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Last updated on October 16, 2026
Average rent in
Naval Observatory, Washington, DC
Average rent in
Last updated on October 16, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Naval Observatory
$1,835/mo
The average rent in Naval Observatory is $1,835 per month as of October 2026. This is 3% below the national average rent, or $65 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Naval Observatory
13
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Naval Observatory rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Naval Observatory, Washington, DC, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Naval Observatory, Washington, DC
At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends for all bedroom counts and property types in Naval Observatory. Please see below for more rent price details.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Naval Observatory, Washington, DC
Rent prices in Naval Observatory vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Naval Observatory is $1,835, whereas a house costs $4,925. 1-bedroom apartments in Naval Observatory run $1,750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,394.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,256 | - |  31% | |
1 bedroom | $1,750 | - | - | |
2 bedroom | $2,446 | - | 10% | |
3 bedroom | $5,400 | - | - | |
4 bedroom | $5,425 | - | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Dover Crystal | $3,577 | |
Howard University | $3,435 | |
Maywood | $2,935 | |
North Highland | $2,200 | |
Theodore Roosevelt Island | $2,532 | |
Woodmont | $3,500 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,835 | - | No Change | |
Condos | $2,400 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $4,925 | - | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,256
Last year
31%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,750
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,446
Last year
10%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$5,400
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,425
Dover Crystal
Average rent
$3,577
Maywood
Average rent
$2,935
North Highland
Average rent
$2,200
Woodmont
Average rent
$3,500
Howard University
Average rent
$3,435
Theodore Roosevelt Island
Average rent
$2,532
Apartments
Average rent
$1,835
Condos
Average rent
$2,400
Houses
Average rent
$4,925
The table above reflects average rent prices in Naval Observatory, 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 Naval Observatory, Washington, DC compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Naval Observatory and Dover Crystal by all bedroom counts and property types.
Naval Observatory
3%lower than the national median
88%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Naval Observatory, Washington, DC is 49% lower than the median rent in Dover Crystal, Arlington, VA.
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Frequently asked questions for Naval Observatory, Washington, DC
Quick answers to common questions about the Naval Observatory rental market.
How much is rent in Naval Observatory?
The average rent in Naval Observatory is $1,835 per month as of October 10, 2026.
How does Naval Observatory rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Naval Observatory is 3% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $65 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Naval Observatory?
To comfortably afford rent in Naval Observatory, you'd need to earn approximately $73,000/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).