Last updated on July 20, 2026

Average rent in
Deanwood, Washington, DC

Median rent

Median rent in Deanwood

$1,898/mo

increased by24%

vs previous year

The average rent in Deanwood is $1,898 per month as of July 2026. This is 2% below the national average rent, or $47 less per month.

$1.88

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Deanwood

29

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Deanwood rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Deanwood, Washington, DC

Average rent prices in Deanwood have decreased by 15% over the last month and have increased by 24% 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 Deanwood, Washington, DC

Rent prices in Deanwood vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Deanwood is $1,597, whereas a house costs $2,597. 1-bedroom apartments in Deanwood run $1,333 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,925.

Listings

Studio

$1,946

5%

51%

1 bedroom

$1,299

3%

10%

2 bedroom

$1,925

2%

11%

3 bedroom

$2,750

14%

7%

4 bedroom

$4,500

37%

11%

Studio

Average rent

$1,946

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

51%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,299

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,925

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,750

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,500

Last 30 days

37%

Last year

11%

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

Compare median rent prices in Deanwood and Cheverly by all bedroom counts and property types.

Deanwood

Median rent price$1,898
decreased by2%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,300
increased by18%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Deanwood, Washington, DC is 17% lower than the median rent in Cheverly, Cheverly, MD.

Discover rentals in Deanwood, Washington, DC

909 Porter Ct Ne #A1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Deanwood townhouse for rent in Washington

1 bed

1.5 baths

$875

House for rent

Available Jul 15

5521 Jay St Ne - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Deanwood house for rent in Washington

1 bed

1 bath

$925

House for rent

Available May 4

5001 Sheriff Rd Ne #5007 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Deanwood condo for rent in Washington

Condo for rent

Available Jun 30

917 48TH ST NE - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

917 48TH ST NE

917 48th St Ne, Washington, DC 20019

2 beds

1 bath

$1,532–$1,622

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Deanwood, Washington, DC

Quick answers to common questions about the Deanwood rental market.

How much is rent in Deanwood?

The average rent in Deanwood is $1,898 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Deanwood?

Average rent prices in Deanwood have decreased by 15% over the last month and have increased by 24% since last year.

How does Deanwood rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Deanwood is 2% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $47 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Deanwood?

To comfortably afford rent in Deanwood, you'd need to earn approximately $76,000/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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