Average Rent in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC

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Current Versus Historical Columbia Heights, Washington, DC Rents

Columbia Heights rentals average $2,150 for a 1-bedroom rental to $4,800 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,900, or roughly $4 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in March 2025, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $370 (-21.53%) year-over-year from $1,720 to $1,350. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $74 (-3.25%) year-over-year from $2,274 to $2,200. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $177 (5.58%) year-over-year from $3,168 to $3,345. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $271 (6.91%) year-over-year from $3,929 to $4,200. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,782 (-36.13%) year-over-year from $4,932 to $3,150. 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 5.79% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.19% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.84% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.44% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 64.35% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Mar 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$3.55	$2,200	$2,274 (-3.25%)	$2,182 (0.85%)
2 BR	$3.62	$3,345	$3,168 (5.58%)	$3,098 (7.98%)
3 BR	$2.51	$4,200	$3,929 (6.91%)	$3,821 (9.92%)
4+ BR	$3.26	$3,150	$4,932 (-36.13%)	$5,125 (-38.54%)

Historical Rents in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC

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Top Cities Near Columbia Heights

There are a total of 7 cities nearby Columbia Heights. The average rent in Columbia Heights is currently $2,698 per month. A total of 5 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Silver Spring, MD, with an average rent of $2,086, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Columbia Heights, Washington, DC is Bethesda, MD. Monthly rents here are on average $3,711 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 11.63% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC are about 10.34% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 14.79% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 7 cities near Columbia Heights, Washington, DC in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Silver Spring, MD	N/A	$1,875	$2,577	$2,086
Alexandria, VA	$2,000	$2,251	$2,822	$2,541
Arlington, VA	$1,880	$2,506	$3,495	$2,679
Washington, DC	$1,952	$2,400	$3,200	$2,698
Rockville, MD	N/A	$2,147	$2,631	$2,860
North Bethesda, MD	$1,600	$2,559	$4,715	$3,475
Bethesda, MD	$2,233	$2,598	$3,869	$3,711

Top Neighborhoods Near Columbia Heights

There are a total of 3 neighborhoods in or near Columbia Heights. Some of these neighborhoods include Dupont Circle, 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 $2,795 per month. A total of 2 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only a single neighborhood out of these neighborhoods has a higher average rent. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Columbia Heights, Dupont Circle has the most affordable average rent at $2,403 per month. Whereas, at $3,380 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
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC	$1,962	$2,500	$3,905	$2,403
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC	N/A	$2,150	$2,950	$2,795
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC	$2,148	$2,873	$4,583	$3,380

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 $2,688. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 4 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Alexandria, VA. It's average rent per month is $2,541. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,000, 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 1.09% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC is 3.89% 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	$2,000	$2,251	$2,822	$2,541
Prince George's, MD	$1,250	$1,660	$2,000	$2,650
Arlington, VA	$1,880	$2,506	$3,495	$2,679
District of Columbia, DC	$1,952	$2,400	$3,200	$2,698
Montgomery, MD	$1,855	$2,096	$2,753	$2,963
Fairfax, VA	N/A	$2,000	$2,593	$3,000

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 $2,645. A total of 3 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 $2,301 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,698 per month is 20852, North Bethesda, MD.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,857. 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 $2,429 per month. Or in other words, $3 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,511 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	$1,718	$2,300	$3,431	$2,301
22201, Arlington, VA	$1,996	$2,500	$3,592	$2,590
22314, Alexandria, VA	$2,210	$2,357	$3,216	$2,699
20852, North Bethesda, MD	$1,600	$2,559	$4,718	$3,698

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 0 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 $2,150 and an average price per square feet of $3.55. There are a total of 14 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 $3.62. 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 -0.22%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.03%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07% 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.