Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 2, 2026
Average rent in
American University, DC
Average rent in
Last updated on November 2, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Washington
$2,700/mo
18%vs previous year
The average rent in Washington is $2,700 per month as of October 2026. This is 42% above the national average rent, or $800 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Washington
189
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 18% 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 $2,609, whereas a house costs $3,003. 1-bedroom apartments in Washington run $2,449 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,781.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,762 | - | No Change | |
1 bedroom | $2,524 | - | 18% | |
2 bedroom | $4,059 | - | 17% | |
3 bedroom | $6,292 | - | 32% | |
4 bedroom | $5,950 | - | - |
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 | $2,609 | - | 14% | |
Condos | $2,600 | - | - | |
Houses | $3,003 | - | - | |
Rooms | $1,080 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,762
Last year
No Change
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,524
Last year
18%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,059
Last year
17%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$6,292
Last year
32%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,950
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
$2,609
Last year
14%
Condos
Average rent
$2,600
Houses
Average rent
$3,003
Rooms
Average rent
$1,080
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
4 beds
1.5 baths
$3,050
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House 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
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.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
$9,750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
4d ago
3427 Wisconsin Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20016
2–3 beds
2–3 baths
$8,250–$10,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens apartment for rent in Washington
4000 Wisconsin Ave Nw #4K420, Washington, DC 20016
3 beds
2 baths
$9,050
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
3707 Woodley Rd Nw, Washington, DC 20016
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,795–$2,295
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4101 Albemarle St Nw #339, Washington, DC 20016
2 beds
1 bath
$3,200
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Verified
4101 Albemarle St Nw #315, Washington, DC 20016
2 beds
1 bath
$3,750
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Verified
4101 Albemarle St Nw #424, Washington, DC 20016
1 bed
1 bath
$2,650
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Verified
4101 Albemarle St Nw #315, Washington, DC 20016
2 beds
1 bath
$3,750
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
8h ago
Verified
4100 Massachusetts Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20016
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,881–$3,074
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4101 Albemarle St Nw #424, Washington, DC 20016
1 bed
1 bath
$2,650
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
5h ago
Verified
4100 Massachusetts Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20016
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,600–$3,260
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
3707 Woodley Rd Nw, Washington, DC 20016
1 bed
1 bath
$1,795
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
3130 Wisconsin Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20016
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,568–$1,850
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
4105 Wisconsin Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20016
1 bed
1 bath
$1,695–$1,725
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3700 Massachusetts Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20016
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,250–$4,214
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.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 $2,700 per month as of October 31, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Washington?
Average rent prices in Washington have increased by 18% since last year.
How does Washington rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Washington is 42% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $800 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 $108,000/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).