Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on February 10, 2026

Average rent in
Washington, DC

Last updated on February 10, 2026

Last updated on February 10, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Washington, DC is $2,485. This is +31%, or $585, higher than the national average.

$2.84

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,485

increased by4%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

2,573

for rent on Zumper.com

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Washington, DC is $2,485. This is +31%, or $585, higher than the national average.

$2.84

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

12%
57%
22%
6%
3%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

57%
43%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

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 increased by 1% in the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $2,300. A 1-bedroom apartment in Washington, DC costs about $2,204 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,955. Houses for rent in Washington, DC are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,300.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,200

2%

2%

2 bedroom

$2,955

2%

2%

3 bedroom

$3,680

1%

2%

4 bedroom

$4,500

10%

35%

Studio

$1,800

2%

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

No Change

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,955

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,680

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,500

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

35%

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

Median rent price$2,485
increased by31%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,499
increased by32%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Washington, DC is 1% lower than the median rent in Alexandria, VA.

More data insights and reports

View the National Rent Report

National Rent Report

View the Canadian Rent Report

Canadian Rent Report

View the Annual Rent Report

Annual Rent Report

Are you interested in licensing our current and historical rental real estate data, or do you have custom data requests? Contact datalicensing@zumper.com.

Average rent in
Nearby cities

Explore rent trends in other markets

Alexandria

$2,499

increased by5%

Last year

Arlington

$2,753

increased by2%

Last year

Bethesda

$3,000

decreased by10%

Last year

Chevy Chase

$2,843

decreased by3%

Last year

Chillum

$1,947

increased by4%

Last year

College Park

$3,900

increased by73%

Last year

Hyattsville

$2,317

increased by15%

Last year

Oxon Hill

$2,068

decreased by6%

Last year

Silver Spring

$2,074

increased by8%

Last year

Suitland

$1,680

increased by6%

Last year

Takoma Park

$1,450

decreased by6%

Last year

Temple Hills

$2,000

increased by26%

Last year

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.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

13% higher

Groceries

6% higher

Health

17% higher

Housing

122% higher

Transportation

8% higher

Utilities

2% higher

Apartments for rent in Alexandria

Discover rentals in Washington, DC

909 Porter Ct Ne #A3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Deanwood townhouse for rent in Washington

One Room in shared townhouse

909 Porter Ct Ne #A3, Washington, DC 20019

1 bed

1 bath

$575

House for rent

Available Jan 24

1023 Anderson Pl Se - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

5d+ ago

Congress Heights apartment for rent in Washington

1 bed

1 bath

$700

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 2

Pershing House - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

4d ago

8.8

Very good

Pershing House

3701 16th St Nw, Washington, DC 20010

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$735–$2,340

Apartment for rent

5201 Banks Pl Ne - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Marshall Heights - Lincoln Heights house for rent in Washington

Private Room in Shared Home - $750/month

5201 Banks Pl Ne, Washington, DC 20019

1 bed

1 bath

$750

House for rent

Available Feb 2

5033 E Capitol St Se - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Marshall Heights - Lincoln Heights apartment for rent in Washington

Private Room in East Capitol - Available for $800/mo

5033 E Capitol St Se, Washington, DC 20019

1 bed

1 bath

$800

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 2

1301 Lenfant Sq Se #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Anacostia apartment for rent in Washington

1301 L'Enfant Square SE, Washington, DC 20020 - 1

1301 Lenfant Sq Se #1, Washington, DC 20020

1 bed

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 8

1450 Newton St Nw #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Columbia Heights house for rent in Washington

1450 Newton St NW - 4

1450 Newton St Nw #4, Washington, DC 20010

1 bed

1 bath

$850

House for rent

Available Jan 7

1423 E Street NE, Unit 2nd Fl Front Bedroom - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.4

Very good

1423 E Street NE, Unit 2nd Fl Front Bedroom

1423 E St Ne, Washington, DC 20002

1 bed

1 bath

$875

Condo for rent

Available Dec 31