Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 7, 2026
Average rent in
Howard University, DC
Average rent in
Last updated on September 7, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Washington
$2,850/mo
34%vs previous year
The average rent in Washington is $2,850 per month as of September 2026. This is 50% above the national average rent, or $950 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Washington
402
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Washington rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Howard University, DC
Average rent prices in Washington have increased by 34% 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
Howard University, DC
Rent prices in Washington vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Washington is $2,650, whereas a house costs $3,833. 1-bedroom apartments in Washington run $2,395 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,240.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,950 | - | 12% | |
1 bedroom | $2,350 | - | 26% | |
2 bedroom | $3,200 | - | 11% | |
3 bedroom | $4,000 | - | 68% | |
4 bedroom | $5,500 | - | 128% |
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 Howard University, DC.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,650 | - | No Change | |
Condos | $3,000 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $3,833 | - | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,160 | - | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,950
Last year
12%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,350
Last year
26%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,200
Last year
11%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,000
Last year
68%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,500
Last year
128%
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 Howard University, DC.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,650
Condos
Average rent
$3,000
Houses
Average rent
$3,833
Rooms
Average rent
$1,160
The table above reflects average rent prices in Howard 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 Howard University, DC
2d ago
Columbia Heights townhouse for rent in Washington
1 bed
2.5 baths
$676
House for rent
5d+ ago
Columbia Heights house for rent in Washington
1450 Newton St Nw #4, Washington, DC 20010
1 bed
1.5 baths
$850
House for rent
Available Jan 7
5d+ ago
LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale house for rent in Washington
2120 N Capitol St Nw, Washington, DC 20002
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
$900
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 11
5d+ ago
725 Fairmont St Nw, Washington, DC 20001
1 bed
1 bath
$975
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1425 P St Nw, Washington, DC 20005
Studio–4 beds
1–3 baths
$1,530–$12,700
House for rent
2d ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$13,220
$12,700
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Columbia Heights townhouse for rent in Washington
1424 Harvard St Nw, Washington, DC 20009
5 beds
2 baths
$12,000
House for rent
2d ago
Dupont Circle townhouse for rent in Washington
1524 Swann St Nw, Washington, DC 20009
5 beds
3.5 baths
$11,500
House for rent
2d ago
Verified
1425 P St Nw, Washington, DC 20005
Studio–4 beds
1–3 baths
$1,530–$12,700
House for rent
3d ago
Columbia Heights condo for rent in Washington
1 bed
1 bath
$2,150
Condo for rent
1d ago
Verified
2101 16th St Nw, Washington, DC 20009
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,800–$4,160
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$13,220
$12,700
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1924 8th St Nw #629, Washington, DC 20001
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,870–$2,410
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,330
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$4,280
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2101 16th St Nw, Washington, DC 20009
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,800–$4,160
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
2005 11th St Nw, Washington, DC 20001
1 bed
1 bath
$2,900–$3,650
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$13,220
$12,700
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1924 8th St Nw #629, Washington, DC 20001
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,870–$2,410
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Howard University, DC
Quick answers to common questions about the Washington rental market.
How much is rent in Washington?
The average rent in Washington is $2,850 per month as of September 5, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Washington?
Average rent prices in Washington have increased by 34% since last year.
How does Washington rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Washington is 50% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $950 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 $114,000/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).