Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 27, 2026
Average rent in
Howard University, DC
Average rent in
Last updated on October 27, 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 October 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
425
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 $2,599, whereas a house costs $3,550. 1-bedroom apartments in Washington run $2,330 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,193.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,895 | - | 12% | |
1 bedroom | $2,300 | - | 11% | |
2 bedroom | $3,200 | - | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $3,999 | - | 14% | |
4 bedroom | $5,200 | - | 9% |
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 | $2,599 | - | 24% | |
Condos | $3,000 | - |  9% | |
Houses | $3,550 | - | 11% | |
Rooms | $1,210 | - | 7% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,895
Last year
12%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,300
Last year
11%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,200
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,999
Last year
14%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,200
Last year
9%
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
$2,599
Last year
24%
Condos
Average rent
$3,000
Last year
9%
Houses
Average rent
$3,550
Last year
11%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,210
Last year
7%
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
5d+ ago
LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale townhouse for rent in Washington
1737 N Capitol St Ne, Washington, DC 20002
1 bed
1 bath
$800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 20
5d+ ago
Columbia Heights house for rent in Washington
1450 Newton St Nw #4, Washington, DC 20010
1 bed
1.5 baths
$850
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Jan 7
5d+ ago
Columbia Heights apartment for rent in Washington
743 Park Rd Nw #1, Washington, DC 20010
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,187
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 15
5d+ ago
Columbia Heights condo for rent in Washington
550 Hobart Pl Nw #2, Washington, DC 20001
2 beds
1 bath
$1,750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
18h ago
Verified
1425 P St Nw, Washington, DC 20005
Studio–4 beds
1–3 baths
$1,570–$8,916
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
20h ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$12,146
Price dropped $281Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
U Street - Cardozo townhouse for rent in Washington
1931 12th St Nw #1, Washington, DC 20009
4 beds
4 baths
$10,600
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Logan Circle - Shaw townhouse for rent in Washington
1339 Corcoran St Nw, Washington, DC 20009
5 beds
3.5 baths
$9,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
18h ago
Verified
1425 P St Nw, Washington, DC 20005
Studio–4 beds
1–3 baths
$1,570–$8,916
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
10h ago
1438 Fairmont St Nw, Washington, DC 20009
3 beds
2 baths
$2,999–$3,199
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
2101 16th St Nw, Washington, DC 20009
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,800–$4,217
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2131 9th St Nw, Washington, DC 20001
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,820–$4,920
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2131 9th St Nw, Washington, DC 20001
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,820–$4,920
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$12,146
Price dropped $281Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$3,430
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
2 beds
2.5 baths
$3,090
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
1425 P St Nw, Washington, DC 20005
Studio–4 beds
1–3 baths
$1,710–$8,916
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
2d ago
Verified
2131 9th St Nw, Washington, DC 20001
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,820–$4,920
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1520 New Jersey Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20001
2 beds
1 bath
$3,495
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Verified
614 Otis Pl Nw #1, Washington, DC 20010
4 beds
3 baths
$5,400
Price dropped $100Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 1
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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 October 24, 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).