Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on February 14, 2026

Average rent in
Howard University, Washington, DC

Last updated on February 14, 2026

Last updated on February 14, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Howard University, Washington, DC is $2,572. This is +35%, or $672, higher than the national average.

$2.85

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,572

decreased by45%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

22

for rent on Zumper.com

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Howard University, Washington, DC is $2,572. This is +35%, or $672, higher than the national average.

$2.85

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

4%
67%
22%
4%
4%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

64%
36%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Howard University, Washington, DC

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Howard University, Washington, DC have decreased by 8% in the last month and have decreased by 45% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Howard University, Washington, DC

The monthly rent for an apartment in Howard University, Washington, DC is $2,620. A 1-bedroom apartment in Howard University, Washington, DC costs about $2,285 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,884. Houses for rent in Howard University, Washington, DC are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,987.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,500

11%

-

2 bedroom

$2,884

12%

19%

3 bedroom

$3,395

No Change

-

4 bedroom

$5,000

No Change

30%

Studio

$1,995

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,995

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,884

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

19%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,395

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,000

Last year

30%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Howard University, 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.

Compare rent prices in Howard University, Washington, DC to other neighborhoods

Median rent prices in Howard University, Washington, DC for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Au Park Friendship Heights Tenley, Washington, DC.

Howard University

Median rent price$2,572
increased by35%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,014
increased by59%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Howard University, Washington, DC is 15% lower than the median rent in Au Park Friendship Heights Tenley, Washington, DC.

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