Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 19, 2026
Average rent in
American University, DC
Average rent in
Last updated on May 19, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Washington
$2,864/mo
19%vs previous year
The average rent in Washington is $2,864 per month as of May 2026. This is 47% above the national average rent, or $915 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Washington
295
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Washington rentals at each price point
Rent trends in American University, DC
Average rent prices in Washington have increased by 19% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
American University, DC
Rent prices in Washington vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Washington is $2,766, whereas a house costs $2,949. 1-bedroom apartments in Washington run $2,643 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,941.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,745 | - | 2% | |
1 bedroom | $2,699 | - | 25% | |
2 bedroom | $4,386 | - | 24% | |
3 bedroom | $8,250 | - | 31% | |
4 bedroom | $6,950 | - | - |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in American University, DC.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,766 | - | No Change | |
Condos | $2,425 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $2,949 | - | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,075 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,745
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,699
Last year
25%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,386
Last year
24%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$8,250
Last year
31%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,950
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in American University, DC.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,766
Condos
Average rent
$2,425
Houses
Average rent
$2,949
Rooms
Average rent
$1,075
The table above reflects average rent prices in American University, DC, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
Discover rentals in American University, DC
8h ago
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens house for rent in Washington
4200 Cathedral Ave Nw #515, Washington, DC 20016
2 beds
1 bath
$2,450
$2,000
Price drop
House for rent
Available Apr 1
5d+ ago
AU Park - Friendship Heights - Tenley apartment for rent in Washington
4317 River Rd Nw #1, Washington, DC 20016
3 beds
1 bath
$3,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Spring Valley house for rent in Washington
4810 Rockwood Pkwy Nw, Washington, DC 20016
4 beds
4.5 baths
$12,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Cleveland Park house for rent in Washington
3427 Wisconsin Ave Nw #001, Washington, DC 20016
3 beds
3 baths
$9,900
House for rent
4d ago
Cleveland Park house for rent in Washington
3427 Wisconsin Ave Nw #008, Washington, DC 20016
3 beds
3.5 baths
$9,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
3427 Wisconsin Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20016
2–3 beds
2–3 baths
$8,250–$10,500
Apartment for rent
15h ago
3707 Woodley Rd Nw, Washington, DC 20016
1 bed
1 bath
$1,995
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
4100 Massachusetts Ave Nw #4857A, Washington, DC 20016
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,790–$6,020
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens condo for rent in Washington
3010 Wisconsin Ave Nw #309, Washington, DC 20016
1 bed
1 bath
$2,050
$1,695
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available May 15
1d ago
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens condo for rent in Washington
3 beds
2 baths
$4,700
$4,500
Price drop
Condo for rent
3d ago
Verified
3700 Massachusetts Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20016
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,065–$4,407
Price drop
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
4100 Massachusetts Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20016
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,175–$4,279
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
4100 Massachusetts Ave Nw #4857A, Washington, DC 20016
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,790–$6,020
Apartment for rent
13h ago
3130 Wisconsin Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20016
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,419–$2,500
Apartment for rent
15h ago
3707 Woodley Rd Nw, Washington, DC 20016
1 bed
1 bath
$1,995
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
3700 Massachusetts Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20016
1 bed
1 bath
$2,065–$2,768
Price drop
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
4100 Massachusetts Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20016
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,175–$4,279
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4h ago
3701 Massachusetts Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20016
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,599–$2,305
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for American University, DC
Quick answers to common questions about the Washington rental market.
How much is rent in Washington?
The average rent in Washington is $2,864 per month as of May 16, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Washington?
Average rent prices in Washington have increased by 19% since last year.
How does Washington rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Washington is 47% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $915 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Washington?
To comfortably afford rent in Washington, you'd need to earn approximately $115,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).