Washington, DC rental market

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Last updated August 19, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Washington, DC is $2,500.

Average rent

$2,500

Month-over-month change

-$44

Year-over-year change

-$77

Available rentals

4,164

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $200 to $70,000.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$6002
$7006
$80021
$90045
$1,00056
$1,10089
$1,200108
$1,300116
$1,400175
$1,500163
$1,600182
$1,700213
$1,800220
$1,900207
$2,000189
$2,100213
$2,200213
$2,300229
$2,400248
$2,500241
$2,600178
$2,700191
$2,800184
$2,900182
$3,000135
$3,100122
$3,200123
$3,30093
$3,400111
$3,500103
$3,60074
$3,70078
$3,80098
$3,900121
$4,00066
$4,10053
$4,20064
$4,30030
$4,40068
$4,50057
$4,60024
$4,70035
$4,80029
$4,90051
$5,000+321

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $77 compared to the previous year.

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$2,574No data
Oct$2,517No data
Nov$2,500No data
Dec$2,500No data

Market temperature

The Washington, DC rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

cool

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Washington, DC is 19% higher than the national average.

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Washington, DC?

The average rent in Washington, DC is $2,500.

2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Washington, DC?

Houses in Washington, DC rent between $200 - $70,000 with an average rent of $2,500.

3. How has the rent in Washington, DC changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Washington, DC decreased by $77

4. How much has the rent in Washington, DC increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Washington, DC decreased by $44

5. How many available rentals are there in Washington, DC?

There are currently 4,164 rentals available in Washington, DC.

6. How do rent prices in Washington, DC compare with the national average?

The average rent in Washington, DC is $2,500 — 19.05% higher the national average of $2,100.