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Last updated on August 24, 2026
Average rent in
Congress Heights, Washington, DC
Average rent in
Last updated on August 24, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Congress Heights
$1,599/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Congress Heights is $1,599 per month as of August 2026. This is 17% below the national average rent, or $326 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Congress Heights
108
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Congress Heights rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Congress Heights, Washington, DC
Average rent prices in Congress Heights have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same 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
Congress Heights, Washington, DC
Rent prices in Congress Heights vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Congress Heights is $1,553, whereas a house costs $2,475. 1-bedroom apartments in Congress Heights run $1,280 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,626.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,777 | No Change |  49% | |
1 bedroom | $1,300 | 3% | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $1,600 | No Change | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $2,309 | 3% |  8% | |
4 bedroom | $3,500 | 7% | 27% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Anacostia | $2,060 | |
Capitol Hill | $2,460 | |
Forest Heights | $1,950 | |
Hillcrest Fairfax Village | $1,750 | |
Hillcrest Heights | $1,650 | |
Randle Heights | $1,750 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,553 | 7% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,600 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,475 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,159 | 4% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,777
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
49%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,309
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
27%
Forest Heights
Average rent
$1,950
Hillcrest Heights
Average rent
$1,650
Anacostia
Average rent
$2,060
Capitol Hill
Average rent
$2,460
Hillcrest Fairfax Village
Average rent
$1,750
Randle Heights
Average rent
$1,750
Apartments
Average rent
$1,553
Last 30 days
7%
Condos
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$2,475
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,159
Last 30 days
4%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Congress 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 Congress Heights, Washington, DC compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Congress Heights and Forest Heights by all bedroom counts and property types.
Congress Heights
17%lower than the national median
1%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Congress Heights, Washington, DC is 18% lower than the median rent in Forest Heights, Forest Heights, MD.
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4d ago
118 118 & 124 Atlantic Street SE, 121 & 125 & 133 Yuma St SE, Washington, DC 20032
2–3 beds
1 bath
$991–$1,893
Apartment for rent
4d ago
21 Chesapeake St Se, Washington, DC 20032
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Congress Heights apartment for rent in Washington
430 Brandywine St Se #102, Washington, DC 20032
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
4d ago
4219 1st St Se, Washington, DC 20032
2 beds
1 bath
$1,275
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Congress Heights apartment for rent in Washington
3968 Martin Luther King Jr Ave Sw #2, Washington, DC 20032
5 beds
3 baths
$6,300
Apartment for rent
56m ago
4010 3rd St Se, Washington, DC 20032
1–5 beds
1–3 baths
$2,450–$5,900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Congress Heights house for rent in Washington
170 Chesapeake St Sw, Washington, DC 20032
3 beds
2 baths
$3,600
House for rent
5d+ ago
Congress Heights townhouse for rent in Washington
4281 S Capitol St Sw, Washington, DC 20032
3 beds
3.5 baths
$3,500
House for rent
1d ago
3230 13th St Se, Washington, DC 20032
2–3 beds
1 bath
$963–$2,393
Apartment for rent
2d ago
808 Chesapeake St Se, Washington, DC 20032
2 beds
1 bath
$1,650–$1,850
Apartment for rent
3d ago
417 Newcomb St Se, Washington, DC 20032
1 bed
1 bath
$1,150
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Congress Heights apartment for rent in Washington
535 Mellon St Se, Washington, DC 20032
1 bed
1 bath
$1,350
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1212 Southern Ave Se, Washington, DC 20032
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$1,375–$1,722
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1217 Valley Ave Se, Washington, DC 20032
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,375–$1,818
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
3320 6th St Se Apt 204, Washington, DC 20032
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,340–$1,398
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3700 9th St Se, Washington, DC 20032
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,626
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1212 Southern Ave Se, Washington, DC 20032
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$1,375–$1,722
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3700 9th St Se, Washington, DC 20032
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,626
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
3320 6th St Se Apt 204, Washington, DC 20032
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,340–$1,398
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
3647 6th St Se, Washington, DC 20032
3 beds
1 bath
$1,936
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Congress Heights, Washington, DC
Quick answers to common questions about the Congress Heights rental market.
How much is rent in Congress Heights?
The average rent in Congress Heights is $1,599 per month as of August 22, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Congress Heights?
Average rent prices in Congress Heights have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Congress Heights rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Congress Heights is 17% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $326 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Congress Heights?
To comfortably afford rent in Congress Heights, you'd need to earn approximately $64,000/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).