Average Rent in Washington, DC

Current Versus Historical Washington, DC Rents

Washington rentals average $2,178 for a studio rental to $5,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,966, or roughly $4 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 $73 (-2.28%) year-over-year from $3,208 to $3,135. 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 $49 (-0.80%) year-over-year from $6,048 to $5,999. 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 1.51% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.23% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.61% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.37% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	May 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$4.26	$2,358	$2,365 (-0.30%)	$2,076 (13.58%)
1 BR	$3.71	$3,135	$3,208 (-2.28%)	$2,640 (18.74%)
2 BR	$3.49	$4,001	$3,985 (0.41%)	$3,470 (15.31%)
3 BR	$2.52	$5,999	$6,048 (-0.80%)	$5,097 (17.69%)
4+ BR	$2.52	$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 5 cities nearby Washington. The average rent in Washington is currently $2,397 per month. A total of 4 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Alexandria, VA, with an average rent of $2,168, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Washington, DC is Bethesda, MD. Monthly rents here are on average $3,635 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 19.56% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 19.96% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Washington, DC are about 25.57% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 11.39% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 5 cities near Washington, DC in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Alexandria, VA	N/A	$1,839	$2,389	$2,168
Silver Spring, MD	$1,752	$2,069	$2,817	$2,188
Lincolnia, VA	N/A	$2,014	$2,551	$2,397
Arlington, VA	$2,178	$2,510	$3,314	$2,695
Bethesda, MD	$2,131	$2,707	$3,787	$3,635

Top Neighborhoods Near Washington

There are a total of 2 neighborhoods in or near Washington. We've included all of these top 2 neighborhoods in or near Washington, DC in the following chart.

The average rent for these 2 neighborhoods in or near Washington, DC is currently around $2,818 per month. A total of 2 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Washington, Columbia Heights has the most affordable average rent at $2,811 per month. Whereas, at $2,824 average rent per month, Logan Circle - Shaw is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Washington. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC	$2,198	$2,618	$4,410	$2,811
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC	$2,256	$2,723	$4,242	$2,824

Top Counties Near Washington

There are a total of 2 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 9 zipcodes in or near Washington, DC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,643. A total of 7 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 $1,985 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,365 per month is 20002, Washington, DC.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,046. 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 $2,489 per month. Or in other words, $3 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,605 per month. Which comes out to $3 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 9 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	$2,260	$2,571	$3,747	$3,365
20001, Washington, DC	$2,049	$2,596	$3,738	$2,950
22201, Arlington, VA	$2,046	$2,489	$3,605	$2,588
22312, Lincolnia, VA	N/A	$2,014	$2,542	$2,397
22202, Arlington, VA	$2,269	$2,441	$3,234	$2,992
22311, Alexandria, VA	N/A	$1,781	$2,144	$1,985
20009, Washington, DC	$2,232	$2,618	$4,496	$2,643
20005, Washington, DC	$1,839	$2,695	$4,262	$2,707
20910, Silver Spring, MD	$1,752	$2,069	$2,817	$2,179

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 $2,966. 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 $2,178 and an average price per square feet of $4.26. There are a total of 59 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 $2,585 and an average price per square feet of $3.71. There are a total of 172 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 $3,785 and an average price per square feet of $3.49. There are a total of 113 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 -0.01% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Washington, DC?

A reasonable rent price in Washington, DC is around $2,373/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.