Average Rent in District of Columbia

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Current Versus Historical District of Columbia Rents

District of Columbia rentals average $1,908 for a studio rental to $5,000 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,628, or roughly $3 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in February 2025, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $15 (0.64%) year-over-year from $2,371 to $2,386. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $2 (0.06%) year-over-year from $3,222 to $3,224. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $9 (-0.23%) year-over-year from $4,024 to $4,015. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $0 (0.00%) year-over-year from $6,146 to $6,146. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $18 (0.41%) year-over-year from $4,482 to $4,500. 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 up by 8.29% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 12.61% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 9.82% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 15.66% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.47% this month.
Beds
Price / Sqft
Feb 2025 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $4.05 $2,386 $2,371 (0.64%) $2,386 (0.00%)
1 BR $3.50 $3,224 $3,222 (0.06%) $3,229 (-0.14%)
2 BR $3.24 $4,015 $4,024 (-0.23%) $4,071 (-1.38%)
3 BR $2.83 $6,146 $6,146 (0.00%) $6,229 (-1.33%)
4+ BR $3.10 $4,500 $4,482 (0.41%) $4,700 (-4.26%)

Historical Rents in District of Columbia

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Top Cities Near District of Columbia

There are a total of 6 cities nearby District of Columbia. The average rent in District of Columbia is currently $2,748 per month. A total of 2 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Arlington, VA, with an average rent of $2,600, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near District of Columbia is Bethesda, MD. Monthly rents here are on average $3,557 per month.

Let's compare District of Columbia's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in District of Columbia is 0.84% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are equivalent to other nearby cities' one bedroom rents. Two bedrooms in District of Columbia are about 2.02% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 4.23% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 6 cities near District of Columbia in the following chart.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Arlington, VA $1,940 $2,500 $3,476 $2,600
Washington, DC $1,908 $2,300 $2,950 $2,628
Alexandria, VA $2,020 $2,200 $2,831 $2,695
North Bethesda, MD N/A $2,300 $2,675 $2,800
Rockville, MD N/A $2,187 $2,676 $2,875
Bethesda, MD $2,233 $2,661 $3,888 $3,557

Top Neighborhoods Near District of Columbia

There are a total of 1 neighborhoods in or near District of Columbia. We've included all of these top 1 neighborhoods in or near District of Columbia in the following chart.

The average rent for these 1 neighborhoods in or near District of Columbia is currently around $2,944 per month. Meaning, only a single neighborhood out of these neighborhoods has a higher average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than District of Columbia's average rent, which is only $2,628. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near District of Columbia, Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens has the most affordable average rent at $2,944 per month. Whereas, at $2,944 average rent per month, Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens is the most expensive neighborhood in or near District of Columbia. View the following chart for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC N/A $2,791 $4,210 $2,944

Top Counties Near District of Columbia

There are a total of 1 counties located by District of Columbia.

We've listed the top 0 counties in the chart below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All

Top Zipcodes Near District of Columbia

There are a total of 4 zipcodes in or near District of Columbia. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,688. 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 $2,092 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,800 per month is 20852, North Bethesda, MD.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,912. 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 District of Columbia is $2,291 per month. Or in other words, $3 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,336 per month. Which comes out to $3 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 4 zipcodes in District of Columbia. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
22201, Arlington, VA $2,073 $2,516 $3,750 $2,600
22314, Alexandria, VA $2,063 $2,283 $3,150 $2,776
20008, Washington, DC $1,762 $2,028 $3,522 $2,092
20852, North Bethesda, MD N/A $2,300 $2,675 $2,800

Frequently Asked Questions - District of Columbia Average Rents

What is the average rent price in District of Columbia?
The average monthly rental price for District of Columbia apartments for rent is approximately $2,628. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia.
How much is a studio apartment in District of Columbia?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,908 and an average price per square feet of $4.05. There are a total of 65 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in District of Columbia.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in District of Columbia?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,300 and an average price per square feet of $3.50. There are a total of 330 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in District of Columbia.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in District of Columbia?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,950 and an average price per square feet of $3.24. There are a total of 273 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in District of Columbia.
How have rent prices in District of Columbia changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in District of Columbia can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.01%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in District of Columbia?
A reasonable rent price in District of Columbia is around $2,102/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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