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 $2,531 which represents an increase of 0.81% over the same period.
The most expensive zip code in Washington to rent places is 20015 with an average rent of $3,944. The least expensive zip code in Washington to rent places is 20032 with an average rent of $1,734.
The most expensive neighborhood in Washington to rent places is Burleith with an average rent of $7,033. The least expensive neighborhood in Washington to rent places is Burrville with an average rent of $925.
Rental Price Comparison
The average rent for places in city Washington currently stands at $2,531.
In comparison, places in the largest zip, specifically 20002, is less expensive, with an average rent of $2,427. This represents a difference of -4% when compared to Washington.
Meanwhile, in the average state of District of Columbia, the average rent for the same type of housing is $2,531, 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 $1,852. This constitutes a less expensive by -27% when compared to the rent in Washington.
$2,531
Washington
VS$2,427
-4%
20002, zip
$2,531
DC, state
$1,852
-27%
USA, us
Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated May 17 2026
Zip Codes in Washington, DC
Top 10 by Average Rent for places
20015$3,944
20037$3,575
20007$3,109
20009$2,736
20017$2,683
20001$2,681
20003$2,624
20024$2,546
20036$2,534
20018$2,527
Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places
Neighborhoods in Washington, DC
Top 10 by Average Rent for places
Burleith$7,033
Spring Valley$6,500
Foxhall$5,841
Gallaudet University$5,000
Benning Ridge$4,031
Fort Lincoln$3,980
Queens Chapel$3,898
West End$3,582
Bloomingdale$3,559
Truxton Circle$3,252
Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places
Benning Heights$1,450
Congress Heights$1,423
Washington Highlands$1,407
Skyland$1,405
Bellevue$1,350
University Heights$1,342
Greenway$1,285
Kenilworth$1,241
Civic Betterment$1,234
Burrville$925
