Average rent in Washington, DC
November 2026. Based on 639 live listings, updated daily.
| Size | Average rent | Lowest | Listings | vs District of Columbia | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,897 | $1,435 | 21 | about the same | 55% higher |
| 1 bedroom | $1,751 | $275 | 239 | about the same | 24% higher |
| 2 bedroom | $1,968 | $905 | 263 | about the same | 17% higher |
| 3 bedroom | $2,400 | $900 | 86 | about the same | 20% higher |
| 4+ bedroom | $3,900 | $850 | 30 | about the same | 18% higher |
| All sizes | $2,099 | $275 | 639 | about the same | 21% higher |
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What rent costs in Washington, DC
A studio averages $3,897, a 1-bedroom averages $1,751, a 2-bedroom averages $1,968, a 3-bedroom averages $2,400 and a 4+ bedroom averages $3,900 a month. Overall, rent in Washington, DC is 21% higher than the US average of $1,735 and about the same than the District of Columbia average of $2,097.
Using the common rule of spending no more than 30% of take-home pay on rent, an average 1-bedroom in Washington needs about $5,850 a month after tax.
Common questions
What is the average rent in Washington, DC?
The average rent in Washington, DC is $2,099 a month across 639 live listings (November 2026).
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Washington?
A 1-bedroom in Washington, DC averages $1,751 a month.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Washington?
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 Washington higher than the US average?
Rent in Washington, DC 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.