Last updated on June 16, 2026

Average rent in
Brookland, Washington, DC

Median rent

Median rent in Brookland

$1,993/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Brookland is $1,993 per month as of June 2026. This is 2% above the national average rent, or $43 more per month.

$2.56

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Brookland

82

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Brookland rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Brookland, Washington, DC

Average rent prices in Brookland have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 Brookland, Washington, DC

Rent prices in Brookland vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Brookland is $1,895, whereas a house costs $3,550. 1-bedroom apartments in Brookland run $1,800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,307.

Listings

Studio

$1,500

5%

25%

1 bedroom

$1,795

1%

10%

2 bedroom

$2,371

No Change

No Change

3 bedroom

$3,550

4%

5%

4 bedroom

$3,695

15%

83%

Studio

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

25%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,795

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,371

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,550

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,695

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

83%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Brookland, 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 Brookland, Washington, DC compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Brookland and Columbia Heights by all bedroom counts and property types.

Brookland

Median rent price$1,993
increased by2%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,362
increased by21%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Brookland, Washington, DC is 16% lower than the median rent in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC.

Discover rentals in Brookland, Washington, DC

2713 12th St Ne #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Brookland apartment for rent in Washington

2713 12th St Ne #B, Washington, DC 20018

2 beds

1 bath

$1,700

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 3

2641 4th St Ne #1 - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

5d+ ago

Brookland townhouse for rent in Washington

3 beds

2 baths

$1,848

House for rent

1334 Hamlin St Ne #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Brookland house for rent in Washington

1334 Hamlin Street NE - 1

1334 Hamlin St Ne #1, Washington, DC 20017

5 beds

2.5 baths

$4,095

House for rent

Available Jul 11

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Frequently asked questions for Brookland, Washington, DC

Quick answers to common questions about the Brookland rental market.

How much is rent in Brookland?

The average rent in Brookland is $1,993 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Brookland?

Average rent prices in Brookland have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.

How does Brookland rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Brookland is 2% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $43 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Brookland?

To comfortably afford rent in Brookland, you'd need to earn approximately $80,000/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).

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