Washington, DC rental market
What is the average rent in Washington, DC?
Last updated October 27, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Washington, DC 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 $200 to $70,000.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $700 | 9 |
| $800 | 26 |
| $900 | 39 |
| $1,000 | 54 |
| $1,100 | 108 |
| $1,200 | 137 |
| $1,300 | 129 |
| $1,400 | 170 |
| $1,500 | 196 |
| $1,600 | 227 |
| $1,700 | 261 |
| $1,800 | 244 |
| $1,900 | 268 |
| $2,000 | 193 |
| $2,100 | 211 |
| $2,200 | 236 |
| $2,300 | 209 |
| $2,400 | 271 |
| $2,500 | 273 |
| $2,600 | 186 |
| $2,700 | 184 |
| $2,800 | 193 |
| $2,900 | 213 |
| $3,000 | 150 |
| $3,100 | 104 |
| $3,200 | 127 |
| $3,300 | 94 |
| $3,400 | 134 |
| $3,500 | 134 |
| $3,600 | 93 |
| $3,700 | 80 |
| $3,800 | 92 |
| $3,900 | 116 |
| $4,000 | 69 |
| $4,100 | 59 |
| $4,200 | 61 |
| $4,300 | 39 |
| $4,400 | 73 |
| $4,500 | 52 |
| $4,600 | 28 |
| $4,700 | 46 |
| $4,800 | 44 |
| $4,900 | 68 |
| $5,000+ | 358 |
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 | No data |
| Dec | $2,500 | No 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.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
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Rent in Washington, DC is 25% 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. What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Washington, DC?
The average rent for a studio apartment in Washington, DC is $1,825 per month.
3. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Washington, DC?
The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Washington, DC is $2,150 per month.
4. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Washington, DC?
The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Washington, DC is $2,850 per month.
5. What is the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Washington, DC?
The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Washington, DC is $3,600 per month.
6. What is the average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Washington, DC?
The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Washington, DC is $4,118 per month.
7. 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.
8. How has the rent in Washington, DC changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Washington, DC did not change.
9. How much has the rent in Washington, DC increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Washington, DC did not change.
10. How many available rentals are there in Washington, DC?
There are currently 4,572 rentals available in Washington, DC.
11. How do rent prices in Washington, DC compare with the national average?
The average rent in Washington, DC is $2,500 — 25% higher the national average of $2,000.