Last updated on September 7, 2026

Average rent in
George Washington University, DC

Median rent

Median rent in Washington

$2,800/mo

increased by14%

vs previous year

The average rent in Washington is $2,800 per month as of September 2026. This is 47% above the national average rent, or $900 more per month.

$2.44

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Washington

186

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Washington rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in George Washington University, DC

Average rent prices in Washington have increased by 14% 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 George Washington University, DC

Rent prices in Washington vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Washington is $2,799, whereas a house costs $3,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Washington run $2,720 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,280.

Listings

Studio

$2,108

-

5%

1 bedroom

$2,700

-

11%

2 bedroom

$4,480

-

32%

3 bedroom

$6,121

-

186%

4 bedroom

$12,250

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$2,108

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,480

Last year

32%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$6,121

Last year

186%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$12,250

The table above reflects average rent prices in George Washington 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 George Washington University, DC

R Street Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

1d ago

8.3

Very good

R Street Apartments

1436 R St Nw, Washington, DC 20009

Studio–3 beds

1 bath

$1,346–$3,000

Apartment for rent

529 E Street Expy #202 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Washington Mall apartment for rent in Washington

1 bed

1 bath

$1,388

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 5

11 Snows Ct Nw #1 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End townhouse for rent in Washington

11 Snows Court (BP) - 1

11 Snows Ct Nw #1, Washington, DC 20037

2 beds

1 bath

$2,980

$2,850

Price drop

House for rent

Available Sep 5

950 25th St Nw - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End house for rent in Washington

WASHINGTON, DC

950 25th St Nw, Washington, DC 20037

2 beds

1 bath

$2,900

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for George Washington University, DC

Quick answers to common questions about the Washington rental market.

How much is rent in Washington?

The average rent in Washington is $2,800 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Washington?

Average rent prices in Washington have increased by 14% 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 $900 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 $112,000/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).

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