City
Average Rent in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington is a city in District of Columbia. It ranks #1 out of 1 for places to rent. Washington is in
the county of
District of Columbia County and the metropolitan area of
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV MSA. Dwellsy has rental data for Washington includes 22 zip codes, no sections, 98 neighborhoods and no rental communities with places to rent.The average rent over the last 3 months for places in Washington is $2,661 which represents an increase of 5.46% over the same period.
The most expensive zip code in Washington to rent places is 20016 with an average rent of $4,016. The least expensive zip code in Washington to rent places is 20032 with an average rent of $1,777.
The most expensive neighborhood in Washington to rent places is Colonial Village with an average rent of $5,500. The least expensive neighborhood in Washington to rent places is Civic Betterment with an average rent of $1,158.
Rental Price Comparison
The average rent for places in city Washington currently stands at $2,661.
In comparison, places in the largest zip, specifically 20002, is less expensive, with an average rent of $2,615. This represents a difference of -2% when compared to Washington.
Meanwhile, in the average state of District of Columbia, the average rent for the same type of housing is $2,661, showing a about the same cost of from our subject location.
On a national scale, the average rent for a similar places across the United States is $1,880. This constitutes a less expensive by -29% when compared to the rent in Washington.
$2,661
Washington
VS$2,615
-2%
20002, zip
$2,661
DC, state
$1,880
-29%
USA, us
Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated July 26 2026
Zip Codes in Washington, DC
Top 10 by Average Rent for places
20016$4,016
20037$3,606
20018$3,226
20015$2,993
20007$2,884
20001$2,796
20012$2,768
20005$2,734
20003$2,715
20009$2,707
Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places
Neighborhoods in Washington, DC
Top 10 by Average Rent for places
Colonial Village$5,500
Burleith$5,500
Gallaudet University$5,000
Fort Lincoln$4,362
Foxhall$4,242
Bloomingdale$4,000
West End$3,739
Langdon$3,582
American University Park$3,457
Penn Quarter$3,381
Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places
Barry Farm$1,400
Bellevue$1,370
Kenilworth$1,300
Congress Heights$1,277
University Heights$1,233
Greenway$1,226
Randle Highlands$1,226
Central Northeast$1,200
Skyland$1,168
Civic Betterment$1,158
