What kinds of apartments are available to rent in Washington, DC?

Washington's rental market offers a very strong selection of listings, with an average of 5,083 available per month. The majority of these listings are 1-bedroom apartments, making up 41% of the market, followed by 2-bedroom apartments at 28%. Studios account for 13% of the market, while 3-bedroom apartments are relatively less common. Many Washington apartments offer desirable amenities, with air conditioning being a standout feature, available in 71% of listings. In-unit laundry is also a common perk, found in 70% of apartments. Additionally, 61% of listings include a dishwasher, making Washington a great option for renters who value convenience. Keep in mind that these figures are based on historical data, but they should give you a sense of what to expect in the current market.

How much does rent cost in Washington, DC and when is it cheapest?

Washington's average rent prices have experienced a slight decline, decreasing by about 1% to $2,512 per month, on average, for all rental sizes and types. The average cost of a 1-bedroom decreased by 1.3% to $2,380 per month, while 2-bedrooms dropped by 1.9% to $3,172 per month. 3-bedrooms saw a 1% decrease to $3,546 per month. Studios, however, saw a slight increase of 0.5% to $1,939 per month. Prices in Washington vary depending on the time of year. August is the month with the highest rent, with prices increasing by about 6% compared to February, the month with the lowest rent. Despite being the month with the lowest rent, February is also one of the most competitive months, with more demand compared to available inventory. In contrast, December is the least competitive month, with less overall demand compared to available inventory, making it a potentially good time to find a deal.

What architectural styles are common in Washington, DC apartments?

Washington's rich history is reflected in its stunning architecture, with many rentals showcasing the city's iconic styles. Federal-style homes, which account for around 16.7% of the market, are a classic example of this, drawing inspiration from the country's founding era and characterized by their symmetrical facades and balanced proportions. Another style deeply rooted in American history is Colonial, making up approximately 21.4% of the market. This style originated from the country's colonial past and is often marked by its use of brick, wood, and classic details. In contrast, Contemporary homes, which comprise about 49.8% of the market, offer a more modern take on Washington living, with sleek lines, minimal ornamentation, and an emphasis on functionality. Architectural style in Washington is representative of a subset of listings available on Zumper over the last few years.

What are the best neighborhoods for renters in Washington DC?

In Washington, the most sought-after neighborhoods are Benning, Trinidad-Langston, and Deanwood, with 1-bedroom rents averaging $3,744.50 per month. These areas garner significant interest, with Benning and Deanwood receiving 2.55 and 3.21 times more inquiries than the market average, respectively. Washington's top lifestyle trends are pet friendliness and social living. Pet owners will appreciate neighborhoods like Southwest Employment Area, Spring Valley, and River Terrace - Lily Ponds - Mayfair, which offer outdoor spaces, dog parks, and pet-friendly amenities. Social butterflies will thrive in areas like Mount Vernon Square, Logan Circle - Shaw, and Downtown - Penn Quarter - Chinatown, which feature a mix of safety, restaurants, and vibrant street life. These popular neighborhoods offer a unique blend of amenities and lifestyle options, making them highly desirable among renters in Washington.

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Washington, DC?

For those on a budget, Congress Heights and Deanwood offer more affordable options, with 1-bedroom rents at $1,387 and $1,328 per month, respectively - 40% and 43% lower than the city median.

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Pershing House

3701 16th St Nw, Washington, DC 20010

Rent special | On-site laundry | Hardwood floor

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$735–$2,612

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3h ago

8.5

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Arcade Sunshine

713 Lamont St Nw, Washington, DC 20010

Rent special | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,948–$8,729

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6h ago

9.1

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Varsity On K

950 24th St Nw, Washington, DC 20037

Rent special | In-unit laundry | Furnished

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,182–$5,500

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Available Apr 1

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Fitness Center

Furnished

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In-Unit Laundry

Residents Lounge

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10h ago

9.4

Excellent

Gables Dupont Circle

1750 P St Nw, Washington, DC 20036

Rent special | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$3,306–$8,686

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Concierge Service

Controlled Access

EV Charging

In-Unit Laundry

Package Service

Storage

Highly rated

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10h ago

9.4

Excellent

The Phoenix Apartments

1421 Massachusetts Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20005

Rent special | In-unit laundry | Air conditioning

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$1,650–$1,925

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Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Hardwood Floor

