Average Rent in Washington, DC

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Current Versus Historical Washington, DC Rents

Washington rentals average $1,989 for a studio rental to $5,775 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,750, or roughly $3 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 $410 (-17.23%) year-over-year from $2,380 to $1,970. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $920 (-28.57%) year-over-year from $3,220 to $2,300. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,025 (-25.49%) year-over-year from $4,020 to $2,995. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $2,296 (-37.36%) year-over-year from $6,146 to $3,850. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $203 (4.60%) year-over-year from $4,422 to $4,625. 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 5.32% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 10.09% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 9.68% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 15.41% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.36% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jan 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$4.04	$1,970	$2,380 (-17.23%)	$2,386 (-17.44%)
1 BR	$3.44	$2,300	$3,220 (-28.57%)	$3,240 (-29.02%)
2 BR	$3.37	$2,995	$4,020 (-25.49%)	$4,030 (-25.68%)
3 BR	$2.72	$3,850	$6,146 (-37.36%)	$6,229 (-38.19%)
4+ BR	$2.96	$4,625	$4,422 (4.60%)	$4,042 (14.43%)

Historical Rents in Washington, DC

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Top Cities Near Washington

There are a total of 4 cities nearby Washington. The average rent in Washington is currently $3,138 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 $2,433, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Washington, DC is North Bethesda, MD. Monthly rents here are on average $4,796 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 7.18% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 9.06% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Washington, DC are about 11.01% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 54.39% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 4 cities near Washington, DC in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Alexandria, VA	$2,000	$2,245	$2,716	$2,433
Arlington, VA	$2,098	$2,505	$3,399	$2,654
Bethesda, MD	$2,233	$2,724	$3,917	$3,621
North Bethesda, MD	$2,166	$2,621	$4,898	$4,796

Top Neighborhoods Near Washington

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

The average rent for these 1 neighborhoods in or near Washington, DC is currently around $3,554 per month. Meaning, only a single neighborhood out of these neighborhoods has a higher average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Washington's average rent, which is only $2,750. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Washington, Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens has the most affordable average rent at $3,554 per month. Whereas, at $3,554 average rent per month, Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Washington. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC	N/A	$2,920	$4,554	$3,554

Top Counties Near Washington

There are a total of 1 counties located by Washington, DC. Some of these counties include Alexandria, VA, Prince George's, MD, and Arlington, VA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,702. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 4 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Alexandria, VA. It's average rent per month is $2,433. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,053, Montgomery, MD is the most expensive county by Washington, DC.

Typically, rent for studios in Washington, DC is 0.28% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Washington, DC is 2.23% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Washington, DC is 8.79% 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	$2,000	$2,245	$2,716	$2,433
Prince George's, MD	N/A	$1,525	$2,052	$2,473
Arlington, VA	$2,098	$2,505	$3,399	$2,654
District of Columbia, DC	$1,989	$2,350	$3,295	$2,750
Fairfax, VA	N/A	$2,193	$2,575	$2,900
Montgomery, MD	$2,166	$2,499	$3,865	$3,053

Top Zipcodes Near Washington

There are a total of 2 zipcodes in or near Washington, DC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,673.

The following chart includes the top 2 zipcodes in 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	$1,861	$2,459	$3,419	$2,550
20852, North Bethesda, MD	$2,166	$2,621	$4,898	$4,796

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 $2,750. 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 $1,989 and an average price per square feet of $4.04. There are a total of 45 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 $2,350 and an average price per square feet of $3.44. There are a total of 199 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 $3,295 and an average price per square feet of $3.37. There are a total of 157 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 -0.29%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.25%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.37% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Washington, DC?

A reasonable rent price in Washington, DC is around $2,200/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.