Average Rent in District of Columbia, DC

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Current Versus Historical District of Columbia, DC Rents

District of Columbia rentals average $1,950 for a studio rental to $5,000 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,850, 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 increased by $0 (0.00%) year-over-year from $2,386 to $2,386. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $4 (-0.12%) year-over-year from $3,222 to $3,218. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $28 (-0.69%) year-over-year from $4,043 to $4,015. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $5 (-0.08%) year-over-year from $6,144 to $6,139. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $293 (6.44%) year-over-year from $4,557 to $4,850. 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 0.25% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.27% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.82% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.52% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 9.81% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Nov 2024 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $4.14 $2,386 $2,386 (0.00%) $2,386 (0.00%)
1 BR $3.43 $3,218 $3,222 (-0.12%) $3,234 (-0.49%)
2 BR $3.29 $4,015 $4,043 (-0.69%) $4,066 (-1.25%)
3 BR $2.70 $6,139 $6,144 (-0.08%) $6,201 (-1.01%)
4+ BR $3.01 $4,850 $4,557 (6.44%) $4,059 (19.49%)

Historical Rents in District of Columbia, DC

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Top Cities Near District of Columbia

There are a total of 4 cities nearby District of Columbia. The average rent in District of Columbia is currently $2,801 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 $2,506, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near District of Columbia, DC is Bethesda, MD. Monthly rents here are on average $3,686 per month.

Let's compare District of Columbia, DC's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in District of Columbia, DC is 3.54% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 0.52% more expensive. Two bedrooms in District of Columbia, DC are about 4.10% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 4.82% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 4 cities near District of Columbia, DC in the following chart.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Alexandria, VA $1,850 $2,099 $2,710 $2,506
Arlington, VA $2,088 $2,375 $3,374 $2,753
Washington, DC $1,950 $2,400 $3,119 $2,850
Bethesda, MD $2,216 $2,586 $3,730 $3,686

Top Neighborhoods Near District of Columbia

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

The average rent for these 3 neighborhoods in or near District of Columbia, DC is currently around $3,250 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Meaning, only two neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,250. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than District of Columbia's average rent, which is only $2,850. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near District of Columbia, Van Ness - Forest Hills has the most affordable average rent at $2,304 per month. Whereas, at $3,500 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 $1,669 $2,300 $3,263 $2,304
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC N/A $2,200 $3,048 $3,250
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC $2,050 $2,901 $4,366 $3,500

Top Counties Near District of Columbia

There are a total of 3 counties located by District of Columbia, DC. Some of these counties include Alexandria, VA, Prince George's, MD, and Arlington, VA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,753. That's roughly around $2 per sqft. A total of 3 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Alexandria, VA. It's average rent per month is $2,506. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,025, Fairfax, VA is the most expensive county by District of Columbia, DC.

Typically, rent for studios in District of Columbia, DC is 5.64% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in District of Columbia, DC is 12.54% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in District of Columbia, DC is 19.83% 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 $1,850 $2,099 $2,710 $2,506
Prince George's, MD $1,300 $1,525 $2,025 $2,695
Arlington, VA $2,088 $2,375 $3,374 $2,753
Montgomery, MD $1,840 $2,154 $2,500 $2,950
Fairfax, VA $1,538 $1,950 $2,400 $3,025

Top Zipcodes Near District of Columbia

There are a total of 3 zipcodes in or near District of Columbia, DC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,498. 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 $2,474 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,779 per month is 22314, Alexandria, VA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,676. 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, DC is $2,291 per month. Or in other words, $3 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,412 per month. Which comes out to $3 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 3 zipcodes in District of Columbia, DC. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
22201, Arlington, VA $2,035 $2,291 $3,417 $2,498
22314, Alexandria, VA N/A $2,206 $3,223 $2,779
20008, Washington, DC $1,676 $2,402 $3,412 $2,474

Frequently Asked Questions - District of Columbia Average Rents

What is the average rent price in District of Columbia, DC?
The average monthly rental price for District of Columbia, DC apartments for rent is approximately $2,850. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do District of Columbia, 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 District of Columbia, DC.
How much is a studio apartment in District of Columbia, DC?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,950 and an average price per square feet of $4.14. There are a total of 77 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in District of Columbia.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in District of Columbia, DC?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,400 and an average price per square feet of $3.43. There are a total of 335 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in District of Columbia.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in District of Columbia, DC?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,119 and an average price per square feet of $3.29. There are a total of 338 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in District of Columbia.
How have rent prices in District of Columbia, DC changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in District of Columbia, DC can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.00%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in District of Columbia, DC?
A reasonable rent price in District of Columbia, DC is around $2,280/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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