How much is the average rent in Washington, DC for 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments?

Washington's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,300 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $3,100 monthly. These figures reflect current market conditions with one-bedrooms representing 42% of available listings and two-bedrooms accounting for 29% of the rental inventory.

When is the best time to look for an apartment in Washington, DC?

February offers the lowest rent prices in Washington, while August sees the highest rates, creating approximately a 5.5% difference between peak and off-season pricing. December provides the least competitive environment for renters, while May emerges as the most competitive month with higher demand relative to available inventory.

What are the best neighborhoods to rent an apartment in Washington, DC?

Logan Circle - Shaw and Downtown - Penn Quarter - Chinatown lead Washington's rental market with mixed-use developments, extensive restaurant options, and strong transit infrastructure. Dupont Circle and Mount Vernon Square also attract renters with walkable street layouts and frequent transit connections. Columbia Heights represents 6% of Washington's rental market with 574 available listings.

What areas of Washington, DC are best for budget-conscious renters?

Deanwood offers the most affordable option with median rent around $1,560, followed by Congress Heights at around $1,620 and Fort Dupont at around $1,660. Deanwood generates over 3 times more renter interest than the market average despite having only 64 listings, while Congress Heights draws 1.2 times more consumer interest with 279 available properties.

Are there pet-friendly apartments in Washington, DC?

Logan Circle - Shaw and Downtown - Penn Quarter - Chinatown provide the best options for pet owners, featuring pet grooming services, pets without restrictions policies, and pet-safe windows. Colonial Village - Shepherd Park and U Street - Cardozo also accommodate pets well with abundant outdoor space and nearby dog parks for daily walks and exercise.

Are utilities usually included in rent in Washington, DC?

Utilities are rarely included in Washington rental properties, appearing in only about 551 total listings, which represents 0.10% of the market. Studios have the highest rate of utility inclusion at 0.19% of available units, while larger apartments like three-bedrooms include utilities in just 0.05% of listings.

Are most apartments in Washington, DC largely older buildings or new developments?

Washington's rental market is dominated by contemporary architecture, which makes up 51.9% of available properties and reflects the modern building boom from the mid-20th century onward. Historic styles also have a presence, with Colonial architecture representing 18.8% of the market and Federal style accounting for 13.3% of rentals.

Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in Washington, DC - 1,893 Rentals

4h ago

Pet Friendly Kingman Park townhouse for rent in Washington

Beautiful 3 BR/2.5 Townhome in Kingman Park!

1724 C St Ne, Washington, DC 20002

Dogs and cats ok | Hardwood floor | In-unit laundry

3 beds

2.5 baths

$5,900

$4,495

Price drop

House for rent

Available Jun 4

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

Rent special

6h ago

8.7

Very good

Harlow Navy Yard

1100 2nd Pl Se, Washington, DC 20003

Dogs and cats ok | Garage parking

1–3 beds

1–3 baths

$1,615–$5,888

Apartment for rent

Rent special

6h ago

9.4

Excellent

The Bixby

601 L St Se, Washington, DC 20003

Dogs and cats ok | Garage parking | Walk-in closets

1–3 beds

1–3 baths

$1,044–$4,550

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Highly rated

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6h ago

9.7

Excellent

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The Statesman

2020 F St Nw, Washington, DC 20006

Dogs and cats ok | Fitness center | Walk-in closets

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$1,960–$2,804

Apartment for rent

Call

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6h ago

9.9

Excellent

Verified

2221 I Street Northwest

2221 I St Nw #983, Washington, DC 20052

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | In-unit laundry

Studio

1 bath

$3,640

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Assigned Parking

Business Center

Central Heat

Microwave

TV

Wi-Fi

1550 7th Street Northwest - Photo 1 of 1

3D tour

7h ago

9.6

Excellent

Verified

1550 7th Street Northwest

1550 7th St Nw #453, Washington, DC 20001

Dogs and cats ok | In-unit laundry | Furnished

1 bed

1 bath

$2,490

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Central Heat

Dishwasher

Elevator

TV

Wi-Fi

3D tour

7h ago

9.6

Excellent

Verified

625 H Street Northeast

625 H St Ne #380, Washington, DC 20002

Dogs and cats ok | In-unit laundry | Furnished

1 bed

1 bath

$2,610

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Central Heat

Dishwasher

In-Unit Laundry

Roof Deck

Wi-Fi

450 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest - Photo 1 of 1

7h ago

9.6

Excellent

Verified

450 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest

450 Massachusetts Ave Nw #271, Washington, DC 20001

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | In-unit laundry

1 bed

1 bath

$2,900

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Central Heat

Dishwasher

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

Oven

Roof Deck

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The Glover House Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

