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Average Rent in Southwest Washington & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 1 apartment community in Southwest Washington, Washington, DC. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,651/mo
Lowest Available
$1,516/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
1
tracked daily
Units Listed
3
available now
Southwest Washington vs Washington, DC Average
Southwest Washington is cheaper than the Washington, DC average by $1,651/mo (50%). The citywide average is $3,302/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Southwest Washington?
As of September 2026, the average rent in Southwest Washington is $1,651 per month across 1 apartment community and 3 available units.
The most affordable option is The Residences at St. Elizabeths East starting at $1,516/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $1,651/mo.
Prices range from $1,516 to $1,921 per month. The most common price point is the $1,400 range, where 2 units are currently listed.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Southwest Washington
Rent Prices by Apartment in Southwest Washington
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Residences at St. Elizabeths East | $1,516/mo | $1,651/mo | 3 | 3.7 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Southwest Washington
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$66,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,651/mo.
Comfortable income
$79,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,516/mo), you need to earn at least $61,000/year.
Median household income in Southwest Washington is $106,287 , about 34% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Southwest Washington
Overall prices in Southwest Washington 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 Southwest Washington's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,651 |
| Utilities | $653 |
| Groceries | $574 |
| Transportation | $1,557 |
| Healthcare | $759 |
| Other goods and services | $1,215 |
| Estimated total | $6,409/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.
Google Search Trends for Southwest Washington Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
Search Interest Over Time
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