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

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11h ago

8.7

Very good

The Vintage

3146 16th St Nw, Washington, DC 20010

Rent special | In-unit laundry | Air conditioning

Studio–2 beds

0–1 bath

$1,895–$2,595

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Top amenities

Elevator

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Management

Roof Deck

Storage

Wheelchair Accessible

Nearby rental good for eco-living

$735–$2,612

3701 16th St Nw

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$2,215–$2,922

2020 F St Nw

Nearby rental good for social life

$1,790–$4,430

100 K St Ne

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11h ago

9.1

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2900 Adams Mill

2900 Adams Mill Rd Nw, Washington, DC 20009

Rent special | In-unit laundry | Air conditioning

1 bed

1 bath

$2,000

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Top amenities

Dishwasher

Elevator

Hardwood Floor

High Ceilings

In-Unit Laundry

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11h ago

9.1

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Sixteen Hundred Apartments

1600 16th St Nw, Washington, DC 20009

Rent special | Air conditioning | On-site laundry

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$1,799–$2,399

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Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Controlled Access

Elevator

On-Site Laundry

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11h ago

8.5

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Morse Apartment Homes

550 Morse St Ne, Washington, DC 20002

Rent special | In-unit laundry | Swimming pool

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,495–$10,497

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Top amenities

Business Center

Fitness Center

In-Unit Laundry

Package Service

Rent special

15h ago

8.5

Very good

Modera H Street

1700 H St Ne, Washington, DC 20002

Rent special | In-unit laundry | Balcony

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,675–$5,015

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 14

Top amenities

Carpet

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Management

Package Service

Residents Lounge

Storage

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These rentals are 10%-30% cheaper than the local average price for similar rentals.

$1,780–$5,000

360 H St Ne

$1,520–$3,090

1500 Massachusetts Ave Nw

$1,920

716 L St Se #1203

$1,800

1300 Yards Pl Se #1197

Highly rated

Rent special

20h ago

8.7

Very good

Arris

1331 4th St Se, Washington, DC 20003

Rent special | Furnished

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,764–$5,361

Price drop

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Available Oct 14

Rent special

20h ago

9.4

Excellent

The Shelburne Apartments

1631 S St Nw, Washington, DC 20009

Rent special | Air conditioning | On-site laundry

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$1,459–$3,199

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Controlled Access

Elevator

Hardwood Floor

High Ceilings

On-Site Laundry

Package Service

Highly rated

Rent special

20h ago

9.1

Excellent

Berkshire 15

2011 15th St Nw, Washington, DC 20009

Rent special | In-unit laundry | Furnished

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,155–$6,323

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Top amenities

Controlled Access

EV Charging

Furnished

On-Site Management

Residents Lounge

Roof Deck

Highly rated

Rent special

21h ago

9.4

Excellent

The Rodman Apartments

3002 Rodman St Nw, Washington, DC 20008

Rent special | Air conditioning | On-site laundry

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$1,599–$2,950

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Controlled Access

Elevator

Hardwood Floor

On-Site Laundry

Package Service

Rent special

22h ago

9.2

Excellent

Verified

632 Howard Rd SE

632 Howard Rd Se, Washington, DC 20020

Rent special | Furnished | Package service

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,209–$3,895

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Highly rated

Rent special

1d ago

9.7

Excellent

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eaves Tunlaw Gardens

3903 Davis Pl Nw, Washington, DC 20007

Rent special | Outdoor space

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$1,516–$2,571

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1d ago

9.6

Excellent

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Avalon at Foxhall

4100 Massachusetts Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20016

Rent special | In-unit laundry | Furnished

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,818–$5,120

Price drop

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Top amenities

Furnished

In-Unit Laundry

Residents Lounge

Roof Deck

Storage

Call

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1d ago

Very good

Dock 79

79 Potomac Ave Se, Washington, DC 20003

Rent special | Garage parking

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,901–$6,238

Price drop

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Rent special

1d ago

8.8

Very good

Gables City Vista

460 L St Nw, Washington, DC 20001

Rent special | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,745–$6,341

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Business Center

Concierge Service

EV Charging

In-Unit Laundry

Package Service

Residents Lounge

Highly rated

Rent special

1d ago

9.7

Excellent

Verified

eaves Glover Park

3850 Tunlaw Rd Nw, Washington, DC 20007

Rent special | In-unit laundry | Fitness center

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,492–$2,779

Price drop

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Top amenities

Fitness Center

In-Unit Laundry

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The Metropolitan Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

