Bedroom count
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Last updated on November 2, 2026
Average rent in
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC
Average rent in
Last updated on November 2, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Capitol Hill
$2,500/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Capitol Hill is $2,500 per month as of October 2026. This is 32% above the national average rent, or $600 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Capitol Hill
160
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Capitol Hill rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Capitol Hill, Washington, DC
Average rent prices in Capitol Hill have increased by 4% 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
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC
Rent prices in Capitol Hill vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Capitol Hill is $2,200, whereas a house costs $3,350. 1-bedroom apartments in Capitol Hill run $2,045 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,900.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,601 | 4% |  3% | |
1 bedroom | $2,000 | 5% | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $3,000 | 3% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $3,999 | No Change | 9% | |
4 bedroom | $1,399 | 1% | 6% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Anacostia | $1,973 | |
Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown | $2,809 | |
H Street Noma | $2,464 | |
Logan Circle Shaw | $2,997 | |
Southwest Waterfront | $2,493 | |
Trinidad Langston | $2,300 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,200 | No Change | 2% | |
Condos | $2,400 | No Change | 7% | |
Houses | $3,350 | 20% | 6% | |
Rooms | $1,360 | No Change | 26% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,601
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,999
Last year
9%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,399
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
Anacostia
Average rent
$1,973
Downtown Penn Quarter Chinatown
Average rent
$2,809
H Street Noma
Average rent
$2,464
Logan Circle Shaw
Average rent
$2,997
Southwest Waterfront
Average rent
$2,493
Trinidad Langston
Average rent
$2,300
Apartments
Average rent
$2,200
Last year
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,400
Last year
7%
Houses
Average rent
$3,350
Last 30 days
20%
Last year
6%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,360
Last year
26%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Capitol Hill, 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 Capitol Hill, Washington, DC compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Capitol Hill and Anacostia by all bedroom counts and property types.
Capitol Hill
32%higher than the national median
4%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Capitol Hill, Washington, DC is 27% higher than the median rent in Anacostia, Washington, DC.
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3d ago
529 G St Se, Washington, DC 20003
3–5 beds
2–4 baths
$899–$1,525
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
Capitol Hill condo for rent in Washington
1 bed
1 bath
$1,300
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.Condo for rent
Available Sep 23
2d ago
1219 Florida Ave Ne, Washington, DC 20002
5 beds
5 baths
$1,399
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
Capitol Hill apartment for rent in Washington
529 G Street SoutheastRoom B02-4 #B02-4, Washington, DC 20003
5 beds
4 baths
$1,450
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
Available Jan 5
3h ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$9,474
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
3h ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$9,054
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
2 beds
2.5 baths
$7,114
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
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$6,990
Price dropped $233Fees 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
Capitol Hill apartment for rent in Washington
127 17th St Se, Washington, DC 20003
1 bed
1 bath
$1,645
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
3h ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$5,345
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
3h ago
Verified
133 7th St Se, Washington, DC 20003
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,567–$4,766
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
3d ago
Verified
1111 H St Ne #756, Washington, DC 20002
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,650–$2,460
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
3h ago
Verified
133 7th St Se, Washington, DC 20003
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,567–$4,766
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
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,765
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
216 Maryland Ave Ne, Washington, DC 20002
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,545–$1,895
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
3d ago
816 E St Ne, Washington, DC 20002
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,850–$3,499
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
5d+ ago
Capitol Hill apartment for rent in Washington
127 17th St Se, Washington, DC 20003
1 bed
1 bath
$1,645
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
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$6,990
Price dropped $233Fees 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
3d ago
235 F St Ne, Washington, DC 20002
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800
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
Capitol Hill townhouse for rent in Washington
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,699
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.House for rent
Available Feb 10
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Frequently asked questions for Capitol Hill, Washington, DC
Quick answers to common questions about the Capitol Hill rental market.
How much is rent in Capitol Hill?
The average rent in Capitol Hill is $2,500 per month as of October 31, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Capitol Hill?
Average rent prices in Capitol Hill have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.
How does Capitol Hill rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Capitol Hill is 32% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $600 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Capitol Hill?
To comfortably afford rent in Capitol Hill, you'd need to earn approximately $100,000/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).