Last updated on August 2, 2026

Average rent in
Mount Pleasant, Washington, DC

Median rent

Median rent in Mount Pleasant

$2,599/mo

increased by24%

vs previous year

The average rent in Mount Pleasant is $2,599 per month as of August 2026. This is 34% above the national average rent, or $659 more per month.

$2.37

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Mount Pleasant

40

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Mount Pleasant rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Mount Pleasant, Washington, DC

Average rent prices in Mount Pleasant have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 24% 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 Mount Pleasant, Washington, DC

Rent prices in Mount Pleasant vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Mount Pleasant is $1,957, whereas a house costs $3,485. 1-bedroom apartments in Mount Pleasant run $1,899 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,790.

Listings

Studio

$1,727

1%

7%

1 bedroom

$1,850

No Change

8%

2 bedroom

$2,975

No Change

5%

3 bedroom

$5,495

4%

8%

4 bedroom

$1,310

2%

55%

Studio

Average rent

$1,727

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,975

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$5,495

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,310

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

55%

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

Compare median rent prices in Mount Pleasant and Glover Park by all bedroom counts and property types.

Mount Pleasant

Median rent price$2,599
increased by34%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,227
increased by15%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Mount Pleasant, Washington, DC is 17% higher than the median rent in Glover Park, Washington, DC.

Discover rentals in Mount Pleasant, Washington, DC

1826 Ingleside Ter Nw #F3-1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Mount Pleasant house for rent in Washington

1 bed

1 bath

$1,150

House for rent

Available Jun 23

3415 Brown St Nw - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Mount Pleasant house for rent in Washington

2 beds

1 bath

$2,650

$2,395

Price drop

House for rent

Available Aug 6

3433 Mount Pleasant St Nw Apt 202 #202 - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

Mount Pleasant condo for rent in Washington

2 beds

1 bath

$2,475

Condo for rent

Available Aug 20

3115 Mt. Pleasant St NW - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

3115 Mt. Pleasant St NW

3115 Mount Pleasant St Nw, Washington, DC 20010

2 beds

1 bath

$2,599–$2,649

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Mount Pleasant, Washington, DC

Quick answers to common questions about the Mount Pleasant rental market.

How much is rent in Mount Pleasant?

The average rent in Mount Pleasant is $2,599 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Mount Pleasant?

Average rent prices in Mount Pleasant have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 24% since last year.

How does Mount Pleasant rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Mount Pleasant is 34% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $659 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Mount Pleasant?

To comfortably afford rent in Mount Pleasant, you'd need to earn approximately $104,000/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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