Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 30, 2026
Average rent in
Howard University, DC
Average rent in
Last updated on June 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Washington
$2,815/mo
25%vs previous year
The average rent in Washington is $2,815 per month as of June 2026. This is 44% above the national average rent, or $865 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Washington
436
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 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
Howard University, DC
Rent prices in Washington vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Washington is $2,600, whereas a house costs $4,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Washington run $2,490 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,200.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,777 | - | 14% | |
1 bedroom | $2,445 | - | 11% | |
2 bedroom | $3,200 | - | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $4,325 | - |  19% | |
4 bedroom | $5,659 | - | 44% |
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 | $2,600 | - | No Change | |
Condos | $2,850 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $4,000 | - | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,065 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,777
Last year
14%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,445
Last year
11%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,200
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,325
Last year
19%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,659
Last year
44%
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
$2,600
Condos
Average rent
$2,850
Houses
Average rent
$4,000
Rooms
Average rent
$1,065
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
3d ago
1436 R St Nw, Washington, DC 20009
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$825–$3,000
Apartment 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
Columbia Heights townhouse for rent in Washington
1360 Girard St Nw, Washington, DC 20009
1 bed
1 bath
$995
House for rent
Available Jun 7
5d+ ago
Columbia Heights condo for rent in Washington
3118 13th St Nw #1, Washington, DC 20010
1 bed
1 bath
$1,054
Condo for rent
Available Jan 5
6h ago
Verified
1503 Vermont Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20005
Studio–4 beds
1–3 baths
$1,670–$15,404
House for rent
11h ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$15,404
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
5d+ ago
U Street - Cardozo house for rent in Washington
3 beds
2.5 baths
$11,500
House for rent
Available Aug 7
6h ago
Verified
1503 Vermont Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20005
Studio–4 beds
1–3 baths
$1,670–$15,404
House for rent
5d+ ago
Columbia Heights condo for rent in Washington
1 bed
1 bath
$2,250
Condo for rent
3d ago
Verified
2101 16th St Nw, Washington, DC 20009
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,019–$6,020
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$15,404
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
1 Florida Ave Ne #958, Washington, DC 20002
1 bed
1 bath
$2,080
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
618 T St Nw #462, Washington, DC 20001
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,010–$4,310
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$4,660
$3,260
Price drop
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
1503 Vermont Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20005
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,670–$3,960
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2101 16th St Nw, Washington, DC 20009
2 beds
2 baths
$3,741–$5,610
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1718 1st St Nw #4, Washington, DC 20001
2 beds
2 baths
$2,850
Condo for rent
Available Jul 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 $2,815 per month as of June 27, 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 44% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $865 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 $113,000/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).