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Apartments for Rent in Washington DC

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Washington, DC’s average rent price is $2,585 per month. Compare rent prices and available listings in nearby cities to find better value or more options that fit your budget.

Average Rent
Mount Rainier $1,750
Takoma Park $1,422
Fairmount Heights $1,300
Brentwood $1,792
Silver Spring $1,851

Average Monthly Rent is calculated using the average rent of active one-bedroom apartment listings.

Washington, DC Apartments for Rent

When you're exploring places to live in the nation's capital, you'll find that neighborhoods like Capitol Hill offer historic rowhouses within walking distance of the Library of Congress and Eastern Market, while Navy Yard and Capitol Riverfront put you steps from Nationals Park and the scenic Anacostia Riverwalk Trail. If you prefer nightlife and dining, Logan Circle's 14th Street corridor and Adams Morgan's lively 18th Street scene give you endless restaurants and entertainment, or you can settle into Georgetown's tree-lined streets near the C&O Canal and its weekend flea market. Commuters appreciate the Metro system's six rail lines, making it easy to reach Downtown, Capitol Hill, and beyond, and Union Station connects you to Amtrak and regional trains if you need to travel farther. Whether you're searching for apartments for rent in Washington DC near the Smithsonian museums along the National Mall or rentals close to the Atlas Performing Arts Center in the H Street corridor, you'll be surrounded by world-class dining that's earned Michelin recognition at spots like Kinship and Tail Up Goat.

Columbia Heights delivers Green and Yellow Line access to DC USA shopping and Rock Creek Park's 48 miles of hiking trails, while NoMa and Union Market blend modern high-rises with a buzzing food hall and the Metropolitan Branch Trail for biking and jogging. Dupont Circle keeps you in the heart of the action with sidewalk cafes, the Phillips Collection art museum, and Red Line convenience. Sports fans can catch the Nationals, Capitals, and Wizards in action, and outdoor lovers will appreciate that the city has roughly 70 miles of bike lanes plus kayaking along the Capitol Riverfront. With landmarks like the Jefferson Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial, and the National Cherry Blossom Festival adding beauty to everyday life, living here means your backyard includes some of the country's most iconic spaces.

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Washington, DC Rental Insights

The average rent in Washington, DC is $2,239 per month. By comparison, renters across the U.S. pay an average of $1,627, which means housing in Washington, DC is slightly more expensive than much of the country.

Find affordable apartments for rent in Washington, DC by browsing listings in budget-friendly neighborhoods such as Bellevue, Grant Park, and Congress Heights. Use filters by price, number of bedrooms, and amenities to narrow your search.

The most popular ZIP codes for renters in Washington, DC are 20009, 20001, 20005, 20002, and 20036.

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