What's the average rent in Washington, DC?

Rental Market Trends in Washington, DC

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of July 2026, the average rent in Washington, DC is $2,500 per month, which is 28% higher than the national average rent of $1,951 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$2,500

0.0%No change month over month

0.0%No change year over year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

5,311

APARTMENTS

$2,186

HOUSES

$4,400

TOWNHOUSES

$3,795

As of July 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Washington, DC at $2,186 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $4,400 per month. Townhomes average $3,795 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,119
2 Bedrooms	$2,899
3 Bedrooms	$3,600
4 Bedrooms	$4,995
All	$2,500

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Washington, DC is $2,119 per month, followed by $2,899 for a 2 bedroom rental, $3,600 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $4,995 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,950
2 Bedrooms	$2,950
3 Bedrooms	$4,000
4 Bedrooms	$5,000
All	$3,795

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Washington, DC is $1,950 per month, followed by $2,950 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $4,000 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $5,000 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,150
2 Bedrooms	$2,800
3 Bedrooms	$2,975
4 Bedrooms	$4,000
All	$2,400

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Washington, DC is $2,150 per month, followed by $2,800 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $2,975 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $4,000 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,817
2 Bedrooms	$3,000
3 Bedrooms	$3,950
4 Bedrooms	$5,500
All	$4,400

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Washington, DC is $1,817 per month, followed by $3,000 for a 2 bedroom house, $3,950 for a 3 bedroom house, and $5,500 for a 4 bedroom house.