Last updated on June 20, 2026

Average rent in
Washington Navy Yard, DC

Median rent

Median rent in Washington

$2,385/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Washington is $2,385 per month as of June 2026. This is 22% above the national average rent, or $435 more per month.

$3.19

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Washington

191

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 Washington Navy Yard, DC

Average rent prices in Washington have remained the same 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 $2,332, whereas a house costs $3,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Washington run $2,153 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,100.

Listings

Studio

$1,934

-

No Change

1 bedroom

$2,143

-

7%

2 bedroom

$2,979

-

11%

3 bedroom

$3,254

-

4%

4 bedroom

$4,697

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,934

Last year

No Change

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,143

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,979

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,254

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,697

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

1800 Massachusetts Avenue Southeast - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Capitol Hill townhouse for rent in Washington

1 bed

1 bath

$795

$750

Price drop

House for rent

Available Jul 5

1819 P St Se - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.5

Very good

1819 P St Se

1819 P St Se, Washington, DC 20020

1 bed

1 bath

$1,100

Apartment for rent

1314 K Street Southeast - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8

Very good

1314 K Street Southeast

1314 K St Se, Washington, DC 20003

1 bed

1 bath

$1,150

Apartment for rent

2349 Green St Se - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.5

Very good

2349 Green St Se

2349 Green St Se, Washington, DC 20020

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,175–$1,295

Apartment for rent

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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 $2,385 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Washington?

Average rent prices in Washington have remained the same since last year.

How does Washington rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Washington is 22% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $435 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 $95,000/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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