Last updated on October 31, 2026

Average rent in
Navy Yard, Washington, DC

Median rent

Median rent in Navy Yard

$2,552/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Navy Yard is $2,552 per month as of October 2026. This is 34% above the national average rent, or $652 more per month.

$3.36

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Navy Yard

12

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Navy Yard rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Navy Yard, Washington, DC, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Navy Yard, Washington, DC

Average rent prices in Navy Yard have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased 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 Navy Yard, Washington, DC

Rent prices in Navy Yard vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Navy Yard is $2,551, whereas a house costs $2,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Navy Yard run $2,530 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,774.

Listings

Studio

$2,014

8%

2%

1 bedroom

$2,505

4%

4%

2 bedroom

$3,748

14%

3%

3 bedroom

$5,888

No Change

No Change

4 bedroom

$4,650

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Studio

Average rent

$2,014

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,505

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,748

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$5,888

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,650

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

Compare median rent prices in Navy Yard and Hillcrest Fairfax Village by all bedroom counts and property types.

Navy Yard

Median rent price$2,552
increased by34%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,700
decreased by11%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Navy Yard, Washington, DC is 50% higher than the median rent in Hillcrest Fairfax Village, Washington, DC.

Discover rentals in Navy Yard, Washington, DC

1346 4th Street Southeast - Photo 1 of 1
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15h ago

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1346 4th Street Southeast

1346 4th St Se #329, Washington, DC 20003

1 bed

1 bath

$1,900

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.
70 N St Se - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Navy Yard apartment for rent in Washington

70 N St Se, Washington, DC 20003

1 bed

1 bath

$1,900

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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5h ago

8.7

Very good

Arris

1331 4th St Se, Washington, DC 20003

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,977–$5,963

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
1211 Van St Se #1110 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Navy Yard condo for rent in Washington

Residential Lease, WASHINGTON, DC

1211 Van St Se #1110, Washington, DC 20003

1 bed

1 bath

$2,050

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 Navy Yard, Washington, DC

Quick answers to common questions about the Navy Yard rental market.

How much is rent in Navy Yard?

The average rent in Navy Yard is $2,552 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Navy Yard?

Average rent prices in Navy Yard have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does Navy Yard rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Navy Yard is 34% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $652 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Navy Yard?

To comfortably afford rent in Navy Yard, you'd need to earn approximately $102,000/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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