Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 2, 2026
Average rent in
Institute of World Politics, DC
Average rent in
Last updated on November 2, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Washington
$2,700/mo
14%vs previous year
The average rent in Washington is $2,700 per month as of October 2026. This is 42% above the national average rent, or $800 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Washington
428
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 14% 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 $2,715, whereas a house costs $2,985. 1-bedroom apartments in Washington run $2,672 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,883.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,069 | - | 6% | |
1 bedroom | $2,600 | - | 8% | |
2 bedroom | $3,817 | - | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $5,285 | - |  2% | |
4 bedroom | $1,610 | - | 31% |
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 | $2,715 | - | 14% | |
Condos | $2,795 | - | 48% | |
Houses | $2,985 | - | 1% | |
Rooms | $1,310 | - | 7% |
Studio
Average rent
$2,069
Last year
6%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last year
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,817
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$5,285
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,610
Last year
31%
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
$2,715
Last year
14%
Condos
Average rent
$2,795
Last year
48%
Houses
Average rent
$2,985
Last year
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,310
Last year
7%
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, Washington, DC 20009
1 bed
1 bath
$1,094
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 Mar 2
3d ago
2106 Vermont Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20001
1 bed
1 bath
$1,100–$1,400
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
5d+ ago
U Street - Cardozo house for rent in Washington
1 bed
1 bath
$1,214
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 Jan 8
2d ago
1614 17th St Nw, Washington, DC 20009
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,229–$2,000
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
5d+ ago
Kalorama townhouse for rent in Washington
2137 R St Nw, Washington, DC 20008
5 beds
5 baths
$25,500
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
4h ago
Verified
1425 P St Nw, Washington, DC 20005
Studio–5 beds
1–4 baths
$1,640–$11,369
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
5h ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$13,047
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
5h ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$11,738
Price dropped $630Fees 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
4h ago
Verified
1425 P St Nw, Washington, DC 20005
Studio–5 beds
1–4 baths
$1,640–$11,369
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
16h ago
Verified
1313 L St Nw, Washington, DC 20005
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,923–$5,063
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
Downtown - Penn Quarter - Chinatown apartment for rent in Washington
2 beds
2 baths
$2,825
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
1h ago
Verified
1255 25th St Nw, Washington, DC 20037
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,785–$8,346
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
Available Nov 2
4d ago
Verified
925 25th St Nw, Washington, DC 20037
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,716–$2,113
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
1d ago
Verified
2400 Virginia Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20037
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,961–$4,194
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
5h ago
Verified
2400 M St Nw, Washington, DC 20037
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,432–$5,955
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
1d ago
Verified
2131 9th St Nw, Washington, DC 20001
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,885–$4,885
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
15h ago
Verified
2400 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20037
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,681–$2,493
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
4d ago
Verified
925 25th St Nw, Washington, DC 20037
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,716–$2,113
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
16h ago
Verified
1313 L St Nw, Washington, DC 20005
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,923–$5,063
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
1d ago
Verified
2400 Virginia Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20037
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,961–$4,194
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
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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 $2,700 per month as of October 31, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Washington?
Average rent prices in Washington have increased by 14% since last year.
How does Washington rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Washington is 42% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $800 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 $108,000/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).