NoMa

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NoMa - Washington, DC

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A growing neighborhood in the center of it all

Up-and-Coming Trendy Historic Vibrant Urban Walkable Convenient

Situated North of Massachusetts Avenue, NoMa is a rapidly growing neighborhood in the heart of Washington, DC. NoMa is revered for its blend of historic charm and modern convenience, boasting long-standing structures alongside newly constructed buildings just minutes from the United States Capitol. NoMa’s central locale is part of its allure, containing countless offices for major employers that afford many residents walkable commutes.

Rentals in NoMa range from upscale apartments and condos to renovated lofts and townhomes. The neighborhood is known for being a transportation hub, offering direct access to the Metro Red Line and the DC Streetcar’s H/Benning Line, in addition to containing Union Station and a Greyhound Bus Station.

Union Market and Galludet University lie just northeast of the neighborhood, while H Street Corridor sits towards the southeastern portion of NoMa. Mount Vernon Square and Chinatown border the neighborhood to the west, and the National Mall is just southwest, placing residents in the center of the action.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in NoMa is $2,027 for a studio, $2,347 for one bedroom, $3,297 for two bedrooms, and $4,815 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in NoMa has increased by 0.3% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 508 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,027/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 677 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,347/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,004 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,297/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,247 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $4,815/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

91

Walker's Paradise

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

80

Excellent Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.

97

Biker's Paradise

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Marian Koshland Science Museum
  • Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site
  • National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden
  • U.S. Botanic Garden
  • Pennsylvania Avenue National Historic Site

Airports

  • Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
  • Washington Dulles International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.