Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 28, 2026
Average rent in
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC
Average rent in
Last updated on October 28, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Columbia Heights
$2,400/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Columbia Heights is $2,400 per month as of October 2026. This is 26% above the national average rent, or $500 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Columbia Heights
206
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Columbia Heights rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC
Average rent prices in Columbia Heights have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 2% 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
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC
Rent prices in Columbia Heights vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Columbia Heights is $1,997, whereas a house costs $3,725. 1-bedroom apartments in Columbia Heights run $1,800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,649.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,610 |  1% | 5% | |
1 bedroom | $1,800 | No Change | 8% | |
2 bedroom | $2,880 | 6% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $3,895 | 2% | 11% | |
4 bedroom | $4,852 | 3% | 2% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Adams Morgan | $2,511 | |
Brookland | $1,999 | |
Dupont Circle | $2,500 | |
Foggy Bottom Gwu West End | $2,500 | |
H Street Noma | $2,420 | |
Logan Circle Shaw | $2,950 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,997 | 3% | 5% | |
Condos | $2,997 | 3% | 7% | |
Houses | $3,725 | 4% | 1% | |
Rooms | $1,210 | 2% | 6% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,610
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last year
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,880
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,895
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
11%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,852
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
Adams Morgan
Average rent
$2,511
Brookland
Average rent
$1,999
Dupont Circle
Average rent
$2,500
Foggy Bottom Gwu West End
Average rent
$2,500
H Street Noma
Average rent
$2,420
Logan Circle Shaw
Average rent
$2,950
Apartments
Average rent
$1,997
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
5%
Condos
Average rent
$2,997
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
7%
Houses
Average rent
$3,725
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,210
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
6%
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.
How does rent in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Columbia Heights and Adams Morgan by all bedroom counts and property types.
Columbia Heights
26%higher than the national median
32%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC is 4% lower than the median rent in Adams Morgan, Washington, DC.
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5d+ ago
Columbia Heights house for rent in Washington
1450 Newton St Nw #4, Washington, DC 20010
1 bed
1.5 baths
$850
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
Available Jan 7
5d+ ago
Columbia Heights condo for rent in Washington
411 Hobart Pl Nw, Washington, DC 20001
1 bed
1 bath
$1,020
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.Condo for rent
Available Feb 12
5d+ ago
Columbia Heights apartment for rent in Washington
1202 Euclid St Nw, Washington, DC 20009
1 bed
1 bath
$1,094
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 Mar 2
1d ago
3431 13th St Nw, Washington, DC 20010
1 bed
1 bath
$1,100–$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
Columbia Heights condo for rent in Washington
746 Morton St Nw #PH2, Washington, DC 20010
2 beds
2.5 baths
$5,995
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.Condo for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Columbia Heights condo for rent in Washington
1234 Euclid St Nw #2, Washington, DC 20009
3 beds
2.5 baths
$5,500
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.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Columbia Heights townhouse for rent in Washington
1328 Park Rd Nw #D, Washington, DC 20010
2 beds
2.5 baths
$4,895
Price dropped $105Fees 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
Columbia Heights condo for rent in Washington
2 beds
2.5 baths
$4,500
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.Condo for rent
1d ago
1438 Fairmont St Nw, Washington, DC 20009
3 beds
2 baths
$2,999–$3,199
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
614 Otis Pl Nw #1, Washington, DC 20010
4 beds
3 baths
$5,400
Price dropped $100Additional 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 Oct 1
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,260
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
2641 14th St Nw, Washington, DC 20009
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,420–$1,960
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
1 bed
1 bath
$2,260
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
1438 Meridian Pl Nw, Washington, DC 20010
3 beds
2 baths
$3,550
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 Oct 10
5d+ ago
Verified
614 Otis Pl Nw #1, Washington, DC 20010
4 beds
3 baths
$5,400
Price dropped $100Additional 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 Oct 1
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,490
Price dropped $700Fees 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
1438 Fairmont St Nw, Washington, DC 20009
3 beds
2 baths
$2,999–$3,199
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
614 Otis Pl Nw #1, Washington, DC 20010
4 beds
3 baths
$5,400
Price dropped $100Additional 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 Oct 1
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,490
Price dropped $700Fees 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
1028 Park Rd Nw, Washington, DC 20010
Studio
1 bath
$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
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Frequently asked questions for Columbia Heights, Washington, DC
Quick answers to common questions about the Columbia Heights rental market.
How much is rent in Columbia Heights?
The average rent in Columbia Heights is $2,400 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Columbia Heights?
Average rent prices in Columbia Heights have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
How does Columbia Heights rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Columbia Heights is 26% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $500 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Columbia Heights?
To comfortably afford rent in Columbia Heights, you'd need to earn approximately $96,000/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).