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Last updated on November 15, 2026
Average rent in
Anacostia, Washington, DC
Average rent in
Last updated on November 15, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Anacostia
$1,973/mo
11%vs previous year
The average rent in Anacostia is $1,973 per month as of November 2026. This is 4% above the national average rent, or $73 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Anacostia
127
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Anacostia rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Anacostia, Washington, DC
Average rent prices in Anacostia have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 11% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Anacostia, Washington, DC
Rent prices in Anacostia vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Anacostia is $1,784, whereas a house costs $2,925. 1-bedroom apartments in Anacostia run $1,700 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,768.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,300 |  79% | 10% | |
1 bedroom | $1,620 | No Change | 24% | |
2 bedroom | $1,800 | 1% | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $2,735 | 1% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $4,500 | 7% | 20% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Capitol Hill | $2,500 | |
Congress Heights | $1,670 | |
Fort Dupont | $2,300 | |
Navy Yard | $2,662 | |
Southwest Waterfront | $2,474 | |
Sw Ballpark Navy Yard | $2,876 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,784 | No Change | 8% | |
Condos | $1,950 | No Change | 3% | |
Houses | $2,925 | 2% | 5% | |
Rooms | $1,947 | 65% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
79%
Last year
10%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,620
Last year
24%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,735
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,500
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
20%
Capitol Hill
Average rent
$2,500
Congress Heights
Average rent
$1,670
Fort Dupont
Average rent
$2,300
Navy Yard
Average rent
$2,662
Southwest Waterfront
Average rent
$2,474
Sw Ballpark Navy Yard
Average rent
$2,876
Apartments
Average rent
$1,784
Last year
8%
Condos
Average rent
$1,950
Last year
3%
Houses
Average rent
$2,925
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,947
Last 30 days
65%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Anacostia, 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.
How does rent in Anacostia, Washington, DC compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Anacostia and Capitol Hill by all bedroom counts and property types.
Anacostia
4%higher than the national median
32%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Anacostia, Washington, DC is 21% lower than the median rent in Capitol Hill, Washington, DC.
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4h ago
Verified
2607 Bowen Rd Se, Washington, DC 20020
1–2 beds
1 bath
$491–$2,321
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1341 Howard Rd Se, Washington, DC 20020
1–2 beds
1 bath
$799–$1,750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
1723 27th St Se, Washington, DC 20020
1–2 beds
1 bath
$988–$1,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
42m ago
1550 27th St Se, Washington, DC 20020
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,100–$1,250
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1h ago
Anacostia house for rent in Washington
1633 Morris Rd Se #3, Washington, DC 20020
5 beds
2 baths
$6,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
4d ago
Anacostia house for rent in Washington
2419 Shannon Pl Se, Washington, DC 20020
5 beds
3 baths
$6,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Anacostia townhouse for rent in Washington
1401 Bangor St Se #1, Washington, DC 20020
5 beds
2 baths
$6,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Anacostia townhouse for rent in Washington
1830 T St Se, Washington, DC 20020
4 beds
2 baths
$5,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2323 Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast, Washington, DC 20020
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,781–$2,128
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 1
5d+ ago
Verified
2228 Martin Luther King Junior Avenue Southeast, Washington, DC 20020
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,784–$2,312
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 1
21h ago
2704 Wade Rd Se, Washington, DC 20020
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,484–$2,324
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Anacostia apartment for rent in Washington
2308 Shannon Pl Se #2, Washington, DC 20020
1 bed
1 bath
$1,750
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 1
5d+ ago
Verified
2228 Martin Luther King Junior Avenue Southeast, Washington, DC 20020
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,784–$2,312
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 1
5d+ ago
Verified
2323 Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast, Washington, DC 20020
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,781–$2,128
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 1
2d ago
Verified
1341 Howard Rd Se, Washington, DC 20020
1–2 beds
1 bath
$799–$1,750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1510 Butler St Se, Washington, DC 20020
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,250–$1,675
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
2607 Bowen Rd Se, Washington, DC 20020
1–2 beds
1 bath
$491–$2,321
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1510 Butler St Se, Washington, DC 20020
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,250–$1,675
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1341 Howard Rd Se, Washington, DC 20020
1–2 beds
1 bath
$799–$1,750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2228 Martin Luther King Junior Avenue Southeast, Washington, DC 20020
3 beds
2 baths
$2,312
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 1
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Frequently asked questions for Anacostia, Washington, DC
Quick answers to common questions about the Anacostia rental market.
How much is rent in Anacostia?
The average rent in Anacostia is $1,973 per month as of November 14, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Anacostia?
Average rent prices in Anacostia have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 11% since last year.
How does Anacostia rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Anacostia is 4% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $73 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Anacostia?
To comfortably afford rent in Anacostia, you'd need to earn approximately $79,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).