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Last updated on September 18, 2026
Average rent in
University of the District of Columbia, DC
Average rent in
Last updated on September 18, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Washington
$2,679/mo
23%vs previous year
The average rent in Washington is $2,679 per month as of September 2026. This is 41% above the national average rent, or $779 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Washington
187
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Washington rentals at each price point
Rent trends in University of the District of Columbia, DC
Average rent prices in Washington have increased by 23% 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 $2,457, whereas a house costs $2,987. 1-bedroom apartments in Washington run $2,299 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,633.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,637 | - | 1% | |
1 bedroom | $2,531 | - | 20% | |
2 bedroom | $3,939 | - | 54% | |
3 bedroom | $8,250 | - | - | |
4 bedroom | $6,000 | - | - |
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 University of the District of Columbia, DC.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,457 | - | No Change | |
Condos | $2,300 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $2,987 | - | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,180 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,637
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,531
Last year
20%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,939
Last year
54%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$8,250
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,000
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 University of the District of Columbia, DC.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,457
Condos
Average rent
$2,300
Houses
Average rent
$2,987
Rooms
Average rent
$1,180
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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2h ago
4607 Connecticut Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20008
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,472–$2,793
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1d ago
Verified
2950 Van Ness St Nw, Washington, DC 20008
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,670–$3,136
Price drop
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1d ago
5323 Connecticut Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20015
1 bed
1 bath
$1,700–$1,850
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11h ago
4105 Wisconsin Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20016
1 bed
1 bath
$1,795–$1,825
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Cleveland Park house for rent in Washington
3427 Wisconsin Ave Nw #008, Washington, DC 20016
3 beds
3.5 baths
$9,750
House for rent
1d ago
3427 Wisconsin Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20016
2–3 beds
2–3 baths
$8,250–$10,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens apartment for rent in Washington
4000 Wisconsin Ave Nw #4K420, Washington, DC 20016
3 beds
2 baths
$9,050
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens apartment for rent in Washington
4000 Wisconsin Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20016
2 beds
2 baths
$8,866
Apartment for rent
9m ago
Verified
2800 Quebec St Nw, Washington, DC 20008
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,578–$3,492
Apartment for rent
1d ago
5323 Connecticut Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20015
1 bed
1 bath
$1,700–$1,850
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8h ago
Verified
3003 Van Ness St Nw, Washington, DC 20008
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,485–$2,889
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
4411 Connecticut Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20008
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,392–$4,865
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2950 Van Ness St Nw, Washington, DC 20008
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,670–$3,136
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
Studio
1 bath
$1,545
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 16
9m ago
Verified
2800 Quebec St Nw, Washington, DC 20008
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,578–$3,492
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
2501 Porter St Nw, Washington, DC 20008
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,340–$4,855
Apartment for rent
9m ago
Verified
2800 Quebec St Nw, Washington, DC 20008
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,578–$3,492
Apartment for rent
11h ago
4105 Wisconsin Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20016
1 bed
1 bath
$1,795–$1,825
Apartment for rent
1d ago
5323 Connecticut Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20015
1 bed
1 bath
$1,700–$1,850
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
3003 Van Ness St Nw, Washington, DC 20008
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,485–$2,889
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 $2,679 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Washington?
Average rent prices in Washington have increased by 23% 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 $779 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 $107,000/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).