Average Rent in Washington, DC
9 apartment buildings, 120 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Browse apartments in Washington, DCCheapest
$1,007/mo
The Residences at St. Elizabeths East
Properties
9
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Units
120
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 9 properties in Washington, DC.
Average rent trend, last 3 months
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Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Washington, DC Rent Prices
All 9 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
The Residences at St. Elizabeths East
1201 Oak Dr SE, Washington, DC 20032, USA
Park Crest at Glover Park Apartments
2324 41st St NW, Washington, DC 20007, USA
RiverPoint Apartments
2121 1st St SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA
Ora
2144 California St NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA
The Wray
515 22nd St NW, Washington, DC 20037, USA
Residences on The Avenue
2221 I St NW, Washington, DC 20037, USA
The Hepburn
1901 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20009, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Residences at St. Elizabeths East 1201 Oak Dr SE, Washington, DC 20032, USA | $1,007 | $1,620 | $2.25/ft² | 3.7 (70) | 11 |
| 2 | Park Crest at Glover Park Apartments 2324 41st St NW, Washington, DC 20007, USA | $1,477 | $1,945 | $2.58/ft² | 4.2 (155) | 33 |
| 3 | RiverPoint Apartments 2121 1st St SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA | $1,697 | $2,625 | $3.49/ft² | 4.1 (228) | 37 |
| 4 | Ora 2144 California St NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA | $2,300 | $3,008 | $5.24/ft² | 4.8 (92) | 8 |
| 5 | The Wray 515 22nd St NW, Washington, DC 20037, USA | $2,776 | $2,872 | $6.41/ft² | 4.8 (75) | 3 |
| 6 | Residences on The Avenue 2221 I St NW, Washington, DC 20037, USA | $2,971 | $3,561 | $5.20/ft² | 4.6 (141) | 9 |
| 7 | The Hepburn 1901 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20009, USA | $3,273 | $5,706 | $5.88/ft² | 4.6 (82) | 12 |
Rent & Price History by Building
Compare apartment listings by price, bedrooms, and neighborhood.
The Residences at St. Elizabeths East
3.7 (70)1201 Oak Dr SE, Washington, DC 20032, USA
Park Crest at Glover Park Apartments
4.2 (155)2324 41st St NW, Washington, DC 20007, USA
RiverPoint Apartments
4.1 (228)2121 1st St SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA
Ora
4.8 (92)2144 California St NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA
The Wray
4.8 (75)515 22nd St NW, Washington, DC 20037, USA
Residences on The Avenue
4.6 (141)2221 I St NW, Washington, DC 20037, USA
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Washington, DC neighborhoods
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Washington, DC Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Washington, DC is $2,908 per month, based on 120 units across 9 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,007 at The Residences at St. Elizabeths East to $10,461 at The Hepburn.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,169/mo | $1,477/mo | 16 |
| 1 Bed | $2,635/mo | $1,459/mo | 79 |
| 2 Bed | $4,019/mo | $1,007/mo | 20 |
| 3 Bed | $5,144/mo | $1,156/mo | 5 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Washington, DC, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Washington, DC averages $2,635/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $4,019/mo. At the local median household income of $106,287, that works out to 33% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Washington, DC at $1,900/mo. The current tracked market average runs 53% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Washington, DC while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
Who employs renters in Washington D.C.
Demand in the Washington D.C. rental market is shaped by the metro's largest private and public employers. The following organizations anchor local hiring and influence what renters can pay:
- U.S. Federal Government
- Georgetown University
- Washington Hospital Center
- Howard University
Mean one-way commute in Washington, DC is 30 minutes, per the Census ACS, useful context when weighing which properties sit inside reasonable reach of these employers.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Washington, DC?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$116,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,908/mo.
Comfortable income
$140,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,007/mo), you need to earn at least $40,000/year.
Median household income in Washington, DC is $106,287 , about 24% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Washington, DC
Overall prices in Washington, DC runs above the national average by about 10% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 109.5, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Washington, DC's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,908 |
| Utilities | $653 |
| Groceries | $574 |
| Transportation | $1,557 |
| Healthcare | $759 |
| Other goods and services | $1,215 |
| Estimated total | $7,666/mo |
Population
672,079
Median household income
$106,287
Census median rent
$1,900/mo
Census rent burden
28.5%
Median age
34.9
Mean commute
30 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Washington, DC?
The average rent in Washington, DC is $2,908 per month, based on 120 units across 9 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Washington, DC?
The median asking rent in Washington, DC is $2,541 per month, computed from 120 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $2,908/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Washington, DC?
The lowest available rent in Washington, DC starts at $1,007 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Washington, DC?
1-bedroom apartments in Washington, DC average $2,635/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,459/mo across 79 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Washington, DC?
2-bedroom apartments in Washington, DC average $4,019/mo. Units start from $1,007/mo across 20 units currently listed.
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