Climbing a spot this month, Washington D.C. became the 5th most expensive rental market in the nation, now tied with Oakland. One bedroom units grew 2.3% to a median of $2,270, while two bedroom units increased 2.9% to $3,150. On a year over year basis, both bedroom types have appreciated around 8%.
Tied at a median of $2,600 a month for one bedroom units, Downtown – Penn Quarter – Chinatown and Logan Circle – Shaw were the most expensive neighborhoods to rent this spring. Close behind, Georgetown ($2,580), Mount Vernon Square ($2,550), and Foggy Bottom – GWU – West End ($2,500) were the next priciest areas. More affordable rentals, priced in the $1,500-$1,600 range, could be found east of downtown, including Trinidad – Langston, Brentwood – Langdon, and Brookland.
The least expensive D.C. neighborhoods for renters this summer were Anacostia ($990), Mount Rainier ($1,050), and Woodridge – Fort Lincoln ($1,200).
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