Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on March 27, 2026
Last updated on March 27, 2026
Last updated on March 27, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Washington, DC is $2,495. This is +31%, or $585, higher than the national average.
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As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Washington, DC is $2,495. This is +31%, or $585, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau. For additional insights, including month-over-month trends and historical comparisons, view our Monthly Metro Report.
Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Washington, DC have remained the same in the last month and have increased by 3% in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
The monthly rent for an apartment in Washington, DC is $2,327. A 1-bedroom apartment in Washington, DC costs about $2,249 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,995. Houses for rent in Washington, DC are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,150.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $2,230 | 1% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $2,950 | 1% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $3,600 | 1% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $4,850 | 3% | 44% | |
Studio | $1,799 | 1% | 2% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Au Park Friendship Heights Tenley | $2,930 | |
Capitol Hill | $2,500 | |
Columbia Heights | $2,400 | |
Congress Heights | $1,600 | |
Dupont Circle | $2,405 | |
Foggy Bottom Gwu West End | $2,799 | |
Logan Circle Shaw | $2,800 | |
Mount Vernon Square | $2,890 | |
Southwest Waterfront | $2,363 | |
Trinidad Langston | $2,300 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,327 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,460 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,150 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,160 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,799
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,230
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,950
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,600
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,850
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
44%
Trinidad Langston
Average rent
$2,300
Columbia Heights
Average rent
$2,400
Dupont Circle
Average rent
$2,405
Mount Vernon Square
Average rent
$2,890
Logan Circle Shaw
Average rent
$2,800
Capitol Hill
Average rent
$2,500
Southwest Waterfront
Average rent
$2,363
Foggy Bottom Gwu West End
Average rent
$2,799
Au Park Friendship Heights Tenley
Average rent
$2,930
Congress Heights
Average rent
$1,600
Apartments
Average rent
$2,327
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,460
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$3,150
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,160
Last 30 days
1%
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.
Median rent prices in Washington, DC for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Alexandria, VA.
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Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Washington, DC is equal to the median rent in Alexandria, VA.
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Alexandria
$2,497
Last year
Arlington
$2,790
Last year
Bethesda
$2,995
Last year
Chevy Chase
$2,950
Last year
Chillum
$1,901
Last year
College Park
$4,000
Last year
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$2,325
Last year
Oxon Hill
$1,955
Last year
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$2,077
Last year
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$1,725
Last year
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$1,600
Last year
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$2,040
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The overall cost of living in Washington, DC is 42% higher than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.
Expensesaccrued by most renters | Average costcompared to national average |
|---|---|
Goods & Services | 13% higher |
Groceries | 6% higher |
Health | 17% higher |
Housing | 122% higher |
Transportation | 8% higher |
Utilities | 2% higher |
5d+ ago
Deanwood townhouse for rent in Washington
909 Porter Ct Ne #A3, Washington, DC 20019
1 bed
1.5 baths
$575
House for rent
Available Jan 24
5d+ ago
5100 Bass Pl Se, Washington, DC 20019
1 bed
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Columbia Heights house for rent in Washington
512 Columbia Rd Nw #NA, Washington, DC 20001
1 bed
1 bath
$799
House for rent
Available Feb 1
5d+ ago
Columbia Heights house for rent in Washington
1450 Newton St Nw #4, Washington, DC 20010
1 bed
1.5 baths
$850
House for rent
Available Jan 7
5d+ ago
Columbia Heights apartment for rent in Washington
545 Park Rd Nw, Washington, DC 20010
1 bed
1 bath
$999
$899
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 14
1d ago
Deanwood apartment for rent in Washington
5211 Jay St Ne, Washington, DC 20019
1 bed
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 4
5d+ ago
Deanwood house for rent in Washington
5521 Jay St Ne #3, Washington, DC 20019
1 bed
1 bath
$900
House for rent
Available Jun 10
5d+ ago
1826 Ingleside Ter Nw, Washington, DC 20010
1 bed
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Michigan Park house for rent in Washington
4232 14th St Ne, Washington, DC 20017
3 beds
2 baths
$32,050
House for rent
Available Mar 15
8h ago
Verified
425 L St Nw, Washington, DC 20001
Studio–4 beds
1–4 baths
$1,990–$28,290
House for rent
17h ago
Verified
4 beds
4 baths
$28,290
House for rent
2d ago
Logan Circle - Shaw townhouse for rent in Washington
1115 Rhode Island Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20005
5 beds
4.5 baths
$17,000
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
Downtown - Penn Quarter - Chinatown house for rent in Washington
1425 New York Ave Nw Apt 1308 #1308, Washington, DC 20005
2 beds
2.5 baths
$14,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Adams Morgan apartment for rent in Washington
2101 Connecticut Ave Nw Apt 78 #78, Washington, DC 20008
4 beds
3.5 baths
$14,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Kalorama townhouse for rent in Washington
2127 Leroy Pl Nw, Washington, DC 20008
4 beds
5 baths
$13,500
House for rent
21h ago
Verified
3636 16th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20010
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,475–$2,132
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 27
8h ago
Verified
425 L St Nw, Washington, DC 20001
Studio–4 beds
1–4 baths
$1,990–$28,290
House for rent
9h ago
Verified
2800 Quebec St Nw, Washington, DC 20008
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,163–$3,543
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
1701 H St Ne, Washington, DC 20002
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,402–$4,860
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3339 Mount Pleasant St Nw, Washington, DC 20010
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,607–$2,183
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
2228 Martin Luther King Junior Avenue Southeast, Washington, DC 20020
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,784–$2,312
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 1
3d ago
Verified
2323 Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast, Washington, DC 20020
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,781–$2,128
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 1
3d ago
Verified
800 Kenilworth Avenue Northeast, Washington, DC 20019
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,763–$2,424
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 1
9h ago
Verified
2800 Quebec St Nw, Washington, DC 20008
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,163–$3,543
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
2228 Martin Luther King Junior Avenue Southeast, Washington, DC 20020
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,784–$2,312
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 1
9h ago
Verified
2400 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20037
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,925–$2,472
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
2400 Virginia Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20037
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,696–$4,213
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
1345 S Capitol St Sw, Washington, DC 20003
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,659–$3,669
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
2000 N St Nw, Washington, DC 20036
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,866–$3,897
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
3636 16th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20010
Studio
1 bath
$1,475–$1,690
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 27
9h ago
Verified
2400 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20037
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,925–$2,472
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
2401 Calvert St Nw, Washington, DC 20008
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,901–$3,918
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
2800 Quebec St Nw, Washington, DC 20008
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,163–$3,543
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
1701 H St Ne, Washington, DC 20002
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,402–$4,860
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3339 Mount Pleasant St Nw, Washington, DC 20010
1 bed
1 bath
$1,732–$2,066
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
925 25th St Nw, Washington, DC 20037
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,808–$2,559
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
2228 Martin Luther King Junior Avenue Southeast, Washington, DC 20020
3 beds
2 baths
$2,312
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 1
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 $1,997 last month.

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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.
Crystal 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.