Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 28, 2026
Average rent in
Washington, DC
Average rent in
Last updated on June 28, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Washington, DC rent rose modestly year over year, with a current median of $2,514/month. Renters are paying $99 more per month than last year, following a 1.0% month-to-month increase.
Compared to national trends
Washington, DC runs roughly 1.3× the $1,950/month national median, placing it among pricier coastal metros with a competitive rental market and 2,767 total rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Washington, DC rent for about $1,800/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,261/month, 2-bedrooms for $3,000/month, 3-bedrooms for $3,750/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $5,500/month. This range reflects the variety of unit sizes available to renters.
Neighborhood spotlight
Glover Archibold Park rents fell 77.6% year over year to $3,750/month across 23 rentals. Au Park Friendship Heights Tenley saw a 36.4% increase to $6,000/month. These changes show strong local variation in rent trends.
Median rent
Median rent in Washington
$2,514/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Washington is $2,514 per month as of June 2026. This is 29% above the national average rent, or $564 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Washington
2,767
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Washington rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Washington, DC
Average rent prices in Washington have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Washington, DC
Rent prices in Washington vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Washington is $2,400, whereas a house costs $3,490. 1-bedroom apartments in Washington run $2,280 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,000.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,800 | 2% |  4% | |
1 bedroom | $2,261 | No Change | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $3,000 | No Change | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $3,750 | 2% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $5,500 | 6% | 43% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Capitol Hill | $2,392 | |
Cathedral Wesley Heights Mclean Gardens | $2,843 | |
Columbia Heights | $2,400 | |
Congress Heights | $1,600 | |
Dupont Circle | $2,495 | |
Foggy Bottom Gwu West End | $2,690 | |
Logan Circle Shaw | $2,970 | |
Southwest Waterfront | $2,400 | |
Sw Ballpark Navy Yard | $2,615 | |
Trinidad Langston | $2,400 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,400 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,500 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,490 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,210 | 6% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,261
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,750
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,500
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
43%
Logan Circle Shaw
Average rent
$2,970
Cathedral Wesley Heights Mclean Gardens
Average rent
$2,843
Columbia Heights
Average rent
$2,400
Trinidad Langston
Average rent
$2,400
Southwest Waterfront
Average rent
$2,400
Foggy Bottom Gwu West End
Average rent
$2,690
Dupont Circle
Average rent
$2,495
Capitol Hill
Average rent
$2,392
Sw Ballpark Navy Yard
Average rent
$2,615
Congress Heights
Average rent
$1,600
Apartments
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$3,490
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,210
Last 30 days
6%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Washington, 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.
How does rent in Washington, DC compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Washington and Alexandria by all bedroom counts and property types.
Washington
29%higher than the national median
34%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Washington, DC is 4% lower than the median rent in Alexandria, VA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,609
1%$2,820
$3,793
5%$3,000
13%$1,935
9%$3,600
36%$1,970
4%$1,975
4%$2,175
3%$1,725
7%$1,682
7%$1,870
10%Cost of living in Washington, DC
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 13% higher |
| Groceries | 6% higher |
| Health | 20% higher |
| Housing | 102% higher |
| Transportation | 5% higher |
| Utilities | 4% higher |
Discover rentals in Washington, DC
5d+ ago
Logan Circle - Shaw condo for rent in Washington
1440 N St Nw #P17, Washington, DC 20005
Studio
0 baths
$250
Condo for rent
1d ago
Congress Heights condo for rent in Washington
1452 Smith Pl Se #B, Washington, DC 20032
4 beds
2 baths
$600
Condo for rent
Available Jul 2
5d+ ago
Capitol Hill townhouse for rent in Washington
1 bed
1 bath
$750
House for rent
Available Jul 5
5d+ ago
Congress Heights apartment for rent in Washington
127 Wilmington Pl Se #3, Washington, DC 20032
1 bed
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 7
5d+ ago
Kalorama townhouse for rent in Washington
2137 R St Nw, Washington, DC 20008
5 beds
5 baths
$28,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Brightwood - Manor Park house for rent in Washington
245 Peabody St Nw, Washington, DC 20011
Studio
0 baths
$15,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Georgetown apartment for rent in Washington
1401 35th St Nw, Washington, DC 20007
4 beds
3.5 baths
$13,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End condo for rent in Washington
2700 Virginia Ave Nw #802, Washington, DC 20037
