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 $2,515 which represents a decrease of -0.6% over the same period.
The most expensive zip code in Washington to rent places is 20015 with an average rent of $4,583. The least expensive zip code in Washington to rent places is 20032 with an average rent of $1,716.
The most expensive neighborhood in Washington to rent places is Burleith with an average rent of $7,633. The least expensive neighborhood in Washington to rent places is Kenilworth with an average rent of $1,223.
Rental Price Comparison
The average rent for places in city Washington currently stands at $2,515.
In comparison, places in the largest zip, specifically 20002, is less expensive, with an average rent of $2,423. 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 $2,515, 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 $1,845. This constitutes a less expensive by -27% when compared to the rent in Washington.
$2,515
Washington
VS$2,423
-4%
20002, zip
$2,515
DC, state
$1,845
-27%
USA, us
Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated April 19 2026
Zip Codes in Washington, DC
Top 10 by Average Rent for places
20015$4,583
20037$3,510
20007$3,125
20017$2,979
20009$2,770
20001$2,645
20003$2,578
20024$2,564
20011$2,476
20036$2,439
Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places
Neighborhoods in Washington, DC
Top 10 by Average Rent for places
Burleith$7,633
Berkley$6,950
Foxhall$6,800
Spring Valley$6,500
Gallaudet University$5,000
Wesley Heights$4,400
Benning Ridge$4,292
Kent$3,975
Fort Lincoln$3,900
Queens Chapel$3,762
Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places
Fort Davis$1,460
Benning Heights$1,450
University Heights$1,430
Skyland$1,405
Washington Highlands$1,397
Bellevue$1,374
Congress Heights$1,343
Greenway$1,285
Civic Betterment$1,245
Kenilworth$1,223
