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 $1,711. The average rent of a 1-bedroom in Washington DC, DC is $2,195. The average rent of a 2-bedroom in Washington DC, DC is $2,975. The average rent of a 3-bedroom in Washington DC, DC is $3,998.

Studio

$1,711


1 bed

$2,195


2 beds

$2,975


3+ beds

$3,998

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 $900 to $4,100+.

$900 - $1,700

$1,700 - $2,500

$2,500 - $3,300

$3,300 - $4,100

$4,100+

What is the average apartment size in Washington DC?

The average size of a Washington, DC apartment is 833 square feet, while the median apartment size for Washington, DC is 758 square feet. However, square footage varies based on unit type. Most rentals in Washington, DC (41.58%) are 1 bedroom apartments, while the fewest (13.31%) are 3+ bedroom apartments. Meanwhile, 2 bedroom apartments account for 27.48%, and studio apartments make up 17.63%.

Studio

One bedroom

Two bedrooms

Three+ bedrooms

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

Studio1 bed2 beds3+ beds
Capitol Hill*$3,100$2,924*
Cleveland Park*$2,275$3,500*
Columbia Heights$1,524$2,000$2,848$5,000
Dupont Circle$1,595$2,400$3,538*
H Street$1,695$1,995$2,995$4,100
Logan Circle*$2,100$3,195*
Navy Yard$2,040$2,803$3,846*
Near Northeast*$1,960*$4,073
Petworth*$1,680$2,250$4,025
Shaw*$1,875$3,440$4,745
Southwest DC*$2,334$3,303*
Waterfront*$2,334$3,678*
West End$2,191$3,268$3,911*
Woodley Park*$2,461$3,048$4,385

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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