3 beds
3.5 baths
$12,500
Condo for rent
2d ago
Verified
3636 16th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20010
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,475–$2,132
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 27
1d ago
Verified
1503 Vermont Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20005
Studio–4 beds
1–3 baths
$1,910–$11,280
House for rent
3h ago
Verified
2800 Quebec St Nw, Washington, DC 20008
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,540–$2,499
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
3339 Mount Pleasant St Nw, Washington, DC 20010
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,524–$3,312
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
2800 Quebec St Nw, Washington, DC 20008
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,540–$2,499
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2400 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20037
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,897–$2,438
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
925 25th St Nw, Washington, DC 20037
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,808–$2,371
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
2121 1st St Sw, Washington, DC 20024
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,627–$6,364
Price drop
Apartment for rent
10m ago
Verified
1212 Southern Ave Se, Washington, DC 20032
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$1,375–$1,722
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
435 Edgewood St Ne, Washington, DC 20017
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$922–$1,840
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
601 Edgewood St Ne, Washington, DC 20017
Studio–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,677–$3,825
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
3636 16th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20010
Studio
1 bath
$1,475–$1,690
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 27
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Frequently asked questions for Washington, DC
Quick answers to common questions about the Washington rental market.
How much is rent in Washington?
The average rent in Washington is $2,514 per month as of June 27, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Washington?
Average rent prices in Washington have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.
How does Washington rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Washington is 29% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $564 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Washington?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Washington are Congress Heights ($1,600/mo), Capitol Hill ($2,392/mo), and Columbia Heights ($2,400/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Washington?
To comfortably afford rent in Washington, you'd need to earn approximately $101,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Washington?
Washington's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,300 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $3,100 monthly. These figures reflect current market conditions with one-bedrooms representing 42% of available listings and two-bedrooms accounting for 29% of the rental inventory.
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).
For additional insights into rental trends, including month-over-month changes and historical comparisons, see Zumper's Monthly Metro Report.
Washington D.C. Metro Report
The Zumper Washington, DC Metro Report analyzed active listings last month across metro cities to provide insights into the most and least expensive cities, as well as cities with the fastest growing rents. The Maryland one bedroom median rent was $2,035 last month.
The Most Expensive
- Arlington ranked as the most expensive city with one-bedrooms priced at $2,400.
- Alexandria was second with rent at $2,310.
- Washington placed third with rent at $2,300.
The Least Expensive
- Hagerstown was the most affordable city with one-bedrooms priced at $1,010.
- Winchester ranked as the second least expensive with rent at $1,410.
- Fredericksburg placed third with rent at $1,600.
The Fastest Growing (Y/Y%)
- Winchester had the fastest growing rent, up 17.5% since this time last year.
- Fredericksburg saw climb 9.6%, making it second.
- Rockville placed third with rent increasing 4.1%.
The Fastest Growing (M/M%)
- Frederick had the largest monthly rent price growth rate, up 3.6%.
- Fredericksburg was second with rent increasing 3.2%.
- Rockville placed third with rent growing 2%.
About
The Zumper Washington D.C. Metro Area Report analyzed active listings that hit the market last month. Listings are aggregated by city to calculate median asking rents.
Words by
Crystal ChenCrystal Chen is a seasoned real estate and housing market expert with more than a decade of experience analyzing rental trends, housing affordability, and urban living. At Zumper, she leads data storytelling as well as press and media relations, where she translates complex housing research into easily digestible insights for renters, industry professionals, and journalists. Her reports can be seen cited in national outlets like The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and CNBC. She is passionate about helping renters navigate today’s evolving housing landscape with clarity and confidence. Living in New York City herself, she knows firsthand the chaos and challenges of navigating a competitive rental market.