Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
U Street - Cardozo, Washington, DC

Median rent

Median rent in U Street Cardozo

$2,947/mo

increased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in U Street Cardozo is $2,947 per month as of October 2026. This is 55% above the national average rent, or $1,047 more per month.

$3.86

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in U Street Cardozo

75

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of U Street Cardozo rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in U Street - Cardozo, Washington, DC

Average rent prices in U Street Cardozo have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 9% 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 U Street - Cardozo, Washington, DC

Rent prices in U Street Cardozo vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in U Street Cardozo is $2,904, whereas a house costs $4,200. 1-bedroom apartments in U Street Cardozo run $2,730 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,515.

Listings

Studio

$1,975

7%

4%

1 bedroom

$2,500

4%

8%

2 bedroom

$3,500

No Change

2%

3 bedroom

$5,499

No Change

15%

4 bedroom

$5,750

44%

15%

Studio

Average rent

$1,975

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$5,499

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

15%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,750

Last 30 days

44%

Last year

15%

The table above reflects average rent prices in U Street - Cardozo, 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 U Street Cardozo, Washington, DC compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in U Street Cardozo and Adams Morgan by all bedroom counts and property types.

U Street Cardozo

Median rent price$2,947
increased by55%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,500
increased by32%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in U Street Cardozo, Washington, DC is 18% higher than the median rent in Adams Morgan, Washington, DC.

Discover rentals in U Street - Cardozo, Washington, DC

2106-2108 Vermont Ave - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.6

Very good

2106-2108 Vermont Ave

2106 Vermont Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20001

1 bed

1 bath

$1,100–$1,400

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.
1427 W St Nw #F2-1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

U Street - Cardozo house for rent in Washington

1 bed

1 bath

$1,214

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.
1932 15th Street Northwest - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.8

Very good

1932 15th Street Northwest

1932 15th St Nw, Washington, DC 20009

1 bed

1 bath

$1,550

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.
1704 V St Nw #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

U Street - Cardozo townhouse for rent in Washington

Residential Lease, WASHINGTON, DC

1704 V St Nw #B, Washington, DC 20009

1 bed

1 bath

$1,600

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 U Street - Cardozo, Washington, DC

Quick answers to common questions about the U Street Cardozo rental market.

How much is rent in U Street Cardozo?

The average rent in U Street Cardozo is $2,947 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in U Street Cardozo?

Average rent prices in U Street Cardozo have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.

How does U Street Cardozo rent compare to the national average?

Rent in U Street Cardozo is 55% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,047 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in U Street Cardozo?

To comfortably afford rent in U Street Cardozo, you'd need to earn approximately $118,000/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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