Last updated on July 21, 2026

Average rent in
Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC

Median rent

Median rent in Van Ness Forest Hills

$2,045/mo

decreased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Van Ness Forest Hills is $2,045 per month as of July 2026. This is 5% above the national average rent, or $100 more per month.

$2.30

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Van Ness Forest Hills

21

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Van Ness Forest Hills rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC

Average rent prices in Van Ness Forest Hills have increased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 6% 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 Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC

Rent prices in Van Ness Forest Hills vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Van Ness Forest Hills is $2,023, whereas a house costs $3,109. 1-bedroom apartments in Van Ness Forest Hills run $2,020 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,857.

Listings

Studio

$1,818

2%

5%

1 bedroom

$2,002

5%

2%

2 bedroom

$2,949

2%

5%

3 bedroom

$9,125

1%

74%

4 bedroom

$4,200

15%

40%

Studio

Average rent

$1,818

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,002

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,949

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$9,125

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

74%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,200

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

40%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Van Ness - Forest Hills, 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 Van Ness Forest Hills, Washington, DC compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Van Ness Forest Hills and Au Park Friendship Heights Tenley by all bedroom counts and property types.

Van Ness Forest Hills

Median rent price$2,045
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$5,900
increased by203%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Van Ness Forest Hills, Washington, DC is 65% lower than the median rent in Au Park Friendship Heights Tenley, Washington, DC.

Discover rentals in Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC

Devonshire Court South - Photo 1 of 1

11h ago

8.3

Very good

Devonshire Court South

4105 Wisconsin Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20016

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,795–$2,400

Apartment for rent

Connecticut House Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

2h ago

9.4

Excellent

Connecticut House Apartments

4500 Connecticut Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20008

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,099–$3,400

Apartment for rent

4600 Connecticut Ave Nw #806 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Van Ness - Forest Hills condo for rent in Washington

4600 Connecticut Ave Nw #806, Washington, DC 20008

2 beds

2 baths

$3,000

Condo for rent

4740 Connecticut Ave Nw #706 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Van Ness - Forest Hills condo for rent in Washington

APARTMENT - Art Deco - WASHINGTON, DC

4740 Connecticut Ave Nw #706, Washington, DC 20008

2 beds

2 baths

$3,100

Condo for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC

Quick answers to common questions about the Van Ness Forest Hills rental market.

How much is rent in Van Ness Forest Hills?

The average rent in Van Ness Forest Hills is $2,045 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Van Ness Forest Hills?

Average rent prices in Van Ness Forest Hills have increased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.

How does Van Ness Forest Hills rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Van Ness Forest Hills is 5% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $100 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Van Ness Forest Hills?

To comfortably afford rent in Van Ness Forest Hills, you'd need to earn approximately $82,000/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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