What's the average rent in Washington, DC?

Rental Market Trends in Washington, DC

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of May 2026, the average rent in Washington, DC is $2,499 per month, which is 30% higher than the national average rent of $1,930 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$2,499

0.8%$19 increase month-over-month

1.2%$30 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

5,208

APARTMENTS

$2,160

HOUSES

$3,998

TOWNHOUSES

$3,550

As of May 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Washington, DC at $2,160 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $3,998 per month. Townhomes average $3,550 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,134
2 Bedrooms	$2,850
3 Bedrooms	$3,500
4 Bedrooms	$4,850
All	$2,499

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Washington, DC is $2,134 per month, followed by $2,850 for a 2 bedroom rental, $3,500 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $4,850 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,950
2 Bedrooms	$2,850
3 Bedrooms	$4,000
4 Bedrooms	$5,200
All	$3,550

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Washington, DC is $1,950 per month, followed by $2,850 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $4,000 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $5,200 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,165
2 Bedrooms	$2,794
3 Bedrooms	$2,950
4 Bedrooms	$3,999
All	$2,362

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Washington, DC is $2,165 per month, followed by $2,794 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $2,950 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $3,999 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,700
2 Bedrooms	$2,950
3 Bedrooms	$3,650
4 Bedrooms	$5,100
All	$3,998

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Washington, DC is $1,700 per month, followed by $2,950 for a 2 bedroom house, $3,650 for a 3 bedroom house, and $5,100 for a 4 bedroom house.