Highly rated

Rent special

7h ago

9.1

Excellent

The Glover House Apartments

2101 Wisconsin Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20007

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | Hardwood floor

Studio–4 beds

1–4 baths

$2,754–$7,968

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Concierge Service

Elevator

Hardwood Floor

On-Site Management

Residents Lounge

Swimming Pool

Highly rated

Rent special

8h ago

8.3

Very good

Arcade Sunshine

713 Lamont St Nw, Washington, DC 20010

Dogs and cats ok | Storage | Garage parking

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,374–$4,120

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Business Center

Controlled Access

Fitness Center

On-Site Management

Roof Deck

Storage

Highly rated

Rent special

8h ago

8.5

Very good

The Gantry DC

300 Morse St Ne, Washington, DC 20002

Dogs and cats ok | Hardwood floor | In-unit laundry

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,066–$7,948

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Business Center

Hardwood Floor

In-Unit Laundry

Residents Lounge

Swimming Pool

Highly rated

Rent special

9h ago

8.7

Very good

Dock 79

79 Potomac Ave Se, Washington, DC 20003

Dogs and cats ok | Hardwood floor | Swimming pool

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,079–$5,718

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Business Center

Hardwood Floor

Roof Deck

Highly rated

Rent special

10h ago

9.7

Excellent

Verified

eaves Tunlaw Gardens

3903 Davis Pl Nw, Washington, DC 20007

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$1,785–$1,840

Apartment for rent

Call

Rent special

3D tour

10h ago

9.1

Excellent

Varsity On K

950 24th St Nw, Washington, DC 20037

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | In-unit laundry

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,300–$5,500

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 1

Top amenities

Business Center

Fitness Center

Furnished

In-Unit Laundry

10h ago

Pet Friendly Capitol Hill townhouse for rent in Washington

729 10th St Ne, Washington, DC 20002

Dogs and cats ok | In-unit laundry | Concierge service

3 beds

1.5 baths

$3,699

House for rent

Available Feb 10

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

Package Service

Income restricted

11h ago

8.9

Very good

Savannah

3230 13th St Se, Washington, DC 20032

Dogs and cats ok

2–3 beds

1 bath

$963–$2,393

Apartment for rent

12h ago

9

Excellent

The Parkwest Apartments

2929 Connecticut Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20008

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | Hardwood floor

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$1,499–$2,700

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Controlled Access

Dishwasher

Furnished

Hardwood Floor

On-Site Laundry

On-Site Management

2811 11th Street Northwest, Unit A - Photo 1 of 1

14h ago

Pet Friendly Columbia Heights house for rent in Washington

2811 11th Street Northwest, Unit A

2811 11th St Nw, Washington, DC 20001

Dogs and cats ok | In-unit laundry | Storage

3 beds

2 baths

$4,725

House for rent

Available Aug 1

Top amenities

Assigned Parking

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

On-Site Laundry

Chase & Coda at Bryant St. - Photo 1 of 1

Rent special

14h ago

8.8

Very good

Chase & Coda at Bryant St.

