Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 19, 2026

Average rent in
Howard University, DC

Last updated on March 19, 2026

Last updated on March 19, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Howard University, DC is $2,600. This is +37%, or $699, higher than the national average.

$2.76

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,600

increased by18%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

420

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Howard University, DC is $2,600. This is +37%, or $699, higher than the national average.

$2.76

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

8%
56%
26%
8%
2%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

At this time, we don't have information to generate a distribution. Please check back soon.

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Howard University, DC

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Howard University, DC have increased by 18% in the last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Howard University, DC

The monthly rent for an apartment in Howard University, DC is $2,369. A 1-bedroom apartment in Howard University, DC costs about $2,399 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,950. Houses for rent in Howard University, DC are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,827.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,299

-

1%

2 bedroom

$3,000

-

13%

3 bedroom

$4,200

-

49%

4 bedroom

$5,000

-

4%

Studio

$1,838

-

1%

Studio

Average rent

$1,838

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,299

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last year

13%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,200

Last year

49%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,000

Last year

4%

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.

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