Last updated on June 15, 2026

Average rent in
Georgetown, Washington, DC

Median rent

Median rent in Georgetown

$3,595/mo

decreased by20%

vs previous year

The average rent in Georgetown is $3,595 per month as of June 2026. This is 84% above the national average rent, or $1,645 more per month.

$3.15

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Georgetown

50

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Georgetown rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Georgetown, Washington, DC

Average rent prices in Georgetown have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 20% 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 Georgetown, Washington, DC

Rent prices in Georgetown vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Georgetown is $2,745, whereas a house costs $6,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Georgetown run $2,760 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,920.

Listings

Studio

$1,950

2%

30%

1 bedroom

$2,999

1%

20%

2 bedroom

$4,035

1%

42%

3 bedroom

$5,800

10%

2%

4 bedroom

$12,500

3%

39%

Studio

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

30%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,999

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

20%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,035

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

42%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$5,800

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$12,500

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

39%

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

Compare median rent prices in Georgetown and Clarendon Courthouse by all bedroom counts and property types.

Georgetown

Median rent price$3,595
increased by84%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,050
increased by56%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Georgetown, Washington, DC is 18% higher than the median rent in Clarendon Courthouse, Arlington, VA.

Discover rentals in Georgetown, Washington, DC

1935 38th St Nw - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Georgetown apartment for rent in Washington

1935 38th St Nw, Washington, DC 20007

1 bed

1 bath

$1,750

Apartment for rent

1719 35th St Nw #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Georgetown apartment for rent in Washington

Charming Georgetown Two-Bedroom

1719 35th St Nw #B, Washington, DC 20007

2 beds

1 bath

$1,995

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 5

2725 39th Str NWUnit 211 #211 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Georgetown condo for rent in Washington

2725 39th Str NW - 211 - 211

2725 39th Str NWUnit 211 #211, Washington, DC 20007

2 beds

1 bath

$3,000

Condo for rent

Available Jun 15

3552 T St Nw - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Georgetown townhouse for rent in Washington

TOWNHOME - WASHINGTON, DC

3552 T St Nw, Washington, DC 20007

2 beds

1 bath

$3,500

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Georgetown, Washington, DC

Quick answers to common questions about the Georgetown rental market.

How much is rent in Georgetown?

The average rent in Georgetown is $3,595 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Georgetown?

Average rent prices in Georgetown have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 20% since last year.

How does Georgetown rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Georgetown is 84% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,645 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Georgetown?

To comfortably afford rent in Georgetown, you'd need to earn approximately $144,000/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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