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What is the average rent in Washington DC?
The average rent of a studio apartment in Washington DC, DC is $1,950. The average rent of a 1-bedroom in Washington DC, DC is $2,300. The average rent of a 2-bedroom in Washington DC, DC is $3,019. The average rent of a 3-bedroom in Washington DC, DC is $4,000.
Note: We calculate "average" rent as the median, or midpoint, to eliminate any skew from extremely high-priced or low-priced units.
Rent Prices Over Time in Washington DC
- Washington DC
- National
Apartment Rent Ranges in Washington DC
The monthly rent for apartments in Washington, DC ranges from $1,000 to $4,200+.
$1,000 - $1,800
$1,800 - $2,600
$2,600 - $3,400
$3,400 - $4,200
$4,200+
What is the average apartment size in Washington DC?
The average size of a Washington, DC apartment is 837 square feet, while the median apartment size for Washington, DC is 750 square feet. However, square footage varies based on unit type. Most rentals in Washington, DC (43.04%) are 1 bedroom apartments, while the fewest (10.96%) are 3+ bedroom apartments. Meanwhile, 2 bedroom apartments account for 29.63%, and studio apartments make up 16.37%.
Studio
One bedroom
Two bedrooms
Three+ bedrooms
What is the average rent for various neighborhoods in Washington DC?
| Studio | 1 bed | 2 beds | 3+ beds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capitol Hill | * | $4,175 | $3,700 | * |
| Cleveland Park | * | $2,540 | $3,420 | * |
| Columbia Heights | $1,850 | $2,100 | $2,998 | * |
| Dupont Circle | $1,780 | $2,490 | $3,500 | * |
| H Street | * | $2,222 | $2,998 | $1,220 |
| NoMa | $1,912 | $2,441 | * | * |
| Petworth | * | * | $2,398 | $3,895 |
| Shaw | * | $1,898 | $3,568 | $3,650 |
| Southwest DC | $1,895 | $2,424 | $3,338 | * |
| Waterfront | $1,895 | $2,408 | $4,225 | * |
| West End | $2,309 | $3,550 | $5,442 | * |
Note: We calculate "average" rent as the median, or midpoint, to eliminate any skew from extremely high-priced or low-priced units.
* Insufficient data to calculate value
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