Colette
2099 1st St SW,
Washington, DC 20024
Studio - 6 Beds | $1,240 - $11,287
Rental Market Trends in Washington, DC
What is the average rent in Washington, DC?
$2,307/month
Average Rent
691 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+0.3%
Increase in the Last Year
As of May 2025, the average rent in Washington, DC is $2,307 per month. This is 42% higher than the national average rent price of $1,625/month, making Washington one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Washington, you can expect to pay about $1,871 per month for a studio, $2,307 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,174 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $4,066 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Washington, DC?
In the past year, rent has increased by 0.3%, which averages out to $7 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Washington, DC
Last Updated May 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
2%
Below $700/month
7%
$700 - $1,000/month
22%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
24%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
46%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Washington?
Based on current rent prices, Shipley, Bellevue and Congress Heights are the most affordable neighborhoods in Washington.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Washington?
Based on current rent prices, CityCenterDC, Woodley and Embassy Row are the most expensive neighborhoods in Washington.
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Which Washington neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Washington with the most apartments available are Downtown DC, Navy Yard and Southwest/Navy Yard .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Washington, DC?
Because the average rent in Washington is $2,307, you’ll want to make about $7,690 per month or $92,280 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Washington, DC is 45.3% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Washington is 134.7% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,871 - $4,066. You can expect to pay 5.7% more for groceries, 6.4% more for utilities, and 6.8% more for transportation.
How does Washington, DC compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Washington, DC to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
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$2,259/month
One Bedroom
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$3,160/month
Two Bedroom
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$4,273/month
Three Bedroom
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$9,167/month
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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 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.