680 Rhode Island Ave Ne, Washington, DC 20002

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | Storage

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,249–$6,637

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

EV Charging

Fireplace

Garage Parking

Residents Lounge

Storage

Swimming Pool

5100 Connecticut Avenue Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

Rent special

15h ago

8.5

Very good

5100 Connecticut Avenue Apartments

5100 Connecticut Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20008

Dogs and cats ok | Hardwood floor | On-site laundry

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$1,650–$2,450

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

Highly rated

15h ago

8.7

Very good

Ora

2144 California St Nw, Washington, DC 20008

Dogs and cats ok | Garage parking | Fitness center

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$2,250–$3,595

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

EV Charging

Garage Parking

LEED Certified

Package Service

Residents Lounge

Connecticut House Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

15h ago

9.3

Excellent

Connecticut House Apartments

4500 Connecticut Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20008

Dogs and cats ok | Hardwood floor | On-site laundry

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,950–$3,400

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Controlled Access

Elevator

On-Site Laundry

On-Site Management

Storage

Wheelchair Accessible

Highly rated

16h ago

9.1

Excellent

The Stanton

816 E St Ne, Washington, DC 20002

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | Hardwood floor

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,799–$4,123

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Business Center

Concierge Service

Furnished

Residents Lounge

Storage

Rent special

17h ago

8.8

Very good

The Alden

2620 13th St Nw, Washington, DC 20009

Dogs and cats ok | Hardwood floor | In-unit laundry

1–2 beds

1 bath

$2,161–$3,133

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Hardwood Floor

High Ceilings

In-Unit Laundry

Storage

The Edison at Union Market - Photo 1 of 1

Rent special

17h ago

8.5

Very good

The Edison at Union Market

1240 4th St Ne, Washington, DC 20002

Dogs and cats ok | Carpet | In-unit laundry

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,885–$8,924

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

Garage Parking

LEED Certified

On-Site Management

Package Service

17h ago

8.6

Very good

Westbrooke Place

2201 N St Nw, Washington, DC 20037

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | Hardwood floor

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,496–$10,165

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Fitness Center

Garage Parking

In-Unit Laundry

Package Service

Storage

Swimming Pool

Rent special

17h ago

8.2

Very good

Gables City Vista

460 L St Nw, Washington, DC 20001

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | In-unit laundry

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,819–$7,903

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Fitness Center

Garage Parking

In-Unit Laundry

Package Service

Residents Lounge

Storage

Highly rated

17h ago

9

Excellent

The Century

2651 16th St Nw, Washington, DC 20009

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | Hardwood floor

Studio

1 bath

$1,699

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Dishwasher

Elevator

Furnished

In-Unit Laundry

Package Service

Residents Lounge

17h ago

8.8

Very good

Columbia Uptown

1375 Fairmont St Nw, Washington, DC 20009

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | On-site laundry

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,921–$7,740

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Elevator

On-Site Laundry

Storage

18h ago

8.4

Very good

2925 Penn Ave SE

2925 Pennsylvania Ave Se, Washington, DC 20020

Dogs and cats ok

4 beds

1 bath

$4,200

Apartment for rent

19h ago

8.4

Very good

The Indigo

1901 Lincoln Rd Ne, Washington, DC 20002

Dogs and cats ok | Hardwood floor | In-unit laundry

2 beds

1 bath

$2,200–$2,300

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Hardwood Floor

In-Unit Laundry

19h ago

7.6

Very good

1953 19th Pl SE

1953 19th Pl Se, Washington, DC 20020

Dogs and cats ok | Hardwood floor | In-unit laundry

3–6 beds

1–2 baths

$5,301–$8,100

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Dishwasher

Hardwood Floor

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

Oven

1423 E Street NE, Unit First Floor - Photo 1 of 1

21h ago

8.3

Very good

1423 E Street NE, Unit First Floor

1423 E St Ne, Washington, DC 20002

Dogs and cats ok | In-unit laundry | Storage

2 beds

1 bath

$2,200

Condo for rent

Available Jan 1

Top amenities

Garage Parking

High Ceilings

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

On-Site Laundry

Storage

