Average Rent in American University, DC and Rent Price Trends

Rent price summary for
American University, DC

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in American University, DC is $3,031. This is +53% higher than the national average.

$3.03

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,031

over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

243

for rent on Zumper.com

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in American University, DC is $3,031. This is +53% higher than the national average.

$3.03

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

44%

33%

16%

$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500

$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000

$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500

$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000

$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

At this time, we don't have information to generate a distribution. Please check back soon.

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent comparables in
American University, DC
The monthly rent for an apartment in American University, DC is $3,038. A 1-bedroom apartment in American University, DC costs about $2,858 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $4,517. Houses for rent in American University, DC are cheaper, with an average monthly cost of $3,020.


1 bedroom	$2,858	-	5%
2 bedroom	$4,341	-	5%
3 bedroom	$6,100	-	41%
4 bedroom	$6,997	-	-
Studio	$2,043	-	11%


Apartments	$3,038	-	No Change
Condos	$1,900	-	No Change
Houses	$3,020	-	No Change
Rooms	$1,100	-	-

Studio

Average rent

$2,043

Last year

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,858

Last year

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,341

Last year

3 bedroom

Average rent

$6,100

Last year

41%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,997

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.

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