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Average Rent in Washington, DC & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 6 apartment communities in Washington, DC. Updated daily.
Market Average
$4,663/mo
▲ +32.4% from last month
Lowest Available
$2,095/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
6
tracked daily
Units Listed
103
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Washington, DC
Compare average rent across Washington, DC neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington 20009 | $5,374 | $2,569 | 1 | 42 |
| Washington 20037 | $4,406 | $2,554 | 3 | 40 |
| Northwest Washington | $3,729 | $2,095 | 2 | 21 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Washington, DC?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Washington, DC is $4,663 per month across 6 apartment communities and 103 available units. Rents have increased $1,410 (32.4%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Ora starting at $2,095/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $2,990/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $3,865/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $6,366/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $13,457/mo.
Prices range from $2,095 to $14,825 per month. The most common price point is the $3,800 range, where 20 units are currently listed.
Washington, DC Rent Price History
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Washington, DC
Rent Prices by Apartment in Washington, DC
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ora | $2,095/mo | $3,040/mo | 9 | 4.8 |
| Ora | $2,095/mo | $3,040/mo | 9 | 4.8 |
| The Wray | $2,554/mo | $2,595/mo | 6 | 4.8 |
| The Hepburn | $2,569/mo | $5,374/mo | 21 | 4.6 |
| The Hepburn | $2,569/mo | $5,374/mo | 21 | 4.6 |
| The Woodley Apartments | $3,045/mo | $7,860/mo | 3 | 4.9 |
| Residences on The Avenue | $3,415/mo | $4,346/mo | 16 | 4.6 |
Google Search Trends for Washington, DC Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$187,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $4,663/mo.
Comfortable income
$224,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,095/mo), you need to earn at least $84,000/year.
Median household income in Washington, DC is $106,287 , about 53% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Washington, DC
Overall prices in Washington, DC runs above the national average by about 10% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 109.5, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Washington, DC's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $4,663 |
| Utilities | $653 |
| Groceries | $574 |
| Transportation | $1,557 |
| Healthcare | $759 |
| Other goods and services | $1,215 |
| Estimated total | $9,421/mo |
Population
672,079
Median household income
$106,287
Census median rent
$1,900/mo
Rent as % of income
28.5%
Median age
34.9
Mean commute
30 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Explore Washington, DC Apartments
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