AdMo Heights
1777 Columbia Rd NW,
Washington, DC 20009
Studio - 1 Bed | $2,085 - $3,189
Rental Market Trends in Washington, DC
What is the average rent in Washington, DC?
$2,276/month
Average Rent
691 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+1.4%
Increase in the Last Year
As of December 2024, the average rent in Washington, DC is $2,276 per month. This is 46% higher than the national average rent price of $1,560/month, making Washington one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Washington, you can expect to pay about $1,853 per month for a studio, $2,276 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,080 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,891 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Washington, DC?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.4%, which averages out to $33 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Washington, DC
Last Updated December 2024
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
2%
Below $700/month
7%
$700 - $1,000/month
22%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
23%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
47%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Washington?
Based on current rent prices, Lower Northeast, Takoma DC and Anacostia Southeast are the most affordable neighborhoods in Washington.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Washington?
Based on current rent prices, National Mall, Capitol Riverfront and Mount Vernon Triangle are the most expensive neighborhoods in Washington.
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Which Washington neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Washington with the most apartments available are Downtown DC, Shaw and Southwest/Navy Yard .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Washington, DC?
Because the average rent in Washington is $2,276, you’ll want to make about $7,586 per month or $91,032 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Washington, DC compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Washington, DC to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$1,554/month
$1,969/month
One Bedroom
$1,407/month
$2,809/month
Two Bedroom
$1,812/month
$3,612/month
Three Bedroom
$2,082/month
$6,621/month
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Methodology
† 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.