Average Rent in Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC

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Current Versus Historical Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC Rents

Van Ness - Forest Hills rentals average $1,691 for a studio rental to $0 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,100, or roughly $3 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in April 2025, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $215 (-11.49%) year-over-year from $1,868 to $1,653. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $23 (1.04%) year-over-year from $2,196 to $2,219. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $213 (-6.09%) year-over-year from $3,491 to $3,279. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $2,386 (42.54%) year-over-year from $5,608 to $7,994. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,917 (29.56%) year-over-year from $6,483 to $8,400. 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 2.97% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.62% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.06% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 11.61% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.91% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Apr 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$3.65	$1,653	$1,868 (-11.49%)	$1,681 (-1.69%)
1 BR	$2.37	$2,219	$2,196 (1.04%)	$1,753 (26.58%)
2 BR	$3.53	$3,279	$3,491 (-6.09%)	$2,917 (12.41%)

Historical Rents in Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC

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Top Cities Near Van Ness - Forest Hills

There are a total of 6 cities nearby Van Ness - Forest Hills. The average rent in Van Ness - Forest Hills is currently $2,803 per month. Our records show that Alexandria, VA, with an average rent of $2,676, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC is Bethesda, MD. Monthly rents here are on average $3,621 per month.

Let's compare Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC is 20.22% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 18.41% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC are about 7.96% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about inf% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 6 cities near Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Alexandria, VA	$2,225	$2,285	$2,860	$2,676
Washington, DC	$1,900	$2,400	$3,200	$2,700
Arlington, VA	$1,835	$2,595	$3,520	$2,739
Rockville, MD	N/A	$1,973	$2,600	$2,868
North Bethesda, MD	$2,166	$2,596	$4,702	$3,500
Bethesda, MD	$2,276	$2,689	$3,952	$3,621

Top Neighborhoods Near Van Ness - Forest Hills

There are a total of 3 neighborhoods in or near Van Ness - Forest Hills. 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 Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC in the following chart.

The average rent for these 3 neighborhoods in or near Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC is currently around $2,848 per month. Meaning, only three neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,848. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Van Ness - Forest Hills's average rent, which is only $2,100. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Van Ness - Forest Hills, Dupont Circle has the most affordable average rent at $2,490 per month. Whereas, at $3,380 average rent per month, Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Van Ness - Forest Hills. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC	$1,900	$2,490	$4,250	$2,490
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC	N/A	$2,000	$3,050	$2,848
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC	$2,048	$2,882	$4,628	$3,380

Top Counties Near Van Ness - Forest Hills

There are a total of 3 counties located by Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC. Some of these counties include Prince George's, MD, Alexandria, VA, and District of Columbia, DC. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,719. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Prince George's, MD. It's average rent per month is $2,625. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,000, Fairfax, VA is the most expensive county by Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC.

Typically, rent for studios in Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC is 10.44% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC is 7.27% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC is 9.61% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Prince George's, MD	N/A	$1,600	$2,057	$2,625
Alexandria, VA	$2,225	$2,285	$2,860	$2,676
District of Columbia, DC	$1,900	$2,400	$3,200	$2,700
Arlington, VA	$1,835	$2,595	$3,520	$2,739
Montgomery, MD	$2,134	$2,240	$2,766	$2,995
Fairfax, VA	$1,627	$2,050	$2,555	$3,000

Top Zipcodes Near Van Ness - Forest Hills

There are a total of 4 zipcodes in or near Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,753.

The following chart includes the top 4 zipcodes in Van Ness - Forest Hills, 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	$1,691	$2,210	$3,500	$2,288
22201, Arlington, VA	$1,835	$2,586	$3,712	$2,731
20852, North Bethesda, MD	$2,166	$2,596	$4,702	$3,500
22314, Alexandria, VA	N/A	$2,362	$3,258	$2,776

Frequently Asked Questions - Van Ness - Forest Hills Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC?

The average monthly rental price for Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC apartments for rent is approximately $2,100. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Van Ness - Forest Hills, 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 Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC.

How much is a studio apartment in Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,691 and an average price per square feet of $3.65. There are a total of 9 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Van Ness - Forest Hills.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,109 and an average price per square feet of $2.37. There are a total of 34 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Van Ness - Forest Hills.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,112 and an average price per square feet of $3.53. There are a total of 5 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Van Ness - Forest Hills.

How have rent prices in Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.11%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.06%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.43% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC?

A reasonable rent price in Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC is around $1,680/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.