Last updated on September 19, 2026

Average rent in
Georgetown University, DC

Median rent

Median rent in Washington

$3,218/mo

increased by25%

vs previous year

The average rent in Washington is $3,218 per month as of September 2026. This is 69% above the national average rent, or $1,318 more per month.

$2.22

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Washington

86

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Washington rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Georgetown University, DC

Average rent prices in Washington have increased by 25% 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 Georgetown University, DC

Rent prices in Washington vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Washington is $2,761, whereas a house costs $5,408. 1-bedroom apartments in Washington run $2,675 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,150.

Listings

Studio

$2,049

-

28%

1 bedroom

$2,510

-

No Change

2 bedroom

$3,310

-

4%

3 bedroom

$6,000

-

65%

4 bedroom

$8,746

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$2,049

Last year

28%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,510

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,310

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$6,000

Last year

65%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$8,746

The table above reflects average rent prices in Georgetown 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 Georgetown University, DC

The Larkspur - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.7

Very good

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The Larkspur

2001 N Cleveland St, Arlington, VA 22201

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,033–$1,655

Call

0756 - Anagnostopoulos - Photo 1 of 1

20h ago

8.4

Very good

0756 - Anagnostopoulos

3917 W St Nw, Washington, DC 20007

2 beds

1 bath

$1,700

0202 - Johnson/Lintner - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.8

Very good

0202 - Johnson/Lintner

4029 Beecher St Nw, Washington, DC 20007

2 beds

1 bath

$1,850

1719 35th St Nw #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Georgetown apartment for rent in Washington

Charming Georgetown Two-Bedroom - Basement Unit

1719 35th St Nw #B, Washington, DC 20007

2 beds

1 bath

$1,900

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Frequently asked questions for Georgetown University, DC

Quick answers to common questions about the Washington rental market.

How much is rent in Washington?

The average rent in Washington is $3,218 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Washington?

Average rent prices in Washington have increased by 25% since last year.

How does Washington rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Washington is 69% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,318 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 $129,000/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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