Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on November 11, 2025

Average rent in
Washington, DC

Last updated on November 11, 2025

Last updated on November 11, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Washington, DC is $2,413. This is +26%, or $493, higher than the national average.

$2.79

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,413

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Total rentals

2,608

for rent on Zumper.com

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Washington, DC is $2,413. This is +26%, or $493, higher than the national average.

$2.79

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

12%
57%
21%
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 decreased by 1% 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 $2,215. A 1-bedroom apartment in Washington, DC costs about $2,129 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,900. Houses for rent in Washington, DC are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,450.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,150

1%

3%

2 bedroom

$2,950

1%

1%

3 bedroom

$3,750

No Change

10%

4 bedroom

$4,500

2%

24%

Studio

$1,750

3%

7%

Studio

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,150

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,950

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,750

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,500

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

24%

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$2,413
increased by26%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,499
increased by30%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Washington, DC is 3% lower than the median rent in Alexandria, VA.

More data insights and reports

View the National Rent Report

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$1,785

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$2,972

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$2,190

decreased by4%

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$2,050

decreased by13%

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$2,025

increased by4%

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$1,700

increased by3%

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$1,686

increased by13%

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$2,600

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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.

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

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1 bed

1 bath

$800

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5d+ ago

Congress Heights apartment for rent in Washington

Room for Rent with Shared Bathroom - $800/mo

1023 Anderson Pl Se, Washington, DC 20032

1 bed

1 bath

$800

Apartment for rent

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4d ago

8.6

Very good

17 Mississippi

17 Mississippi Ave Se, Washington, DC 20032

Studio–3 beds

1 bath

$806–$2,045

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20h ago

8.2

Very good

725 Fairmont St NW

725 Fairmont St Nw, Washington, DC 20001

1 bed

1 bath

$850–$1,400

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5d+ ago

Benning apartment for rent in Washington

1 bed

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 31

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2d ago

Columbia Heights house for rent in Washington

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