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What is the average rent in Washington DC?
The average rent of a studio apartment in Washington DC, DC is $1,973. The average rent of a 1-bedroom in Washington DC, DC is $2,350. The average rent of a 2-bedroom in Washington DC, DC is $3,000. 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
Apartment Rent Ranges in Washington DC
The monthly rent for apartments in Washington, DC ranges from $900 to $4,500+.
$900 - $1,800
$1,800 - $2,700
$2,700 - $3,600
$3,600 - $4,500
$4,500+
What is the average apartment size in Washington DC?
The average size of a Washington, DC apartment is 871 square feet, while the median apartment size for Washington, DC is 772 square feet. However, square footage varies based on unit type. Most rentals in Washington, DC (43.2%) are 1 bedroom apartments, while the fewest (12.84%) are 3+ bedroom apartments. Meanwhile, 2 bedroom apartments account for 29.36%, and studio apartments make up 14.6%.
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 | $3,900 | * |
| Cleveland Park | * | $2,351 | $3,436 | * |
| Columbia Heights | $1,603 | $2,000 | $2,990 | $4,995 |
| Dupont Circle | $1,776 | $2,447 | $4,025 | * |
| H Street | * | $2,298 | $2,838 | $4,195 |
| Logan Circle | $1,700 | $2,350 | * | * |
| Navy Yard | * | $2,667 | $4,124 | * |
| Petworth | * | * | $2,598 | $3,900 |
| Shaw | * | * | $3,650 | $2,300 |
| Southwest DC | $1,895 | $2,370 | $3,000 | * |
| Waterfront | $1,895 | $2,383 | $3,948 | * |
| West End | * | $3,250 | $5,119 | * |
| Woodley Park | * | $2,643 | $3,148 | * |
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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