Last updated on October 16, 2026

Average rent in
Kalorama, Washington, DC

Median rent

Median rent in Kalorama

$3,360/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Kalorama is $3,360 per month as of October 2026. This is 77% above the national average rent, or $1,460 more per month.

$3.35

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Kalorama

20

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Kalorama 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 Kalorama, Washington, DC

Average rent prices in Kalorama have decreased by 9% over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 Kalorama, Washington, DC

Rent prices in Kalorama vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Kalorama is $2,925, whereas a house costs $4,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Kalorama run $2,772 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,564.

Listings

Studio

$2,360

No Change

8%

1 bedroom

$2,670

5%

8%

2 bedroom

$4,564

10%

22%

3 bedroom

$1,270

45%

-

4 bedroom

$8,500

10%

68%

Studio

Average rent

$2,360

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,670

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,564

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

22%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,270

Last 30 days

45%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$8,500

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

68%

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

Compare median rent prices in Kalorama and Colonial Village by all bedroom counts and property types.

Kalorama

Median rent price$3,360
increased by77%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,559
increased by35%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Kalorama, Washington, DC is 31% higher than the median rent in Colonial Village, Arlington, VA.

Discover rentals in Kalorama, Washington, DC

2137 R St Nw - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Kalorama townhouse for rent in Washington

Residential Lease, WASHINGTON, DC

2137 R St Nw, Washington, DC 20008

5 beds

5 baths

$25,500

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Ora - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated
Rent special

14h ago

8.7

Very good

Ora

2144 California St Nw, Washington, DC 20008

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$2,300–$3,550

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
2145 California St Nw #102 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Kalorama house for rent in Washington

2145 California St Nw #102, Washington, DC 20008

1 bed

1.5 baths

$3,500

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
2000 Connecticut Ave. - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

2d ago

8.7

Very good

2000 Connecticut Ave.

2000 Connecticut Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20008

1 bed

1 bath

$2,375–$2,550

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Kalorama, Washington, DC

Quick answers to common questions about the Kalorama rental market.

How much is rent in Kalorama?

The average rent in Kalorama is $3,360 per month as of October 10, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Kalorama?

Average rent prices in Kalorama have decreased by 9% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

How does Kalorama rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Kalorama is 77% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,460 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Kalorama?

To comfortably afford rent in Kalorama, you'd need to earn approximately $134,000/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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