Washington, DC Rent Trends

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What is the average rent in Washington DC?

The average rent of a studio apartment in Washington DC, DC is $1,875. The average rent of a 1-bedroom in Washington DC, DC is $2,250. The average rent of a 2-bedroom in Washington DC, DC is $2,950. The average rent of a 3-bedroom in Washington DC, DC is $3,935.

Studio

$1,875


1 bed

$2,250


2 beds

$2,950


3+ beds

$3,935

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

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 864 square feet, while the median apartment size for Washington, DC is 766 square feet. However, square footage varies based on unit type. Most rentals in Washington, DC (38.57%) are 1 bedroom apartments, while the fewest (14.47%) are studio apartments. Meanwhile, 2 bedroom apartments account for 28.51%, and 3+ bedroom apartments make up 18.45%.

Studio

One bedroom

Two bedrooms

Three+ bedrooms

What is the average rent for various neighborhoods in Washington DC?

Studio1 bed2 beds3+ beds
Anacostia**$2,023$3,450
Capitol Hill$2,200$2,450$3,225*
Cleveland Park*$2,397$3,645$9,063
Columbia Heights$1,413$2,011$2,825$4,600
Dupont Circle$1,680$2,298$3,625*
Logan Circle$1,750$2,275$3,700*
Navy Yard$2,025$2,656$4,106*
Petworth*$1,925$2,663$4,500
Shaw*$2,275$3,900$2,400
Southwest DC*$2,383$3,189*
Takoma**$1,929$2,880
Waterfront*$2,383$3,189*
West End*$3,122$4,708*

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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