What's the average rent in Washington, DC?

Rental Market Trends in Washington, DC

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of October 2026, the average rent in Washington, DC is $2,500 per month, which is 28% higher than the national average rent of $1,948 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$2,500

0.0%No change month over month

0.0%No change year over year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

4,898

APARTMENTS

$2,304

HOUSES

$4,033

TOWNHOUSES

$3,650

As of October 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Washington, DC at $2,304 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $4,033 per month. Townhomes average $3,650 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,113
2 Bedrooms	$2,800
3 Bedrooms	$3,600
4 Bedrooms	$4,799
All	$2,500

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Washington, DC is $2,113 per month, followed by $2,800 for a 2 bedroom rental, $3,600 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $4,799 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,800
2 Bedrooms	$2,950
3 Bedrooms	$3,995
4 Bedrooms	$4,950
All	$3,650

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Washington, DC is $1,800 per month, followed by $2,950 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $3,995 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $4,950 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,190
2 Bedrooms	$2,695
3 Bedrooms	$3,016
4 Bedrooms	$4,500
All	$2,300

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Washington, DC is $2,190 per month, followed by $2,695 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $3,016 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $4,500 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,300
2 Bedrooms	$2,990
3 Bedrooms	$3,700
4 Bedrooms	$4,850
All	$4,033

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Washington, DC is $2,300 per month, followed by $2,990 for a 2 bedroom house, $3,700 for a 3 bedroom house, and $4,850 for a 4 bedroom house.