Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Potomac College, DC

Median rent

Median rent in Washington

$2,650/mo

increased by15%

vs previous year

The average rent in Washington is $2,650 per month as of October 2026. This is 39% above the national average rent, or $750 more per month.

$3.13

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Washington

290

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Washington rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Potomac College, DC

Average rent prices in Washington have increased by 15% 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 Potomac College, DC

Rent prices in Washington vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Washington is $2,660, whereas a house costs $2,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Washington run $2,612 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,080.

Listings

Studio

$2,074

-

9%

1 bedroom

$2,600

-

12%

2 bedroom

$4,000

-

14%

3 bedroom

$5,292

-

1%

4 bedroom

$3,430

-

162%

Studio

Average rent

$2,074

Last year

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,000

Last year

14%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$5,292

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,430

Last year

162%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Potomac College, 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 Potomac College, DC

Richardson Furnished Rooms - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.6

Very good

Richardson Furnished Rooms

410 Richardson Pl Nw, Washington, DC 20001

1 bed

1 bath

$1,200–$1,350

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.
234 Florida Ave Nw #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Logan Circle - Shaw apartment for rent in Washington

2 beds

1 bath

$1,990

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.
234 P St Nw #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Logan Circle - Shaw condo for rent in Washington

2 beds

1 bath

$1,995

Price dropped $100Fees 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.
1513 4th - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

3d ago

7.4

Very good

1513 4th

1513 4th St Nw, Washington, DC 20001

2 beds

1 bath

$1,999

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.

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Frequently asked questions for Potomac College, DC

Quick answers to common questions about the Washington rental market.

How much is rent in Washington?

The average rent in Washington is $2,650 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Washington?

Average rent prices in Washington have increased by 15% since last year.

How does Washington rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Washington is 39% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $750 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 $106,000/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).

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