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Apartments for Rent in Washington DC

23,461 Rentals Available

Explore Rent Prices Near Washington, DC

Washington, DC’s average rent price is $2,548 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 $1,800
Takoma Park $1,368
Fairmount Heights $1,308
Brentwood $1,799
Silver Spring $1,853

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

Washington, DC Apartments for Rent

Washington, DC puts the Smithsonian museums, monument-lined greens, and six Metrorail lines at your doorstep, making your commute to work or weekend adventures a breeze. When you're looking for apartments for rent in Washington, DC, you'll discover homes near Downtown and the National Mall with convenient Metro connections to Capitol Hill, Federal Triangle, and K Street, plus smooth rides to the Pentagon and National Landing via the Blue and Yellow lines. Union Station serves as your gateway for regional travel with Amtrak, MARC, and VRE—perfect if you're eyeing rentals close to Union Station—and both Reagan National and Dulles airports are just a Metro ride away.

Begin your search in Capitol Hill for charming rowhouses, Eastern Market finds, and walkable access to the U.S. Capitol and Library of Congress. Just next door, Navy Yard/Capitol Riverfront offers waterfront living along Yards Park, the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail, and exciting game days at Nationals Park (perfect for apartments near Nationals Park). Logan Circle pulses with energy along the 14th Street dining scene and the Studio Theatre, while Dupont Circle serves up sidewalk cafes, the Phillips Collection, and Red Line convenience. NoMa/Union Market features sleek high-rises near the buzzing food hall, the Metropolitan Branch Trail, and NoMa–Gallaudet U station—ideal for rentals close to Union Station—while Adams Morgan keeps the night alive on 18th Street with quick escapes to Rock Creek Park and the Smithsonian's National Zoo. H Street NE/Atlas District connects you via the DC Streetcar to Union Station and live performances at the Atlas Performing Arts Center, and Columbia Heights provides Green/Yellow Line access, DC USA shopping, and tree-lined neighborhood streets.

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Washington, DC Rental Insights

The average rent in Washington, DC is $2,235 per month. By comparison, renters across the U.S. pay an average of $1,626, 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 20002, 20001, 20009, 20003, and 20036.

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