District of Columbia rental market
What is the average rent in District of Columbia?
Last updated December 7, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in District of Columbia is $2,500.
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Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $575 to $70,000.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $500 | 2 |
| $600 | 2 |
| $700 | 7 |
| $800 | 30 |
| $900 | 56 |
| $1,000 | 65 |
| $1,100 | 106 |
| $1,200 | 154 |
| $1,300 | 136 |
| $1,400 | 172 |
| $1,500 | 216 |
| $1,600 | 215 |
| $1,700 | 248 |
| $1,800 | 253 |
| $1,900 | 294 |
| $2,000 | 213 |
| $2,100 | 244 |
| $2,200 | 275 |
| $2,300 | 217 |
| $2,400 | 298 |
| $2,500 | 269 |
| $2,600 | 203 |
| $2,700 | 211 |
| $2,800 | 204 |
| $2,900 | 219 |
| $3,000 | 154 |
| $3,100 | 140 |
| $3,200 | 149 |
| $3,300 | 109 |
| $3,400 | 157 |
| $3,500 | 135 |
| $3,600 | 85 |
| $3,700 | 85 |
| $3,800 | 98 |
| $3,900 | 144 |
| $4,000 | 84 |
| $4,100 | 65 |
| $4,200 | 81 |
| $4,300 | 46 |
| $4,400 | 70 |
| $4,500 | 53 |
| $4,600 | 26 |
| $4,700 | 39 |
| $4,800 | 33 |
| $4,900 | 68 |
| $5,000+ | 353 |
Average rent price over time
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $2,500 | $2,495 |
| Feb | $2,547 | $2,449 |
| Mar | $2,500 | $2,411 |
| Apr | $2,500 | $2,410 |
| May | $2,544 | $2,440 |
| Jun | $2,520 | $2,500 |
| Jul | $2,600 | $2,500 |
| Aug | $2,600 | $2,500 |
| Sep | $2,574 | $2,500 |
| Oct | $2,517 | $2,500 |
| Nov | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| Dec | $2,500 | $2,500 |
Market temperature
The District of Columbia rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
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Rent in District of Columbia is 25% higher than the national average.
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in District of Columbia?
The average rent in District of Columbia is $2,500.
2. What is the average rent for a studio apartment in District of Columbia?
The average rent for a studio apartment in District of Columbia is $1,800 per month.
3. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in District of Columbia?
The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in District of Columbia is $2,174 per month.
4. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in District of Columbia?
The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in District of Columbia is $2,850 per month.
5. What is the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in District of Columbia?
The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in District of Columbia is $3,557 per month.
6. What is the average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in District of Columbia?
The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in District of Columbia is $4,720 per month.
7. How much does it cost to rent a house in District of Columbia?
Houses in District of Columbia rent between $575 - $70,000 with an average rent of $2,500.
8. How has the rent in District of Columbia changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in District of Columbia did not change.
9. How much has the rent in District of Columbia increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in District of Columbia did not change.
10. How many available rentals are there in District of Columbia?
There are currently 4,859 rentals available in District of Columbia.
11. How do rent prices in District of Columbia compare with the national average?
The average rent in District of Columbia is $2,500 — 25% higher the national average of $2,000.