Average Rent in Howard University, DC and Rent Price Trends

Rent price summary for
Howard University, DC

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Howard University, DC is $2,572. This is +30% higher than the national average.

$2.91

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,572

over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

405

for rent on Zumper.com

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Howard University, DC is $2,572. This is +30% higher than the national average.

$2.91

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

56%

25%

$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 comparables in
Howard University, DC
The monthly rent for an apartment in Howard University, DC is $2,355. A 1-bedroom apartment in Howard University, DC costs about $2,290 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,000. Houses for rent in Howard University, DC are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,995.


1 bedroom	$2,221	-	7%
2 bedroom	$3,195	-	4%
3 bedroom	$4,500	-	62%
4 bedroom	$5,200	-	104%
Studio	$1,850	-	1%


Apartments	$2,355	-	No Change
Condos	$2,850	-	No Change
Houses	$3,995	-	No Change
Rooms	$1,210	-	No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,850

Last year

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,221

Last year

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,195

Last year

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,500

Last year

62%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,200

Last year

104%

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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