What's the average rent in Washington, DC?

Rental Market Trends in Washington, DC

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of August 2026, the average rent in Washington, DC is $2,495 per month, which is 27% higher than the national average rent of $1,962 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$2,495

-1.0%-$24 decrease month-over-month

-0.2%-$5 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

5,249

APARTMENTS

$2,186

HOUSES

$4,150

TOWNHOUSES

$3,600

As of August 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Washington, DC at $2,186 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $4,150 per month. Townhomes average $3,600 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,090
2 Bedrooms	$2,850
3 Bedrooms	$3,500
4 Bedrooms	$4,850
All	$2,495

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Washington, DC is $2,090 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	$1,800
2 Bedrooms	$3,000
3 Bedrooms	$4,000
4 Bedrooms	$5,100
All	$3,600

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Washington, DC is $1,800 per month, followed by $3,000 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $4,000 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $5,100 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,100
2 Bedrooms	$2,700
3 Bedrooms	$2,860
4 Bedrooms	$4,000
All	$2,350

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Washington, DC is $2,100 per month, followed by $2,700 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $2,860 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $4,000 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,588
2 Bedrooms	$2,990
3 Bedrooms	$3,756
4 Bedrooms	$5,050
All	$4,150

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Washington, DC is $1,588 per month, followed by $2,990 for a 2 bedroom house, $3,756 for a 3 bedroom house, and $5,050 for a 4 bedroom house.