Highly rated

Rent special

2d ago

8.8

Very good

The Metropolitan Apartments

200 Rhode Island Ave Ne, Washington, DC 20002

Rent special | In-unit laundry | Air conditioning

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,928–$2,950

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Top amenities

Fitness Center

Garage Parking

Hardwood Floor

In-Unit Laundry

Storage

Rent special

2d ago

9.9

Excellent

Verified

AVA Van Ness

2950 Van Ness St Nw, Washington, DC 20008

Rent special | On-site laundry | Balcony

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,944–$3,328

Price drop

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Top amenities

Fitness Center

On-Site Laundry

Package Service

Residents Lounge

Storage

Swimming Pool

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Highly rated

Rent special

2d ago

9.1

Excellent

2112 New Hampshire Avenue

2112 New Hampshire Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20009

Rent special | Air conditioning | Garage parking

Studio

1 bath

$1,925–$2,199

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Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

Fitness Center

On-Site Laundry

Roof Deck

Rent special

2d ago

9.4

Excellent

The Florian

1 Florida Ave Ne, Washington, DC 20002

Rent special | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,880–$5,995

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Concierge Service

Elevator

EV Charging

Fitness Center

In-Unit Laundry

Roof Deck

Rent special

2d ago

9.2

Excellent

Westbrooke Place

2201 N St Nw, Washington, DC 20037

Rent special | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,248–$8,759

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Business Center

Controlled Access

Fitness Center

In-Unit Laundry

LEED Certified

Storage

Rent special

2d ago

9.5

Excellent

Verified

1010 17th St NE

1010 17th St Ne, Washington, DC 20002

Rent special | Furnished | Package service

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,231–$2,768

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Rent special

3d ago

Very good

Verified

3743 12th St NE

3743 12th St Ne, Washington, DC 20017

Rent special | Furnished | Package service

1 bed

1 bath

$2,025–$2,726

Apartment for rent

Rent special

3d ago

8.7

Very good

Verified

1320 4th St NE

1320 4th St Ne, Washington, DC 20002

Rent special | Furnished | Package service

2 beds

2 baths

$3,744–$5,135

Apartment for rent

Rent special

3d ago

Excellent

The Parkwest Apartments

2929 Connecticut Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20008

Rent special | Furnished | Air conditioning

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$1,499–$2,999

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Dishwasher

Furnished

Hardwood Floor

On-Site Laundry

Roof Deck

Storage

Highly rated

Rent special

3d ago

8.7

Very good

The Crestwood Apartments

3900 16th St Nw, Washington, DC 20011

Rent special | Air conditioning | Garage parking

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$1,599–$2,799

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

Elevator

Garage Parking

On-Site Management

Storage

Connecticut House Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

Rent special

3d ago

9.4

Excellent

Connecticut House Apartments

4500 Connecticut Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20008

Rent special | Air conditioning | Garage parking

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,199–$3,099

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Dishwasher

Elevator

On-Site Laundry

On-Site Management

Storage

Wheelchair Accessible

Highly rated

Rent special

3d ago

8.8

Very good

The Stanton

816 E St Ne, Washington, DC 20002

Rent special | In-unit laundry | Furnished

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,399–$3,499

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Concierge Service

Elevator

High Ceilings

In-Unit Laundry

Package Service

Storage

Highly rated

Rent special

3d ago

8.7

Very good

The Barton at Woodley

2701 Calvert St Nw, Washington, DC 20008

Rent special | On-site laundry | Balcony

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,960–$6,862

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Concierge Service

Controlled Access

Fitness Center

Hardwood Floor

On-Site Laundry

Storage

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Highly rated

Rent special

3d ago

9.1

Excellent

Sedgwick Gardens Apartments

3726 Connecticut Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20008

Rent special | In-unit laundry | Air conditioning

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$1,699–$2,699

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Concierge Service

On-Site Laundry

On-Site Management

Package Service

Storage

Connecticut Park Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

Highly rated

Rent special

3d ago

9.4

