)
3 BR	$2.85	$5,851	$6,048 (-3.25%)	$5,097 (14.79%)
4+ BR	$2.69	$5,100	$4,588 (11.17%)	$4,373 (16.62%)

Historical Rents in Washington, DC

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Top Cities Near Washington

There are a total of 8 cities nearby Washington. The average rent in Washington is currently $2,405 per month. A total of 6 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Silver Spring, MD, with an average rent of $2,188, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Washington, DC is McLean, VA. Monthly rents here are on average $5,500 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 57.50% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 21.67% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Washington, DC are about 23.09% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 11.24% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 8 cities near Washington, DC in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Silver Spring, MD	$1,752	$2,069	$2,763	$2,188
Lake Ridge, VA	N/A	$1,861	$2,200	$2,195
Germantown, MD	N/A	$1,700	$2,000	$2,250
Alexandria, VA	$1,700	$1,900	$2,524	$2,330
Lincolnia, VA	N/A	$2,014	$2,552	$2,480
Arlington, VA	$2,054	$2,479	$3,350	$2,805
Bethesda, MD	$2,334	$2,735	$3,895	$3,895
McLean, VA	N/A	$1,600	N/A	$5,500

Top Neighborhoods Near Washington

There are a total of 8 neighborhoods in or near Washington. Some of these neighborhoods include Dupont Circle, Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, and Trinidad - Langston. We've included all of these top 8 neighborhoods in or near Washington, DC in the following chart.

The average rent for these 8 neighborhoods in or near Washington, DC is currently around $2,911 per month. A total of 4 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only four neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,911. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Washington's average rent, which is only $2,900. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Washington, Dupont Circle has the most affordable average rent at $2,400 per month. Whereas, at $5,700 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	$2,185	$2,620	$4,262	$2,400
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC	$2,100	$3,240	$5,568	$2,786
Trinidad - Langston, Washington, DC	$2,300	$2,300	$3,000	$2,794
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC	$2,074	$2,566	$3,200	$2,872
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC	$2,250	$2,781	$3,300	$2,950
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC	$2,075	$2,250	$3,150	$3,125
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC	$1,550	$2,868	$4,805	$3,910
Georgetown, Washington, DC	N/A	$3,600	$4,850	$5,700

Top Counties Near Washington

There are a total of 8 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 23 zipcodes in or near Washington, DC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,791. A total of 15 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 20020, Washington, DC at $1,953 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $5,450 per month is 20007, Washington, DC.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,862. 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 $2,373 per month. Or in other words, $3 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,300 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	$2,500	$2,347	$3,200	$3,000
20001, Washington, DC	$2,049	$2,670	$3,400	$3,000
22201, Arlington, VA	$2,046	$2,440	$3,500	$2,590
22191, Marumsco, VA	N/A	$1,789	$2,290	$2,240
22312, Lincolnia, VA	N/A	$2,014	$2,551	$2,480
20020, Washington, DC	$2,650	$1,523	$1,675	$1,953
20011, Washington, DC	$8,125	$1,995	$2,675	$3,600
22202, Arlington, VA	$2,265	$2,414	$3,300	$3,114
22311, Alexandria, VA	N/A	$1,781	$2,141	$1,998
22192, Lake Ridge, VA	N/A	$1,831	$2,200	$2,079

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 $2,900. 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 $2,000 and an average price per square feet of $4.30. There are a total of 118 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 $2,499 and an average price per square feet of $3.65. There are a total of 450 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 $3,300 and an average price per square feet of $3.37. There are a total of 384 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 0.00%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.02%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.03% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Washington, DC?

A reasonable rent price in Washington, DC is around $2,320/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.