Aerie at Wardman Park
2650 Woodley Rd NW,
Washington, DC 20008
$3,867 - $9,017 Total Monthly Price
1-3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Washington, DC
What is the average rent in Washington, DC?
$2,276/month
Average Rent
689 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-1.6%
Decrease in the Last Year
Washington, DC Rental Market Overview
The average rent in Washington, DC is $2,276 per month. This is 38% higher than the national average rent price of $1,645/month, making Washington one of the most expensive cities in the US.
- Studio apartments in Washington average $1,841 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Washington average $2,276 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Washington average $3,122 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Washington average $3,946 or more per month.
Data Updated: June, 2026
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How much has average rent changed in Washington, DC?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.6%, which averages out to $36 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2026
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Rent Ranges in Washington, DC
Last Updated June 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
2%
Below $700/month
6%
$700 - $1,000/month
21%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
25%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
47%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Washington?
Based on current rent prices, Congress Heights, Marshall Heights and Fort Dupont 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, Penn Quarter and Golden Triangle 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 Waterfront .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Washington, DC?
Because the average rent in Washington is $2,276, you’ll want to make about $7,586 per month or $91,032 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 37.7% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Washington is 104.7% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,841 - $3,946. You can expect to pay 5.0% more for groceries, 2.9% more for utilities, and 4.8% 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
$1,116/month
$2,553/month
One Bedroom
$1,213/month
$3,250/month
Two Bedroom
$1,419/month
$3,914/month
Three Bedroom
$1,832/month
$7,864/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 June 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.