Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on February 10, 2026
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.
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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.
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 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.
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 |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Au Park Friendship Heights Tenley | $2,999 | |
Brookland | $1,956 | |
Capitol Hill | $2,478 | |
Columbia Heights | $2,375 | |
Congress Heights | $1,600 | |
Dupont Circle | $2,791 | |
Foggy Bottom Gwu West End | $2,640 | |
Logan Circle Shaw | $2,800 | |
Southwest Waterfront | $2,393 | |
Trinidad Langston | $2,305 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,300 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,522 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,300 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,130 | 5% | 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%
Dupont Circle
Average rent
$2,791
Columbia Heights
Average rent
$2,375
Trinidad Langston
Average rent
$2,305
Logan Circle Shaw
Average rent
$2,800
Southwest Waterfront
Average rent
$2,393
Au Park Friendship Heights Tenley
Average rent
$2,999
Foggy Bottom Gwu West End
Average rent
$2,640
Capitol Hill
Average rent
$2,478
Congress Heights
Average rent
$1,600
Brookland
Average rent
$1,956
Apartments
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$2,522
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$3,300
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,130
Last 30 days
5%
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 1% lower than the median rent in Alexandria, VA.
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$2,499
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$2,753
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$3,000
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$2,843
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$1,947
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$3,900
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$2,317
Last year
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$2,068
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$2,074
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$1,680
Last year
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$1,450
Last year
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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 bath
$575
House for rent
Available Jan 24
5d+ ago
Congress Heights apartment for rent in Washington
1023 Anderson Pl Se, Washington, DC 20032
1 bed
1 bath
$700
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 2
4d ago
3701 16th St Nw, Washington, DC 20010
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$735–$2,340
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Marshall Heights - Lincoln Heights house for rent in Washington
5201 Banks Pl Ne, Washington, DC 20019
1 bed
1 bath
$750
House for rent
Available Feb 2
5d+ ago
Marshall Heights - Lincoln Heights apartment for rent in Washington
5033 E Capitol St Se, Washington, DC 20019
1 bed
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 2
5d+ ago
Anacostia apartment for rent in Washington
1301 Lenfant Sq Se #1, Washington, DC 20020
1 bed
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 8
5d+ ago
Columbia Heights house for rent in Washington
1450 Newton St Nw #4, Washington, DC 20010
1 bed
1 bath
$850
House for rent
Available Jan 7
1d ago
1423 E St Ne, Washington, DC 20002
1 bed
1 bath
$875
Condo for rent
Available Dec 31
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
16h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$19,716
$18,960
Price drop
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
1415 17th St Nw, Washington, DC 20036
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,520–$18,960
House for rent
5d+ ago
Logan Circle - Shaw townhouse for rent in Washington
1115 Rhode Island Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20005
5 beds
4 baths
$17,500
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 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
Downtown - Penn Quarter - Chinatown house for rent in Washington
1425 New York Ave Nw Apt 1308 #1308, Washington, DC 20005
2 beds
2 baths
$14,500
House for rent
4d ago
Verified
3636 16th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20010
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,475–$2,132
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 27
17h ago
Verified
1415 17th St Nw, Washington, DC 20036
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,520–$18,960
House for rent
1h ago
Verified
2121 1st St Sw, Washington, DC 20024
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,245–$7,307
Price drop
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
13h 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
13h 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
15h 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
2d ago
Verified
1701 H St Ne, Washington, DC 20002
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,402–$4,860
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
2121 1st St Sw, Washington, DC 20024
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,245–$7,307
Price drop
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
2d ago
Verified
2400 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20037
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,941–$2,589
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
2400 Virginia Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20037
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,696–$4,213
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
3003 Van Ness St Nw, Washington, DC 20008
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,492–$3,328
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
4411 Connecticut Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20008
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,317–$4,852
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
2501 Porter St Nw, Washington, DC 20008
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,140–$4,405
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
3636 16th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20010
Studio
1 bath
$1,475–$1,690
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 27
2d ago
Verified
2400 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20037
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,941–$2,589
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
2121 1st St Sw, Washington, DC 20024
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,245–$7,307
Price drop
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
2d ago
Verified
925 25th St Nw, Washington, DC 20037
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,808–$2,363
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
2400 Virginia Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20037
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,696–$4,213
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
5201 Hayes Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20019
2 beds
1 bath
$1,664
Apartment for rent
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 $1,977 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.