Last updated on June 25, 2026

Average rent in
University of the District of Columbia, DC

Median rent

Median rent in Washington

$2,753/mo

increased by37%

vs previous year

The average rent in Washington is $2,753 per month as of June 2026. This is 41% above the national average rent, or $803 more per month.

$3.24

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Washington

288

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 University of the District of Columbia, DC

Average rent prices in Washington have increased by 37% 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 University of the District of Columbia, DC

Rent prices in Washington vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Washington is $2,604, whereas a house costs $2,919. 1-bedroom apartments in Washington run $2,471 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,635.

Listings

Studio

$1,699

-

21%

1 bedroom

$2,591

-

51%

2 bedroom

$3,988

-

61%

3 bedroom

$7,025

-

-

4 bedroom

$5,550

-

278%

Studio

Average rent

$1,699

Last year

21%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,591

Last year

51%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,988

Last year

61%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$7,025

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,550

Last year

278%

The table above reflects average rent prices in University of the District of Columbia, 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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Quebec House Apartments

2800 Quebec St Nw, Washington, DC 20008

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,586–$2,499

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Chevy Chase Towers

5323 Connecticut Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20015

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$1,360–$1,850

Apartment for rent

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Van Ness - Forest Hills condo for rent in Washington

Studio

1 bath

$1,395

Condo for rent

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Devonshire Court South

4105 Wisconsin Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20016

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$1,425–$2,400

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for University of the District of Columbia, DC

Quick answers to common questions about the Washington rental market.

How much is rent in Washington?

The average rent in Washington is $2,753 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Washington?

Average rent prices in Washington have increased by 37% since last year.

How does Washington rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Washington is 41% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $803 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 $110,000/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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