Last updated on August 4, 2026

Average rent in
Georgetown University, DC

Median rent

Median rent in Washington

$3,226/mo

increased by27%

vs previous year

The average rent in Washington is $3,226 per month as of August 2026. This is 66% above the national average rent, or $1,286 more per month.

$2.24

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Washington

76

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Washington rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%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 27% 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 $2,943, whereas a house costs $5,547. 1-bedroom apartments in Washington run $2,400 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,920.

Listings

Studio

$1,595

-

23%

1 bedroom

$2,425

-

7%

2 bedroom

$3,782

-

12%

3 bedroom

$6,436

-

-

4 bedroom

$10,000

-

17%

Studio

Average rent

$1,595

Last year

23%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,425

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,782

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$6,436

4 bedroom

Average rent

$10,000

Last year

17%

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

2d 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

Apartment for rent

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1577 N Colonial Ter #105Y - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

North Rosslyn apartment for rent in Arlington

SINGLE_FAMILY - ARLINGTON, VA

1577 N Colonial Ter #105Y, Arlington, VA 22209

1 bed

1 bath

$1,475

Apartment for rent

4569 MAC LLC - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

4569 MAC LLC

4569 Macarthur Blvd Nw, Washington, DC 20007

Studio

1 bath

$1,500

Apartment for rent

4455 Macarthur Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.9

Very good

4455 Macarthur Blvd

4455 Macarthur Blvd Nw, Washington, DC 20007

Studio

1 bath

$1,550–$1,600

Apartment for rent

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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 $3,226 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Washington?

Average rent prices in Washington have increased by 27% since last year.

How does Washington rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Washington is 66% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,286 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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