21h ago

8.5

Very good

Highbridge

2512 Q St Nw, Washington, DC 20007

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | In-unit laundry

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,125–$4,725

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Business Center

Concierge Service

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Management

Residents Lounge

Storage

The Park Manor Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

21h ago

8.5

Very good

The Park Manor Apartments

3039 Q St Nw, Washington, DC 20007

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | Hardwood floor

1–2 beds

1 bath

$2,199–$3,399

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

Fireplace

Hardwood Floor

On-Site Laundry

Rent special

22h ago

9.9

Excellent

Verified

AVA Van Ness

2950 Van Ness St Nw, Washington, DC 20008

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | On-site laundry

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,995–$2,334

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Elevator

Fitness Center

On-Site Laundry

Residents Lounge

Roof Deck

Storage

Call

1255 22nd Street Northwest - Photo 1 of 1

3D tour

23h ago

9.6

Excellent

Verified

1255 22nd Street Northwest

1255 22nd St Nw #1213, Washington, DC 20037

Dogs and cats ok | In-unit laundry | Furnished

1 bed

1 bath

$3,730

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

EV Charging

Furnished

Roof Deck

Wi-Fi

3D tour

23h ago

9

Excellent

Verified

2400 M Street Northwest

2400 M St Nw #908, Washington, DC 20037

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | In-unit laundry

1 bed

1 bath

$4,310

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Furnished

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

Roof Deck

TV

1250 9th Street Northwest - Photo 1 of 1

23h ago

9.6

Excellent

Verified

1250 9th Street Northwest

1250 9th St Nw #792, Washington, DC 20001

Dogs and cats ok | In-unit laundry | Furnished

1 bed

1 bath

$2,600

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Central Heat

Elevator

Microwave

Roof Deck

Wi-Fi

3D tour

23h ago

9.9

Excellent

Verified

400 8th Street Northwest

400 8th St Nw #577, Washington, DC 20004

Dogs and cats ok | In-unit laundry | Furnished

Studio

1 bath

$2,440

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Elevator

Furnished

In-Unit Laundry

TV

Wi-Fi

3D tour

23h ago

9.6

Excellent

Verified

1301 M Street Northwest

1301 M St Nw #436, Washington, DC 20005

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | In-unit laundry

1 bed

1 bath

$2,890

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Assigned Parking

Central Heat

Dishwasher

Oven

TV

Wi-Fi

1d ago

Pet Friendly LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale house for rent in Washington

Dogs and cats ok | Hardwood floor | In-unit laundry

4 beds

3.5 baths

$6,200

$5,750

Price drop

House for rent

Available Jul 1

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Central Heat

Dishwasher

High Ceilings

In-Unit Laundry

1d ago

Pet Friendly Trinidad - Langston townhouse for rent in Washington

1631 Montello Ave NE Unit PH#1 - 1

1631 Montello Ave Ne #1, Washington, DC 20002

Dogs and cats ok | Hardwood floor | In-unit laundry

3 beds

2.5 baths

$3,950

House for rent

Available Jun 27

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Central Heat

Garage Parking

In-Unit Laundry

1d ago

Pet Friendly Dupont Circle condo for rent in Washington

1307 22nd St Nw #B, Washington, DC 20037

Dogs and cats ok | Hardwood floor | In-unit laundry

1 bed

1 bath

$2,350

$2,250

Price drop

Condo for rent

Available Jul 1

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

1d ago

9.2

Excellent

Verified

1214 Bladensburg Rd NE

1214 Bladensburg Rd Ne, Washington, DC 20002

Dogs and cats ok | Furnished

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$2,225–$2,540

Apartment for rent

Rent special

1d ago

8.7

Very good

Verified

1320 4th St NE

1320 4th St Ne, Washington, DC 20002

Dogs and cats ok | Furnished

2 beds

2 baths

$3,920–$5,290

Apartment for rent

1d ago

9.2

Excellent

Verified

5508 7th Street NW

5508 7th St Nw, Washington, DC 20011

Dogs and cats ok | Furnished

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,100–$3,100

Apartment for rent

Rent special

1d ago

8.7

Very good

Verified

3743 12th St NE

3743 12th St Ne, Washington, DC 20017

Dogs and cats ok | Furnished

1 bed

1 bath

$2,175–$2,420

Apartment for rent

1d ago

9.4

Excellent

Verified

70 I Street SE

70 I St Se, Washington, DC 20003

Dogs and cats ok | Outdoor space | Furnished

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,550–$4,507

Apartment for rent

Rent special

1d ago

8.7

Very good

Verified

1128 10th Street, NW

1128 10th St Nw, Washington, DC 20001

Dogs and cats ok | Furnished

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$4,118–$5,447

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