Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Washington Navy Yard, DC

Median rent

Median rent in Washington

$2,500/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Washington is $2,500 per month as of October 2026. This is 32% above the national average rent, or $600 more per month.

$3.27

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Washington

173

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Washington rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Washington Navy Yard, DC

Average rent prices in Washington have increased by 6% 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 Washington Navy Yard, DC

Rent prices in Washington vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Washington is $2,474, whereas a house costs $3,277. 1-bedroom apartments in Washington run $2,409 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,294.

Listings

Studio

$2,200

-

22%

1 bedroom

$2,339

-

24%

2 bedroom

$3,140

-

1%

3 bedroom

$2,720

-

22%

4 bedroom

$3,345

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$2,200

Last year

22%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,339

Last year

24%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,140

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,720

Last year

22%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,345

The table above reflects average rent prices in Washington Navy Yard, 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 Washington Navy Yard, DC

Howard Hill - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9.3

Excellent

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Howard Hill

1341 Howard Rd Se, Washington, DC 20020

1–2 beds

1 bath

$799–$1,750

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.

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Flats on the Hill - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.4

Very good

Flats on the Hill

529 G St Se, Washington, DC 20003

3–5 beds

2–4 baths

$899–$1,525

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.
1827 P St Se - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.5

Very good

1827 P St Se

1827 P St Se, Washington, DC 20020

1 bed

1 bath

$1,100

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.
1819 P St Se - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

1819 P St Se

1819 P St Se, Washington, DC 20020

1 bed

1 bath

$1,100

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 Washington Navy Yard, DC

Quick answers to common questions about the Washington rental market.

How much is rent in Washington?

The average rent in Washington is $2,500 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Washington?

Average rent prices in Washington have increased by 6% since last year.

How does Washington rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Washington is 32% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $600 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 $100,000/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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