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, 95 neighborhoods and no rental communities with places to rent.The average rent over the last 3 months for places in Washington is $2,615 which represents an increase of 3.71% over the same period.
The most expensive zip code in Washington to rent places is 20016 with an average rent of $3,658. The least expensive zip code in Washington to rent places is 20032 with an average rent of $1,738.
The most expensive neighborhood in Washington to rent places is Burleith with an average rent of $5,500. The least expensive neighborhood in Washington to rent places is Skyland with an average rent of $1,170.
Rental Price Comparison
The average rent for places in city Washington currently stands at $2,615.
In comparison, places in the largest zip, specifically 20002, is less expensive, with an average rent of $2,536. This represents a difference of -3% when compared to Washington.
Meanwhile, in the average state of District of Columbia, the average rent for the same type of housing is $2,615, 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 $1,877. This constitutes a less expensive by -28% when compared to the rent in Washington.
$2,615
Washington
VS$2,536
-3%
20002, zip
$2,615
DC, state
$1,877
-28%
USA, us
Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated July 5 2026
Zip Codes in Washington, DC
Top 10 by Average Rent for places
20016$3,658
20037$3,582
20015$3,129
20018$3,104
20007$2,967
20001$2,757
20009$2,699
20003$2,692
20012$2,674
20005$2,672
Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places
Neighborhoods in Washington, DC
Top 10 by Average Rent for places
Burleith$5,500
Foxhall$5,097
Fort Lincoln$4,275
Bloomingdale$4,079
West End$3,699
Queens Chapel$3,543
Langdon$3,375
Benning Ridge$3,234
Penn Quarter$3,216
American University Park$3,196
Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places
Burrville$1,505
Barry Farm$1,400
Bellevue$1,372
Randle Highlands$1,322
Congress Heights$1,316
University Heights$1,275
Kenilworth$1,260
Greenway$1,243
Civic Betterment$1,178
Skyland$1,170
