Last updated on July 13, 2026

Average rent in
Howard University, Washington, DC

Median rent

Median rent in Howard University

$3,100/mo

decreased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Howard University is $3,100 per month as of July 2026. This is 59% above the national average rent, or $1,150 more per month.

$2.59

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Howard University

23

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Howard University rentals at each price point

35%26%18%9%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Howard University, Washington, DC

Average rent prices in Howard University have increased by 43% over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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 Howard University, Washington, DC

Rent prices in Howard University vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Howard University is $2,950, whereas a house costs $4,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Howard University run $2,580 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,648.

Listings

Studio

$2,200

-

-

1 bedroom

$2,580

6%

-

2 bedroom

$3,347

No Change

30%

3 bedroom

$4,650

6%

-

4 bedroom

$5,695

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$2,200

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,580

Last 30 days

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,347

Last year

30%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,650

Last 30 days

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,695

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.

How does rent in Howard University, Washington, DC compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Howard University and Au Park Friendship Heights Tenley by all bedroom counts and property types.

Howard University

Median rent price$3,100
increased by59%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$6,075
increased by212%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Howard University, Washington, DC is 49% lower than the median rent in Au Park Friendship Heights Tenley, Washington, DC.

Discover rentals in Howard University, Washington, DC

GEORGIA FLATS - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8

Very good

GEORGIA FLATS

2833 Georgia Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20001

2 beds

1 bath

$2,648–$2,650

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Howard University, Washington, DC

Quick answers to common questions about the Howard University rental market.

How much is rent in Howard University?

The average rent in Howard University is $3,100 per month as of July 11, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Howard University?

Average rent prices in Howard University have increased by 43% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.

How does Howard University rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Howard University is 59% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,150 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Howard University?

To comfortably afford rent in Howard University, you'd need to earn approximately $124,000/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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