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 $1,745. The average rent of a 1-bedroom in Washington DC, DC is $2,227. The average rent of a 2-bedroom in Washington DC, DC is $2,925. The average rent of a 3-bedroom in Washington DC, DC is $3,995.

Studio

$1,745


1 bed

$2,227


2 beds

$2,925


3+ beds

$3,995

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 $300 to $4,700+.

$300 - $1,400

$1,400 - $2,500

$2,500 - $3,600

$3,600 - $4,700

$4,700+

What is the average apartment size in Washington DC?

The average size of a Washington, DC apartment is 838 square feet, while the median apartment size for Washington, DC is 751 square feet. However, square footage varies based on unit type. Most rentals in Washington, DC (41.8%) are 1 bedroom apartments, while the fewest (14.31%) are 3+ bedroom apartments. Meanwhile, 2 bedroom apartments account for 26.99%, and studio apartments make up 16.9%.

Studio

One bedroom

Two bedrooms

Three+ bedrooms

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

Studio1 bed2 beds3+ beds
Adams Morgan*$2,400$2,890*
Capitol Hill*$3,950$3,099*
Cleveland Park*$2,200$3,500*
Columbia Heights$1,500$1,900$2,899$4,799
Dupont Circle$1,586$2,450$3,195*
H Street$1,736$2,027$3,000*
Logan Circle*$2,425$3,548*
Navy Yard$2,027$2,897$3,960*
Petworth$1,291$1,899$2,500$3,950
Shaw*$1,800$2,825$3,990
Southwest DC*$2,509$2,895*
Waterfront*$2,475$3,619*
West End$2,288$3,245**
Woodley Park**$3,021$4,195

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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