Last updated on June 14, 2026

Average rent in
Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC

Median rent

Median rent in Mount Vernon Square

$2,517/mo

increased by15%

vs previous year

The average rent in Mount Vernon Square is $2,517 per month as of June 2026. This is 29% above the national average rent, or $567 more per month.

$3.24

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Mount Vernon Square

50

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Mount Vernon Square rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC

Average rent prices in Mount Vernon Square have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 15% 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 Vernon Square, Washington, DC

Rent prices in Mount Vernon Square vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Mount Vernon Square is $2,361, whereas a house costs $2,625. 1-bedroom apartments in Mount Vernon Square run $2,361 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,047.

Listings

Studio

$2,025

1%

37%

1 bedroom

$2,397

No Change

35%

2 bedroom

$3,600

3%

10%

3 bedroom

$5,285

No Change

No Change

4 bedroom

$5,300

10%

135%

Studio

Average rent

$2,025

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

37%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,397

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

35%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,600

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$5,285

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,300

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

135%

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

Compare median rent prices in Mount Vernon Square and Kalorama by all bedroom counts and property types.

Mount Vernon Square

Median rent price$2,517
increased by29%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,000
increased by54%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC is 16% lower than the median rent in Kalorama, Washington, DC.

Discover rentals in Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC

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1d ago

8.8

Very good

District Co-Living

1126 9th St Nw, Washington, DC 20001

1 bed

1 bath

$1,575–$1,850

Apartment for rent

811 4th St Nw #1110 - Photo 1 of 1
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5d+ ago

Mount Vernon Square apartment for rent in Washington

2 beds

2 baths

$3,200

Apartment for rent

1117 10th St Nw ##303 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Mount Vernon Square condo for rent in Washington

Condo for rent

1117 10th St Nw #303 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Mount Vernon Square condo for rent in Washington

CONDOS - Contemporary - WASHINGTON, DC

1117 10th St Nw #303, Washington, DC 20001

2 beds

2 baths

$3,500

Condo for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC

Quick answers to common questions about the Mount Vernon Square rental market.

How much is rent in Mount Vernon Square?

The average rent in Mount Vernon Square is $2,517 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Mount Vernon Square?

Average rent prices in Mount Vernon Square have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 15% since last year.

How does Mount Vernon Square rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Mount Vernon Square is 29% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $567 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Mount Vernon Square?

To comfortably afford rent in Mount Vernon Square, you'd need to earn approximately $101,000/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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