Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on December 26, 2025
Average rent in
Washington, DC
Last updated on December 26, 2025
Last updated on December 26, 2025
Bedroom count
Property type
As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Washington, DC is $2,400. This is +26%, or $494, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent
$2,400
3%Total rentals
2,723
for rent on Zumper.com
As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Washington, DC is $2,400. This is +26%, or $494, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
Rent ranges
Households
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 price trends in
Washington, DC
Rent price trends
Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Washington, DC have decreased by 1% in the last month and have decreased by 3% in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Rent comparables in
Washington, DC
The monthly rent for an apartment in Washington, DC is $2,200. A 1-bedroom apartment in Washington, DC costs about $2,085 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,825. Houses for rent in Washington, DC are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,397.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $2,100 | 1% | 10% | |
2 bedroom | $2,899 | No Change | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $3,600 | 1% |  3% | |
4 bedroom | $4,500 | No Change | 13% | |
Studio | $1,724 | No Change | 9% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Brookland | $2,000 | |
Capitol Hill | $2,500 | |
Cathedral Wesley Heights Mclean Gardens | $2,936 | |
Columbia Heights | $2,240 | |
Congress Heights | $1,550 | |
Dupont Circle | $2,362 | |
Foggy Bottom Gwu West End | $2,697 | |
Logan Circle Shaw | $2,700 | |
Southwest Waterfront | $2,301 | |
Trinidad Langston | $2,400 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,200 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,550 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $3,397 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,080 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,724
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
9%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
10%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,899
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,600
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,500
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
13%
Trinidad Langston
Average rent
$2,400
Columbia Heights
Average rent
$2,240
Cathedral Wesley Heights Mclean Gardens
Average rent
$2,936
Capitol Hill
Average rent
$2,500
Dupont Circle
Average rent
$2,362
Southwest Waterfront
Average rent
$2,301
Logan Circle Shaw
Average rent
$2,700
Congress Heights
Average rent
$1,550
Brookland
Average rent
$2,000
Foggy Bottom Gwu West End
Average rent
$2,697
Apartments
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,550
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$3,397
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,080
Last 30 days
3%
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.
Compare rent prices in Washington, DC to other cities
Median rent prices in Washington, DC for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Alexandria, VA.
Washington
26%higher than the national median
31%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.
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Cost of living in
Washington, DC
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 |
Discover rentals in Washington, DC
5d+ ago
Congress Heights condo for rent in Washington
1452 Smith Place Southeast #B, Washington, DC 20032
4 beds
2 baths
$600
Condo for rent
Available Apr 16
1d ago
3701 16th St Nw, Washington, DC 20010
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$735–$2,340
Apartment for rent
2d ago
725 Fairmont St Nw, Washington, DC 20001
1 bed
1 bath
$750–$1,300
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Columbia Heights house for rent in Washington
3 beds
1 bath
$797
House for rent
Available Dec 18
5d+ ago
Marshall Heights - Lincoln Heights house for rent in Washington
5201 Banks Pl Ne, Washington, DC 20019
1 bed
1 bath
$800
House for rent
Available Oct 23
5d+ ago
Congress Heights apartment for rent in Washington
1023 Anderson Place Southeast, Washington, DC 20032
1 bed
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Marshall Heights - Lincoln Heights apartment for rent in Washington
5033 E Capitol St Se, Washington, DC 20019
1 bed
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 18
5d+ ago
1423 E Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20002
1 bed
1 bath
$875
Condo for rent
Available Nov 3
5d+ ago
Georgetown townhouse for rent in Washington
1040 31st St Nw, Washington, DC 20007
2 beds
4 baths
$70,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Georgetown townhouse for rent in Washington
1026 31st St Nw, Washington, DC 20007
1 bed
1 bath
$35,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Logan Circle - Shaw townhouse for rent in Washington
1115 Rhode Island Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20005
5 beds
4 baths
$17,750
House for rent
5d+ ago
Georgetown townhouse for rent in Washington
3308 R St Nw, Washington, DC 20007
5 beds
5 baths
$16,000
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 baths
$15,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Brightwood - Manor Park house for rent in Washington
245 Peabody Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20011
Studio
0 baths
$15,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End condo for rent in Washington
2700 Virginia Ave Nw Unit 802 #802, Washington, DC 20037
3 beds
3 baths
$14,000
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Kalorama townhouse for rent in Washington
2127 Leroy Place Northwest, Washington, DC 20008
4 beds
4 baths
$13,500
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
3636 16th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20010
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,475–$2,132
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 27
5h ago
Verified
1701 H St Ne, Washington, DC 20002
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,363–$4,860
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
2121 1st St Sw, Washington, DC 20024
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,245–$7,132
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
2800 Quebec St Nw, Washington, DC 20008
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,163–$3,543
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
3339 Mount Pleasant St Nw, Washington, DC 20010
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,746–$2,183
Apartment for rent
4d 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
4d 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
4d 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
5h ago
Verified
2121 1st St Sw, Washington, DC 20024
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,245–$7,132
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
2800 Quebec St Nw, Washington, DC 20008
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,163–$3,543
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
925 25th St Nw, Washington, DC 20037
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,808–$2,555
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
2400 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20037
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,922–$2,589
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
3003 Van Ness St Nw, Washington, DC 20008
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,409–$3,428
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
1345 S Capitol St Sw, Washington, DC 20003
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,509–$3,649
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2000 N St Nw, Washington, DC 20036
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,595–$4,083
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3636 16th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20010
Studio
1 bath
$1,475–$1,690
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 27
2h ago
Verified
2400 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20037
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,922–$2,589
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
2121 1st St Sw, Washington, DC 20024
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,245–$7,132
Price drop
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
1701 H St Ne, Washington, DC 20002
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,363–$2,151
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
3339 Mount Pleasant St Nw, Washington, DC 20010
1 bed
1 bath
$1,833–$2,066
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
925 25th St Nw, Washington, DC 20037
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,808–$2,555
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
2228 Martin Luther King Junior Avenue Southeast, Washington, DC 20020
3 beds
2 baths
$2,312
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 1
5d+ ago
Verified
2800 Quebec St Nw, Washington, DC 20008
1 bed
1 bath
$2,221
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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 $1,986 last month.
The Most Expensive
- Arlington ranked as the most expensive city with one-bedrooms priced at $2,300.
- Washington & Alexandria tied for the second priciest with rents both at $2,170.
- Fairfax placed third with rent at $1,980.
The Least Expensive
- Winchester was the most affordable city with one-bedrooms priced at $1,220.
- Fredericksburg ranked as the second least expensive with rent at $1,420.
- Frederick placed third with rent at $1,700.
The Largest Decline (Y/Y%)
- Fredericksburg had the largest annual rent price decline, falling 9.6%.
- Washington saw rent drop 5.7%, making it second.
- Arlington was third with rent decreasing 2.1%.
The Largest Decline (M/M%)
- Fredericksburg rent had the largest monthly decline, down 6%.
- Fairfax saw rent drop 3.4%, making it second.
- Winchester placed third with rent decreasing 3.2%.
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.
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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.