Washington, DC rental market

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Last updated August 25, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for 1 bedroom properties in Washington, DC is $2,206.

Average rent

$2,206

Month-over-month change

-$30

Year-over-year change

-$19

Available rentals

1,807

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for 1 bedroom properties is $669 to $35,000.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$6001
$7001
$8007
$90017
$1,00020
$1,10045
$1,20064
$1,30074
$1,400111
$1,500103
$1,600101
$1,700106
$1,800117
$1,900131
$2,000108
$2,100141
$2,200144
$2,300159
$2,400164
$2,500103
$2,600111
$2,70094
$2,80071
$2,90058
$3,00035
$3,10042
$3,20037
$3,30014
$3,40022
$3,50020
$3,60015
$3,7005
$3,80011
$3,90022
$4,0006
$4,1005
$4,2009
$4,3004
$4,4009
$4,5006
$4,6001
$4,7001
$4,8003
$4,9001
$5,000+11

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $19 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$2,200$2,235
Feb$2,200$2,200
Mar$2,208$2,200
Apr$2,244$2,199
May$2,272$2,200
Jun$2,250$2,250
Jul$2,300$2,250
Aug$2,300$2,237
Sep$2,277No data
Oct$2,211No data
Nov$2,200No data
Dec$2,220No 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 39% higher than the national average.

Washington, DCvs.

$2,206

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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 $34

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 $21

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

There are currently 4,324 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 — Infinity% higher the national average of $0.