Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 5, 2026
Average rent in
American University, DC
Average rent in
Last updated on August 5, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Washington
$2,821/mo
36%vs previous year
The average rent in Washington is $2,821 per month as of August 2026. This is 45% above the national average rent, or $881 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Washington
230
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 36% 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 $2,750, whereas a house costs $2,996. 1-bedroom apartments in Washington run $2,564 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,671.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,869 | - | 2% | |
1 bedroom | $2,679 | - | 53% | |
2 bedroom | $4,143 | - | 40% | |
3 bedroom | $8,125 | - | 39% | |
4 bedroom | $6,800 | - | - |
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 | $2,750 | - | No Change | |
Condos | $2,825 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $2,996 | - | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,869
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,679
Last year
53%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,143
Last year
40%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$8,125
Last year
39%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,800
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
$2,750
Condos
Average rent
$2,825
Houses
Average rent
$2,996
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
5d+ ago
AU Park - Friendship Heights - Tenley house for rent in Washington
4619 Yuma St Nw, Washington, DC 20016
1 bed
1 bath
$995
House for rent
5d+ ago
3707 Woodley Rd Nw, Washington, DC 20016
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,895–$2,495
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens house for rent in Washington
3026 Wisconsin Ave Nw #102, Washington, DC 20016
2 beds
1 bath
$2,575
House for rent
2d ago
3220 Wisconsin Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20016
2 beds
2 baths
$2,600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Glover Park condo for rent in Washington
3929 Fulton St Nw #A, Washington, DC 20007
4 beds
4.5 baths
$12,900
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Foxhall - Palisades house for rent in Washington
3111 Chain Bridge Rd Nw, Washington, DC 20016
5 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
5d+ 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
3707 Woodley Rd Nw, Washington, DC 20016
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,895–$2,495
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4101 Albemarle St Nw #340, Washington, DC 20016
1 bed
1 bath
$2,375
Condo for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Verified
4101 Albemarle St Nw #339, Washington, DC 20016
2 beds
1 bath
$3,200
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
17h ago
3206 Wisconsin Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20016
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,875–$3,200
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3700 Massachusetts Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20016
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,322–$3,799
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
4100 Massachusetts Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20016
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,940–$3,159
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4101 Albemarle St Nw #340, Washington, DC 20016
1 bed
1 bath
$2,375
Condo for rent
Available Aug 1
26m ago
3222 Wisconsin Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20016
Studio
1 bath
$1,350–$1,450
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
3130 Wisconsin Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20016
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,452–$1,850
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
4105 Wisconsin Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20016
1 bed
1 bath
$1,795
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
3707 Woodley Rd Nw, Washington, DC 20016
1 bed
1 bath
$1,895
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3700 Massachusetts Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20016
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,322–$3,799
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 $2,821 per month as of August 1, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Washington?
Average rent prices in Washington have increased by 36% since last year.
How does Washington rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Washington is 45% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $881 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 $113,000/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).