Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 18, 2026
Average rent in
Institute of World Politics, DC
Average rent in
Last updated on September 18, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Washington
$2,800/mo
16%vs previous year
The average rent in Washington is $2,800 per month as of September 2026. This is 47% above the national average rent, or $900 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Washington
400
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Washington rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Institute of World Politics, DC
Average rent prices in Washington have increased by 16% 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
Institute of World Politics, DC
Rent prices in Washington vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Washington is $2,776, whereas a house costs $3,315. 1-bedroom apartments in Washington run $2,695 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,995.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,089 | - | 9% | |
1 bedroom | $2,650 | - | 9% | |
2 bedroom | $3,969 | - | 24% | |
3 bedroom | $5,250 | - | 41% | |
4 bedroom | $1,660 | - | 371% |
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 Institute of World Politics, DC.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,776 | - | No Change | |
Condos | $2,872 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $3,315 | - | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,210 | - | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,089
Last year
9%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,650
Last year
9%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,969
Last year
24%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$5,250
Last year
41%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,660
Last year
371%
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 Institute of World Politics, DC.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,776
Condos
Average rent
$2,872
Houses
Average rent
$3,315
Rooms
Average rent
$1,210
The table above reflects average rent prices in Institute of World Politics, 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 Institute of World Politics, DC
5d+ ago
Columbia Heights apartment for rent in Washington
1202 Euclid St Nw #301, Washington, DC 20009
1 bed
1 bath
$1,006
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 2
5d+ ago
Adams Morgan apartment for rent in Washington
2425 Ontario Rd Nw #3, Washington, DC 20009
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Kalorama townhouse for rent in Washington
2137 R St Nw, Washington, DC 20008
5 beds
5 baths
$27,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End house for rent in Washington
2115 Ward Ct Nw #8, Washington, DC 20037
2 beds
3 baths
$11,900
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2.5 baths
$11,183
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Dupont Circle condo for rent in Washington
1026 16th St Nw #801, Washington, DC 20036
2 beds
2 baths
$11,000
Condo for rent
13h ago
Verified
1425 P St Nw, Washington, DC 20005
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,540–$6,803
House for rent
4d ago
1715 P St Nw, Washington, DC 20036
Studio
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
7m ago
Verified
2101 16th St Nw, Washington, DC 20009
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,800–$4,160
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
2400 Virginia Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20037
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,850–$3,365
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
2000 N St Nw, Washington, DC 20036
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,158–$4,484
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
2400 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20037
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,772–$2,583
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
925 25th St Nw, Washington, DC 20037
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,716–$1,972
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
2400 Virginia Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20037
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,850–$3,365
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Institute of World Politics, DC
Quick answers to common questions about the Washington rental market.
How much is rent in Washington?
The average rent in Washington is $2,800 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Washington?
Average rent prices in Washington have increased by 16% since last year.
How does Washington rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Washington is 47% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $900 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 $112,000/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).