Excellent

Connecticut Park Apartments

2828 Connecticut Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20008

Rent special | Air conditioning | Garage parking

1–2 beds

1 bath

$2,229–$3,408

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Elevator

Garage Parking

Hardwood Floor

On-Site Laundry

Package Service

Rent special

3d ago

9.1

Excellent

1830 R Apartments

1830 R St Nw, Washington, DC 20009

Rent special | Air conditioning | On-site laundry

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$1,699–$2,299

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Elevator

On-Site Laundry

Highly rated

Rent special

3d ago

8.9

Very good

501 12th Street

501 12th St Ne, Washington, DC 20002

Rent special | In-unit laundry | Air conditioning

Studio

1 bath

$1,795

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Dishwasher

In-Unit Laundry

Rent special

3d ago

9.1

Excellent

The Asbury

1460 Irving St Nw, Washington, DC 20010

Rent special | On-site laundry | Hardwood floor

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$1,373–$2,133

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Elevator

On-Site Laundry

Rent special

3d ago

9.4

Excellent

The Wallasey

2426 19th St Nw, Washington, DC 20009

Rent special | In-unit laundry | Air conditioning

2 beds

1 bath

$3,250–$4,150

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Ceiling Fan

Dishwasher

Hardwood Floor

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

Highly rated

Rent special

3d ago

Excellent

R Street Apartments

1436 R St Nw, Washington, DC 20009

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Studio–3 beds

1 bath

$1,351–$3,000

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Rent special

3d ago

7.8

Very good

Bowen Flats

2620 Bowen Rd Se, Washington, DC 20020

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1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,309–$2,227

Apartment for rent

Rent special

3d ago

8.3

Very good

The Alden

2620 13th St Nw, Washington, DC 20009

Rent special | In-unit laundry | Air conditioning

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,970–$3,026

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Hardwood Floor

High Ceilings

In-Unit Laundry

Storage

Highly rated

Rent special

3d ago

8.7

Very good

Ora

2144 California St Nw, Washington, DC 20008

Rent special | Garage parking | Fitness center

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,670–$4,238

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

EV Charging

LEED Certified

Residents Lounge

The Edison at Union Market - Photo 1 of 1

Rent special

3d ago

8.8

Very good

The Edison at Union Market

1240 4th St Ne, Washington, DC 20002

Rent special | In-unit laundry | Air conditioning

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,075–$5,934

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

Fitness Center

Garage Parking

LEED Certified

On-Site Management

Highly rated

Rent special

3d ago

9.2

Excellent

Archer Apartments

3701 Massachusetts Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20016

Rent special | In-unit laundry | Air conditioning

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,649–$2,999

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Dishwasher

Fitness Center

Hardwood Floor

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

On-Site Management

Rent special

4d ago

9.4

Excellent

Rocksboro Apartments

1717 R St Nw, Washington, DC 20009

Rent special | Air conditioning | On-site laundry

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,589–$2,899

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Elevator

Hardwood Floor

High Ceilings

On-Site Laundry

Rent special

4d ago

8.8

Very good

Circle Arms Apartments

2416 K St Nw, Washington, DC 20037

Rent special | Furnished | Air conditioning

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$2,200–$3,000

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Carpet

Ceiling Fan

Elevator

On-Site Laundry

On-Site Management

Highly rated

Rent special

4d ago

9.1

Excellent

1900 Lamont

1900 Lamont St Nw, Washington, DC 20010

Rent special | Air conditioning | On-site laundry

Studio

1 bath

$1,799

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Elevator

Hardwood Floor

High Ceilings

On-Site Laundry

Highly rated

Rent special

4d ago

9.1

Excellent

One Hill South

28 K St Se, Washington, DC 20003

Rent special | Fireplace | Tv

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,450–$4,850

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Rent special

5d+ ago

9.1

Excellent

The Rodney Apartments

1911 R St Nw, Washington, DC 20009

Rent special | Air conditioning | On-site laundry

1 bed

1 bath

$2,599

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Controlled Access

Dishwasher

On-Site Laundry

Package Service

Residents Lounge

Storage

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