Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
University of the District of Columbia, DC

Median rent

Median rent in Washington

$2,545/mo

increased by26%

vs previous year

The average rent in Washington is $2,545 per month as of October 2026. This is 34% above the national average rent, or $645 more per month.

$3.09

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Washington

174

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Washington rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%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 26% 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 $2,365, whereas a house costs $2,755. 1-bedroom apartments in Washington run $2,250 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,492.

Listings

Studio

$1,635

-

1%

1 bedroom

$2,397

-

13%

2 bedroom

$3,693

-

24%

3 bedroom

$7,225

-

-

4 bedroom

$5,900

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,635

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,397

Last year

13%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,693

Last year

24%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$7,225

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,900

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.

Discover rentals in University of the District of Columbia, DC

3427 Wisconsin Ave Nw #008 - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

5d+ ago

Cleveland Park house for rent in Washington

3427 Wisconsin Ave Nw #008, Washington, DC 20016

3 beds

3.5 baths

$9,750

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.
The Oakview - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

6.9

Good

The Oakview

3427 Wisconsin Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20016

2–3 beds

2–3 baths

$8,250–$10,500

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.
4000 Wisconsin Ave Nw #4K420 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens apartment for rent in Washington

Residential Lease, WASHINGTON, DC

4000 Wisconsin Ave Nw #4K420, Washington, DC 20016

3 beds

2 baths

$9,050

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.
4000 Wisconsin Ave Nw - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens apartment for rent in Washington

Residential Lease, WASHINGTON, DC

4000 Wisconsin Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20016

2 beds

2 baths

$8,866

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 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 $2,545 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Washington?

Average rent prices in Washington have increased by 26% since last year.

How does Washington rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Washington is 34% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $645 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 $102,000/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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