Average Rent in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC

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Current Versus Historical Columbia Heights, Washington, DC Rents

Columbia Heights rentals average $0 for a studio rental to $5,738 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 December 2024, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $201 (-13.17%) year-over-year from $1,523 to $1,323. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $61 (-2.69%) year-over-year from $2,258 to $2,197. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $17 (0.57%) year-over-year from $2,958 to $2,975. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $34 (0.91%) year-over-year from $3,766 to $3,800. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,343 (32.29%) year-over-year from $4,158 to $5,500. 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 19.60% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.71% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.11% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.79% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 72.82% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Dec 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$3.78	$2,197	$2,258 (-2.69%)	$1,797 (22.28%)
2 BR	$3.20	$2,975	$2,958 (0.57%)	$2,762 (7.71%)
3 BR	$2.20	$3,800	$3,766 (0.91%)	$4,248 (-10.55%)
4+ BR	$2.67	$5,500	$4,158 (32.29%)	$4,359 (26.18%)

Historical Rents in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC

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Top Cities Near Columbia Heights

There are a total of 6 cities nearby Columbia Heights. The average rent in Columbia Heights is currently $2,693 per month. A total of 4 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Germantown, MD, with an average rent of $2,398, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Columbia Heights, Washington, DC is North Bethesda, MD. Monthly rents here are on average $3,950 per month.

Let's compare Columbia Heights, Washington, DC's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC is inf% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 7.63% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC are about 8.53% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 6.27% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 6 cities near Columbia Heights, Washington, DC in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Germantown, MD	N/A	$1,649	$2,038	$2,398
Alexandria, VA	$1,700	$2,100	$2,700	$2,400
Arlington, VA	$1,956	$2,450	$3,300	$2,680
Washington, DC	$1,950	$2,275	$2,995	$2,705
Bethesda, MD	$2,200	$2,607	$3,788	$3,614
North Bethesda, MD	$2,166	$2,521	$4,702	$3,950

Top Neighborhoods Near Columbia Heights

There are a total of 3 neighborhoods in or near Columbia Heights. Some of these neighborhoods include Trinidad - Langston, Columbia Heights, and Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens. We've included all of these top 3 neighborhoods in or near Columbia Heights, Washington, DC in the following chart.

The average rent for these 3 neighborhoods in or near Columbia Heights, Washington, DC is currently around $2,998 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Meaning, only two neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,998. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Columbia Heights's average rent, which is only $2,900. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Columbia Heights, Trinidad - Langston has the most affordable average rent at $2,100 per month. Whereas, at $3,268 average rent per month, Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Columbia Heights. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Trinidad - Langston, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,675	$2,200	$2,100
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC	N/A	$2,150	$3,000	$2,998
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC	$2,073	$2,901	$4,378	$3,268

Top Counties Near Columbia Heights

There are a total of 3 counties located by Columbia Heights, Washington, DC. Some of these counties include Alexandria, VA, Prince George's, MD, and Arlington, VA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,693. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 5 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Alexandria, VA. It's average rent per month is $2,400. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,950, Fairfax, VA is the most expensive county by Columbia Heights, Washington, DC.

Typically, rent for studios in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC is inf% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC is 2.05% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC is 9.48% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Alexandria, VA	$1,700	$2,100	$2,700	$2,400
Prince George's, MD	$1,205	$1,673	$2,100	$2,550
Arlington, VA	$1,956	$2,450	$3,300	$2,680
District of Columbia, DC	$1,950	$2,275	$2,995	$2,705
Montgomery, MD	$1,815	$2,200	$2,550	$2,900
Fairfax, VA	$1,475	$1,950	$2,450	$2,950

Top Zipcodes Near Columbia Heights

There are a total of 4 zipcodes in or near Columbia Heights, Washington, DC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,720. A total of 2 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 20008, Washington, DC at $2,087 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,000 per month is 20852, North Bethesda, MD.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,882. 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 Columbia Heights, Washington, DC is $2,356 per month. Or in other words, $3 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,330 per month. Which comes out to $3 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 4 zipcodes in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
20008, Washington, DC	$1,747	$2,001	$3,293	$2,087
22201, Arlington, VA	$1,914	$2,398	$3,366	$2,500
22314, Alexandria, VA	$1,850	$2,315	$3,190	$2,939
20852, North Bethesda, MD	$2,166	$2,521	$4,711	$4,000

Frequently Asked Questions - Columbia Heights Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC?

The average monthly rental price for Columbia Heights, 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 Columbia Heights, 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 Columbia Heights, Washington, DC.

How much is a studio apartment in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $0 and an average price per square feet of $0.00. There are a total of 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Columbia Heights.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,195 and an average price per square feet of $3.78. There are a total of 13 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Columbia Heights.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,900 and an average price per square feet of $3.20. There are a total of 15 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Columbia Heights.

How have rent prices in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.13%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.03%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC?

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