Aerie at Wardman Park
2650 Woodley Rd NW,
Washington, DC 20008
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Rental Market Trends in Washington, DC
Updated September 2026
The average rent in Washington, DC is $2,305/month.
Rent in Washington is 38% higher than the national average rent of $1,665/month, making this one of the more expensive cities statewide.
$2,305/month
Average Rent
688 Sq Ft
Average Size
+0.7%
Change / Year
14,353
Available Apartments
Washington rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Washington average $1,868 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Washington average $2,305 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Washington average $3,138 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Washington average $3,885 or more per month.
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How much has average rent changed in Washington, DC?
In the past year, rent has increased by 0.7%, which averages out to $18 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
September 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Washington, DC
September 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
1%
Below $700/month
5%
$700 - $1,000/month
20%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
25%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
48%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Washington?
Based on current rent prices, Bellevue, Marshall Heights 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, 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, Shaw and Navy Yard .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Washington, DC?
Because the average rent in Washington is $2,305, you’ll want to make about $7,683 per month or $92,196 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 36.9% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Washington is 101.5% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,868 - $3,885. You can expect to pay 6.1% more for groceries, 4.1% more for utilities, and 4.9% 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.
View the Washington Area GuideStudio
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$2,619/month
One Bedroom
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$3,314/month
Two Bedroom
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$4,320/month
Three Bedroom
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$7,883/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Washington?
The average rent in Washington is $2,305 per month, which is 38.4% higher than the national average of $1,665.
What is the average rent for a house in Washington?
The average rent for a house in Washington, DC is $3,691 per month.
What is the average rent for a townhome in Washington?
The average rent for a townhome in Washington, DC is $3,014 per month.
What is the average rent for a condo in Washington?
The average rent for a condo in Washington, DC is $2,247 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Washington?
Rents in Washington, DC are increasing, with prices up 0.7% year-over-year and $18 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Washington?
In Washington, DC, 48% of apartments fall above $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 September 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.