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Average Rent in Washington 20009 & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 1 apartment community in Washington 20009, Washington, DC. Updated daily.
Market Average
$5,374/mo
▼ 2.2% from last month
Lowest Available
$2,569/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
1
tracked daily
Units Listed
42
available now
Washington 20009 vs Washington, DC Average
Washington 20009 is more expensive the Washington, DC average by $711/mo (15%). The citywide average is $4,663/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Washington 20009?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Washington 20009 is $5,374 per month across 1 apartment community and 42 available units. Rents have decreased $121 (2.2%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is The Hepburn starting at $2,569/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $2,569/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $4,006/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $7,068/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $14,500/mo.
Prices range from $2,569 to $14,825 per month. The most common price point is the $3,800 range, where 14 units are currently listed.
Washington 20009 Rent Price History
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Washington 20009
Rent Prices by Apartment in Washington 20009
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hepburn | $2,569/mo | $5,374/mo | 21 | 4.6 |
| The Hepburn | $2,569/mo | $5,374/mo | 21 | 4.6 |
Google Search Trends for Washington 20009 Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
Search Interest Over Time
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Washington 20009
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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
$215,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $5,374/mo.
Comfortable income
$258,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,569/mo), you need to earn at least $103,000/year.
Median household income in Washington 20009 is $106,287 , about 59% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Washington 20009
Overall prices in Washington 20009 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 20009's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $5,374 |
| Utilities | $653 |
| Groceries | $574 |
| Transportation | $1,557 |
| Healthcare | $759 |
| Other goods and services | $1,215 |
| Estimated total | $10,132/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 20009 Apartments
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