Average Rent in Washington, DC

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Current Versus Historical Washington, DC Rents

Washington rentals average $1,999 for a studio rental to $9,423 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,746, or roughly $4 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in January 2025, median rents have fallen substantiallyover the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $405 (-17.02%) year-over-year from $2,380 to $1,975. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,126 (-34.97%) year-over-year from $3,220 to $2,094. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,220 (-30.34%) year-over-year from $4,020 to $2,800. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $2,546 (-41.43%) year-over-year from $6,146 to $3,600. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $78 (1.77%) year-over-year from $4,422 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 down by 5.15% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 16.04% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 13.87% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 19.58% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.46% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jan 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$4.07	$1,975	$2,380 (-17.02%)	$2,386 (-17.23%)
1 BR	$3.57	$2,094	$3,220 (-34.97%)	$3,240 (-35.38%)
2 BR	$3.41	$2,800	$4,020 (-30.34%)	$4,030 (-30.52%)
3 BR	$2.57	$3,600	$6,146 (-41.43%)	$6,229 (-42.21%)
4+ BR	$3.73	$4,500	$4,422 (1.77%)	$4,042 (11.34%)

Historical Rents in Washington, DC

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Top Cities Near Washington

There are a total of 1 cities nearby Washington. The average rent in Washington is currently $2,660 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Arlington, VA, with an average rent of $2,660, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Washington, DC is Arlington, VA. Monthly rents here are on average $2,660 per month.

Let's compare Washington, DC's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Washington, DC is 5.05% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 1.10% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Washington, DC are about 1.66% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 246.85% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 1 cities near Washington, DC in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Arlington, VA	$2,100	$2,529	$3,435	$2,660

Top Neighborhoods Near Washington

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Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Washington

Some of these counties include Arlington, VA, Fairfax, VA, and District of Columbia, DC. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,739. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 3 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Arlington, VA. It's average rent per month is $2,660. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,058, Montgomery, MD is the most expensive county by Washington, DC.

Typically, rent for studios in Washington, DC is 3.80% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Washington, DC is 3.81% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Washington, DC is 0.83% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Arlington, VA	$2,100	$2,529	$3,435	$2,660
Fairfax, VA	N/A	$2,188	$2,657	$2,732
District of Columbia, DC	$1,999	$2,502	$3,493	$2,746
Montgomery, MD	$1,847	$2,311	$3,495	$3,058

Top Zipcodes Near Washington

There is one zipcode in or near Washington, DC. The average rent for this zipcode is $2,558.

The following chart includes the zipcode in or near Washington, DC. 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	$2,491	$3,480	$2,558

Frequently Asked Questions - Washington Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Washington, DC?

The average monthly rental price for Washington, DC apartments for rent is approximately $2,746. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do 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 Washington, DC.

How much is a studio apartment in Washington, DC?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,999 and an average price per square feet of $4.07. There are a total of 41 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Washington.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Washington, DC?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,502 and an average price per square feet of $3.57. There are a total of 138 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Washington.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Washington, DC?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,493 and an average price per square feet of $3.41. There are a total of 100 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Washington.

How have rent prices in Washington, DC changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Washington, DC can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.17%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.35%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.30%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.41% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Washington, DC?

A reasonable rent price in Washington, DC is around $2,197/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.