Last updated on September 4, 2026

Average rent in
Deanwood, Washington, DC

Median rent

Median rent in Deanwood

$1,611/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Deanwood is $1,611 per month as of August 2026. This is 16% below the national average rent, or $299 less per month.

$1.83

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Deanwood

34

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Deanwood rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%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 4% over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 $1,550, whereas a house costs $2,397. 1-bedroom apartments in Deanwood run $1,299 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,794.

Listings

Studio

$1,300

3%

6%

1 bedroom

$1,299

2%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,925

3%

18%

3 bedroom

$2,800

1%

9%

4 bedroom

$4,750

57%

22%

Studio

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,299

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,925

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

18%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,750

Last 30 days

57%

Last year

22%

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$1,611
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,275
increased by19%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Deanwood, Washington, DC is 29% lower than the median rent in Cheverly, Cheverly, MD.

Discover rentals in Deanwood, Washington, DC

5001 Sheriff Rd Ne #5007 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Deanwood condo for rent in Washington

Condo for rent

Available Jun 30

4340 SHERIFF RD NE - Photo 1 of 1

16h ago

7.9

Very good

4340 SHERIFF RD NE

4340 Sheriff Rd Ne, Washington, DC 20019

2 beds

1 bath

$1,458

Apartment for rent

4126 Meade St Ne - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Deanwood house for rent in Washington

Luxury Retro Basement Retreat

4126 Meade St Ne, Washington, DC 20019

2 beds

1 bath

$1,600

House for rent

Available Sep 12

5201 Sheriff Rd Ne #202 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Deanwood apartment for rent in Washington

5201 Sheriff Rd Ne #202, Washington, DC 20019

2 beds

1 bath

$1,600

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 3

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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 $1,611 per month as of August 29, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Deanwood?

Average rent prices in Deanwood have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.

How does Deanwood rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Deanwood is 16% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $299 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 $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).

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