Average rent in District of Columbia
November 2026. Based on 644 live listings, updated daily.
| Size | Average rent | Lowest | Listings | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,897 | $1,435 | 21 | 55% higher |
| 1 bedroom | $1,753 | $275 | 241 | 24% higher |
| 2 bedroom | $1,966 | $905 | 266 | 17% higher |
| 3 bedroom | $2,400 | $900 | 86 | 20% higher |
| 4+ bedroom | $3,900 | $850 | 30 | 18% higher |
| All sizes | $2,097 | $275 | 644 | 21% higher |
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What rent costs in District of Columbia
A studio averages $3,897, a 1-bedroom averages $1,753, a 2-bedroom averages $1,966, a 3-bedroom averages $2,400 and a 4+ bedroom averages $3,900 a month. Overall, rent in District of Columbia is 21% higher than the US average of $1,735.
Using the common rule of spending no more than 30% of take-home pay on rent, an average 1-bedroom in District of Columbia needs about $5,850 a month after tax.
Common questions
What is the average rent in District of Columbia?
The average rent in District of Columbia is $2,097 a month across 644 live listings (November 2026).
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in District of Columbia?
A 1-bedroom in District of Columbia averages $1,753 a month.
How much do you need to earn to rent in District of Columbia?
To keep an average 1-bedroom under 30% of your take-home pay, you'd want about $5,850 a month after tax.
Is rent in District of Columbia higher than the US average?
Rent in District of Columbia is 21% higher than the US average of $1,735 across all listings we track.
Averages are calculated from live listings on RentFrat and refresh daily. Last updated 2026-11-09.