Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 26, 2025
Average rent in
Washington, DC
Last updated on September 26, 2025
Last updated on September 26, 2025
Bedroom count
Property type
As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Washington, DC is $2,500. This is +27%, or $525, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent
$2,500
Total rentals
2,330
for rent on Zumper.com
As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Washington, DC is $2,500. This is +27%, or $525, 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 remained the same in the last month and have remained the same 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 $2,353. A 1-bedroom apartment in Washington, DC costs about $2,270 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,140. Houses for rent in Washington, DC are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,600.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $2,244 |  1% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $3,075 | 2% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $3,700 |  2% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $4,500 | 11% | 31% | |
Studio | $1,895 | 1% | 3% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Capitol Hill | $2,500 | |
Cathedral Wesley Heights Mclean Gardens | $2,983 | |
Columbia Heights | $2,300 | |
Congress Heights | $1,499 | |
Dupont Circle | $2,500 | |
Foggy Bottom Gwu West End | $2,644 | |
Logan Circle Shaw | $2,797 | |
Southwest Waterfront | $2,400 | |
Sw Ballpark Navy Yard | $2,450 | |
Trinidad Langston | $2,305 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,353 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,500 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $3,600 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,130 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,895
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,244
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,075
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,700
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,500
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
31%
Cathedral Wesley Heights Mclean Gardens
Average rent
$2,983
Trinidad Langston
Average rent
$2,305
Columbia Heights
Average rent
$2,300
Dupont Circle
Average rent
$2,500
Logan Circle Shaw
Average rent
$2,797
Southwest Waterfront
Average rent
$2,400
Capitol Hill
Average rent
$2,500
Foggy Bottom Gwu West End
Average rent
$2,644
Congress Heights
Average rent
$1,499
Sw Ballpark Navy Yard
Average rent
$2,450
Apartments
Average rent
$2,353
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$3,600
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$1,130
Last 30 days
No Change
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
27%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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$2,595
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$2,893
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$1,778
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$2,875
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$2,260
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$2,125
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$2,110
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$1,689
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$1,748
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$2,075
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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
1415 Hopkins St Nw, Washington, DC 20036
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$250–$2,095
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Columbia Heights house for rent in Washington
1450 Newton St Nw #5, Washington, DC 20010
1 bed
1 bath
$800
House for rent
Available Aug 18
5d+ ago
Congress Heights apartment for rent in Washington
127 Wilmington Pl Se #1, Washington, DC 20032
1 bed
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 19
1d ago
4750 S Capitol Ter Sw, Washington, DC 20032
Studio
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Columbia Heights apartment for rent in Washington
545 Park Rd Nw, Washington, DC 20010
1 bed
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
9h ago
3230 13th St Se, Washington, DC 20032
2–3 beds
1 bath
$982–$2,415
Apartment for rent
4h ago
2436 Irving St Se, Washington, DC 20020
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3431 13th St Nw, Washington, DC 20010
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000–$1,300
Apartment for rent
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
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
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End apartment for rent in Washington
2700 Virginia Ave Nw #802, Washington, DC 20037
3 beds
3 baths
$14,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Kalorama townhouse for rent in Washington
2127 Leroy Pl Nw, Washington, DC 20008
4 beds
4 baths
$13,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Georgetown townhouse for rent in Washington
3620 Prospect St Nw, Washington, DC 20007
2 beds
2 baths
$13,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens house for rent in Washington
3113 44th St Nw, Washington, DC 20016
5 beds
3 baths
$13,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Foxhall - Palisades house for rent in Washington
3111 Chain Bridge Rd Nw, Washington, DC 20016
5 beds
4 baths
$12,500
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
2h ago
Verified
1701 H St Ne, Washington, DC 20002
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,526–$4,860
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
2800 Quebec St Nw, Washington, DC 20008
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,163–$3,543
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3339 Mount Pleasant St Nw, Washington, DC 20010
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,625–$2,183
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2641 14th St Nw, Washington, DC 20009
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,363–$1,866
Apartment for rent
1h ago
5702 Georgia Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20011
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,430–$3,350
Apartment for rent
3h ago
3707 Woodley Rd Nw, Washington, DC 20016
1 bed
1 bath
$1,875–$1,895
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2400 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20037
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,952–$2,618
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
2800 Quebec St Nw, Washington, DC 20008
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,163–$3,543
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
925 25th St Nw, Washington, DC 20037
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,826–$2,609
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
4212 E Capitol St Ne, Washington, DC 20019
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,473–$2,023
Apartment for rent
43m ago
Verified
3003 Van Ness St Nw, Washington, DC 20008
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,585–$3,388
Price drop
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
4850 Connecticut Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20008
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,445–$3,085
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
455 I St Nw, Washington, DC 20001
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,968–$5,306
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2400 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20037
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,952–$2,618
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
1701 H St Ne, Washington, DC 20002
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,526–$4,860
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3339 Mount Pleasant St Nw, Washington, DC 20010
1 bed
1 bath
$1,767–$2,066
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
925 25th St Nw, Washington, DC 20037
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,826–$2,609
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
4212 E Capitol St Ne, Washington, DC 20019
2 beds
1 bath
$1,758
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
5201 Hayes Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20019
2 beds
1 bath
$1,664
Apartment for rent
4d ago
525 G St Se, Washington, DC 20003
2 beds
2 baths
$2,749
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 $2,036 last month.
The Most Expensive
- Arlington ranked as the most expensive city with one-bedrooms priced at $2,370.
- Washington was the second priciest with rent at $2,300.
- Alexandria placed third with rent at $2,230.
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 $1,270.
- Frederick placed third with rent at $1,840.
The Fastest Growing (Y/Y%)
- Alexandria had the fastest growing rent, up 9.9% since this time last year.
- Silver Spring saw rent climb 3.2%, making it the second fastest growing.
- Hagerstown was third with rent increasing 1%.
The Fastest Growing (M/M%)
- Winchester rent had the largest monthly growth rate, up 5.8%.
- Silver Spring was second with rent climbing 2.1%.
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.