Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 11, 2025
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.
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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.
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 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.
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% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Au Park Friendship Heights Tenley | $3,028 | |
Brookland | $1,947 | |
Capitol Hill | $2,400 | |
Columbia Heights | $2,350 | |
Congress Heights | $1,550 | |
Dupont Circle | $2,286 | |
Foggy Bottom Gwu West End | $2,820 | |
Logan Circle Shaw | $2,750 | |
Southwest Waterfront | $2,361 | |
Trinidad Langston | $2,300 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,215 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,549 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $3,450 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,130 | 1% | No Change |
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%
Trinidad Langston
Average rent
$2,300
Columbia Heights
Average rent
$2,350
Logan Circle Shaw
Average rent
$2,750
Southwest Waterfront
Average rent
$2,361
Au Park Friendship Heights Tenley
Average rent
$3,028
Dupont Circle
Average rent
$2,286
Capitol Hill
Average rent
$2,400
Foggy Bottom Gwu West End
Average rent
$2,820
Congress Heights
Average rent
$1,550
Brookland
Average rent
$1,947
Apartments
Average rent
$2,215
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,549
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$3,450
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,130
Last 30 days
1%
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 3% lower than the median rent in Alexandria, VA.
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$2,499
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$2,778
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$3,187
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$2,692
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$1,785
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$2,972
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$2,190
Last year
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$2,050
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$2,025
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$1,700
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$1,686
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 |
1h ago
3701 16th St Nw, Washington, DC 20010
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$735–$2,340
Apartment for rent
4d ago
881 3rd St Nw, Washington, DC 20001
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$795–$2,394
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale townhouse for rent in Washington
1737 N Capitol St Ne, Washington, DC 20002
1 bed
1 bath
$800
House for rent
Available Nov 10
5d+ ago
Congress Heights apartment for rent in Washington
1023 Anderson Pl Se, Washington, DC 20032
1 bed
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
4d ago
17 Mississippi Ave Se, Washington, DC 20032
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$806–$2,045
Apartment for rent
20h ago
725 Fairmont St Nw, Washington, DC 20001
1 bed
1 bath
$850–$1,400
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Benning apartment for rent in Washington
221 35th St Ne #1, Washington, DC 20019
1 bed
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 31
2d ago
Columbia Heights house for rent in Washington
512 Columbia Rd Nw #NA, Washington, DC 20001
1 bed
1 bath
$950
House for rent
Available Nov 13
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
1d ago
Georgetown house for rent in Washington
1055 Wisconsin Ave Nw Unit 4e #4E, Washington, DC 20007
4 beds
4 baths
$25,000
House for rent
23h ago
Logan Circle - Shaw townhouse for rent in Washington
1115 Rhode Island Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20005
5 beds
4 baths
$17,750
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 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 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
Verified
3636 16th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20010
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,475–$2,132
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 27
6h ago
Verified
2121 1st St Sw, Washington, DC 20024
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,315–$7,649
Price drop
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
3339 Mount Pleasant St Nw, Washington, DC 20010
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,705–$2,183
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2800 Quebec St Nw, Washington, DC 20008
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,163–$3,543
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1701 H St Ne, Washington, DC 20002
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,551–$4,860
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
2641 14th St Nw, Washington, DC 20009
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,420–$2,550
Apartment for rent
13h ago
2116 Kalorama Rd Nw, Washington, DC 20008
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,800–$4,450
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2400 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20037
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,922–$2,618
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
925 25th St Nw, Washington, DC 20037
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,826–$2,555
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2800 Quebec St Nw, Washington, DC 20008
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,163–$3,543
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
3743 Jay Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20019
1–3 beds
1 bath
$974–$1,888
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 14
3h ago
Verified
3003 Van Ness St Nw, Washington, DC 20008
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,509–$3,590
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
455 I St Nw, Washington, DC 20001
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,857–$4,744
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
2501 Porter St Nw, Washington, DC 20008
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,358–$4,415
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3636 16th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20010
Studio
1 bath
$1,475–$1,690
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 27
1d ago
Verified
2400 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20037
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,922–$2,618
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
2121 1st St Sw, Washington, DC 20024
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,315–$7,649
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
925 25th St Nw, Washington, DC 20037
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,826–$2,555
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4212 E Capitol St Ne, Washington, DC 20019
1 bed
1 bath
$1,722
Price drop
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
5201 Hayes Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20019
2 beds
1 bath
$1,664
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
3743 Jay Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20019
2 beds
1 bath
$1,575
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 14
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 $1,996 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.