NoMa

Washington, DC

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NoMa - Washington, DC Area Guide

A growing neighborhood in the center of it all

Up-and-Coming Trendy Historic Vibrant Urban Walkable Convenient

Situated North of Massachusetts Avenue, NoMa is a rapidly growing neighborhood in the heart of Washington, DC. NoMa is revered for its blend of historic charm and modern convenience, boasting long-standing structures alongside newly constructed buildings just minutes from the United States Capitol. NoMa’s central locale is part of its allure, containing countless offices for major employers that afford many residents walkable commutes.

Rentals in NoMa range from upscale apartments and condos to renovated lofts and townhomes. The neighborhood is known for being a transportation hub, offering direct access to the Metro Red Line and the DC Streetcar’s H/Benning Line, in addition to containing Union Station and a Greyhound Bus Station.

Union Market and Galludet University lie just northeast of the neighborhood, while H Street Corridor sits towards the southeastern portion of NoMa. Mount Vernon Square and Chinatown border the neighborhood to the west, and the National Mall is just southwest, placing residents in the center of the action.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in NoMa is $1,834 for a studio, $2,212 for one bedroom, $3,141 for two bedrooms, and $4,673 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in NoMa has decreased by -4.9% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 493 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,834/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 679 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,212/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 999 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,141/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,245 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $4,673/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Exceptionally Walkable

Walkability

100 / 100

Exceptional Public Transit

Transit

90 / 100

Fairly Drivable

Drivability

40 / 100

Exceptionally Bikeable

Bikeability

90 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk

Groceries

90 / 100

Exceptional Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

90 / 100

Great Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

80 / 100

Great Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

80 / 100

Recreation

Exceptional Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

100 / 100

Exceptional Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

90 / 100

Local Vibe

Highly Vibrant Atmosphere

Vibrancy

80 / 100

Exceptional Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

90 / 100

Very Noisy

Quiet Score

20 / 100

Points of Interest

Shopping Centers

Parks and Recreation

  • Marian Koshland Science Museum
  • Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site
  • National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden
  • U.S. Botanic Garden
  • Pennsylvania Avenue National Historic Site

Airports

  • Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
  • Washington Dulles International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.