Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Average rent in
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC is $2,365. This is +24%, or $465, higher than the national average.

$2.72

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,365

increased by3%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

235

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC is $2,365. This is +24%, or $465, higher than the national average.

$2.72

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

17%
50%
25%
6%
1%
$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

68%
32%
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.

Rent price trends in
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC have increased by 2% in the last month and have increased by 3% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC

The monthly rent for an apartment in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC is $2,084. A 1-bedroom apartment in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC costs about $1,775 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,450. Houses for rent in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,100.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,850

No Change

8%

2 bedroom

$2,749

No Change

6%

3 bedroom

$3,999

1%

3%

4 bedroom

$4,497

6%

11%

Studio

$1,555

1%

9%

Studio

Average rent

$1,555

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,749

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,999

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,497

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

11%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Columbia Heights, 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 Columbia Heights, Washington, DC to other neighborhoods

Median rent prices in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Adams Morgan, Washington, DC.

Columbia Heights

Median rent price$2,365
increased by24%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,197
increased by16%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC is 8% higher than the median rent in Adams Morgan, Washington, DC.

More data insights and reports

View the National Rent Report

National Rent Report

View the Canadian Rent Report

Canadian Rent Report

View the Annual Rent Report

Annual Rent Report

Are you interested in licensing our current and historical rental real estate data, or do you have custom data requests? Contact datalicensing@zumper.com.

Average rent in
Nearby neighborhoods

Explore rent trends in other markets

Adams Morgan

$2,197

decreased by5%

Last year

Brookland

$1,999

increased by5%

Last year

Dupont Circle

$2,660

increased by14%

Last year

Foggy Bottom Gwu West End

$2,640

decreased by13%

Last year

H Street Noma

$2,335

decreased by3%

Last year

Logan Circle Shaw

$2,695

decreased by4%

Last year

Apartments for rent in Alexandria

Discover rentals in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC

1425 Parkwood Place Northwest - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Columbia Heights house for rent in Washington

House for rent

Available Dec 18

1450 Newton St Nw #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Columbia Heights house for rent in Washington

1450 Newton St NW - 4

1450 Newton St Nw #4, Washington, DC 20010

1 bed

1 bath

$850

House for rent

Available Jan 7

1489 Newton Street Northwest - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

3d ago

7.2

Very good

1489 Newton Street Northwest

1489 Newton St Nw, Washington, DC 20010

1 bed

1 bath

$891

Apartment for rent

2626 11th Street Northwest #F2-2B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Columbia Heights house for rent in Washington

2626 11th Street Northwest - F2-2 (B)

2626 11th Street Northwest #F2-2B, Washington, DC 20001

3 beds

1 bath

$900

House for rent

Available Dec 1

512 Columbia Rd Nw #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Columbia Heights house for rent in Washington

House for rent

Available Jan 17

Monroe Co-Living - Photo 1 of 1

9h ago

8.3

Very good

Monroe Co-Living

3431 13th St Nw, Washington, DC 20010

1 bed

1 bath

$975–$1,225

Apartment for rent

1202 Euclid St Nw #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Columbia Heights townhouse for rent in Washington

House for rent

Available Jan 14

1122 Columbia Road Northwest - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

6.6

Good

1122 Columbia Road Northwest

1122 Columbia Road Northwest, Washington, DC 20009

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

Apartment for rent