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, 97 neighborhoods and no rental communities with places to rent.The average rent over the last 3 months for places in Washington is $2,540 which represents an increase of 1.22% over the same period.
The most expensive zip code in Washington to rent places is 20015 with an average rent of $3,697. The least expensive zip code in Washington to rent places is 20032 with an average rent of $1,729.
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 $2,540.
In comparison, places in the largest zip, specifically 20002, is less expensive, with an average rent of $2,431. 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 $2,540, 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 $1,856. This constitutes a less expensive by -27% when compared to the rent in Washington.
$2,540
Washington
VS$2,431
-4%
20002, zip
$2,540
DC, state
$1,856
-27%
USA, us
Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated May 24 2026
Zip Codes in Washington, DC
Top 10 by Average Rent for places
20015$3,697
20037$3,580
20007$3,108
20009$2,720
20001$2,698
20003$2,636
20018$2,633
20016$2,618
20017$2,590
20036$2,556
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$5,748
Fort Lincoln$4,029
Queens Chapel$4,004
Benning Ridge$3,900
Bloomingdale$3,725
West End$3,598
Truxton Circle$3,269
American University Park$3,195
Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places
Congress Heights$1,415
Washington Highlands$1,413
Skyland$1,405
Barry Farm$1,400
Bellevue$1,348
University Heights$1,336
Greenway$1,285
Kenilworth$1,241
Civic Betterment$1,233
Burrville$925
