Average Rent in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC

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Current Versus Historical Columbia Heights, Washington, DC Rents

Columbia Heights rentals average $2,117 for a 1-bedroom rental to $5,775 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,925, or roughly $3 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in November 2024, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $155 (-9.91%) year-over-year from $1,568 to $1,413. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $98 (-4.43%) year-over-year from $2,215 to $2,117. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $213 (7.76%) year-over-year from $2,738 to $2,950. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $226 (6.06%) year-over-year from $3,724 to $3,950. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $2,681 (67.75%) year-over-year from $3,957 to $6,638. 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 up by 1.50% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.92% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.57% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.82% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 112.68% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Nov 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$3.66	$2,117	$2,215 (-4.43%)	$1,748 (21.09%)
2 BR	$3.13	$2,950	$2,738 (7.76%)	$2,621 (12.57%)
3 BR	$2.97	$3,950	$3,724 (6.06%)	$4,065 (-2.83%)
4+ BR	$2.24	$6,638	$3,957 (67.75%)	$4,451 (49.13%)

Historical Rents in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC

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Top Cities Near Columbia Heights

There are a total of 5 cities nearby Columbia Heights. The average rent in Columbia Heights is currently $2,900 per month. A total of 3 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Alexandria, VA, with an average rent of $2,588, 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 $3,498 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 13.13% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC are about 11.30% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 6.33% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 5 cities near Columbia Heights, Washington, DC in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Alexandria, VA	$1,700	$2,209	$2,800	$2,588
Arlington, VA	$2,100	$2,395	$3,378	$2,712
Washington, DC	$2,000	$2,399	$3,200	$2,900
Rockville, MD	N/A	$1,941	$2,436	$3,070
Bethesda, MD	$2,194	$2,659	$3,730	$3,498

Top Neighborhoods Near Columbia Heights

There are a total of 3 neighborhoods in or near Columbia Heights. Some of these neighborhoods include Columbia Heights, Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, 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 $3,386 per month. Meaning, only three neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,386. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Columbia Heights's average rent, which is only $2,925. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Columbia Heights, Columbia Heights has the most affordable average rent at $3,095 per month. Whereas, at $3,554 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
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC	N/A	$2,200	$3,000	$3,095
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC	$2,000	$3,371	$4,524	$3,386
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC	$2,050	$2,901	$4,554	$3,554

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 $2,806. That's roughly around $2 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 $2,588. 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 4.13% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC is 7.83% 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	$2,209	$2,800	$2,588
Prince George's, MD	$1,300	$1,583	$2,061	$2,700
Arlington, VA	$2,100	$2,395	$3,378	$2,712
District of Columbia, DC	$2,000	$2,399	$3,200	$2,900
Montgomery, MD	$1,808	$2,200	$2,500	$2,950
Fairfax, VA	$1,450	$1,900	$2,431	$3,000

Top Zipcodes Near Columbia Heights

There are a total of 3 zipcodes in or near Columbia Heights, Washington, DC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,625. 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 $2,472 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,800 per month is 22314, Alexandria, VA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,737. That's at least $3 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 $2,351 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 3 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	$1,737	$2,351	$3,300	$2,472
22201, Arlington, VA	$2,118	$2,391	$3,375	$2,625
22314, Alexandria, VA	N/A	$2,332	$3,075	$2,800

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 $2,925. 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 $2,117 and an average price per square feet of $3.66. There are a total of 5 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 $2,875 and an average price per square feet of $3.13. There are a total of 14 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 -0.10%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.04%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.08%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06% 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 $2,340/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.