Average Rent in District of Columbia

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Current Versus Historical District of Columbia Rents

District of Columbia rentals average $1,900 for a studio rental to $5,300 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,710, 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 increased by $19 (0.79%) year-over-year from $2,367 to $2,386. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $13 (0.42%) year-over-year from $3,211 to $3,224. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $14 (0.35%) year-over-year from $4,015 to $4,029. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $83 (1.35%) year-over-year from $6,146 to $6,229. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $269 (5.94%) year-over-year from $4,531 to $4,800. 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 0.34% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.01% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.02% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.45% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 11.22% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Mar 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$4.19	$2,386	$2,367 (0.79%)	$2,386 (0.00%)
1 BR	$3.57	$3,224	$3,211 (0.42%)	$3,233 (-0.29%)
2 BR	$3.44	$4,029	$4,015 (0.35%)	$4,070 (-1.02%)
3 BR	$2.98	$6,229	$6,146 (1.35%)	$6,229 (0.00%)
4+ BR	$3.47	$4,800	$4,531 (5.94%)	$4,725 (1.59%)

Historical Rents in District of Columbia

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Top Cities Near District of Columbia

There are a total of 5 cities nearby District of Columbia. The average rent in District of Columbia is currently $2,741 per month. A total of 2 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Alexandria, VA, with an average rent of $2,671, 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 $3,621 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 14.00% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 8.17% more affordable. Two bedrooms in District of Columbia are about 10.72% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 8.45% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 5 cities near District of Columbia in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Alexandria, VA	$2,225	$2,282	$2,840	$2,671
Washington, DC	$1,900	$2,400	$3,200	$2,710
Arlington, VA	$1,846	$2,597	$3,543	$2,741
North Bethesda, MD	$2,166	$2,596	$4,702	$3,500
Bethesda, MD	$2,276	$2,690	$3,948	$3,621

Top Neighborhoods Near District of Columbia

There are a total of 5 neighborhoods in or near District of Columbia. Some of these neighborhoods include Van Ness - Forest Hills, Dupont Circle, and Columbia Heights. We've included all of these top 5 neighborhoods in or near District of Columbia in the following chart.

The average rent for these 5 neighborhoods in or near District of Columbia is currently around $2,848 per month. A total of 2 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only three neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,848. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than District of Columbia's average rent, which is only $2,710. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near District of Columbia, Van Ness - Forest Hills has the most affordable average rent at $2,141 per month. Whereas, at $3,442 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
Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC	$1,752	$2,145	$3,049	$2,141
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC	$1,940	$2,490	$4,200	$2,500
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC	N/A	$2,000	$3,050	$2,848
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC	$2,568	$3,258	$5,413	$3,252
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC	$2,048	$2,892	$4,628	$3,442

Top Counties Near District of Columbia

There are a total of 5 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 $2,748.

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	$1,845	$2,591	$3,677	$2,716
22314, Alexandria, VA	N/A	$2,376	$3,274	$2,781
20008, Washington, DC	$1,752	$2,223	$3,496	$2,300
20852, North Bethesda, MD	$2,166	$2,596	$4,702	$3,500

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 $2,710. 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 $1,900 and an average price per square feet of $4.19. There are a total of 90 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 $2,400 and an average price per square feet of $3.57. There are a total of 407 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 $3,200 and an average price per square feet of $3.44. There are a total of 362 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 0.01% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in District of Columbia?

A reasonable rent price in District of Columbia is around $2,168/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.