Average Rent in District of Columbia (2026)
The average 1-bedroom fair market rent in District of Columbia is $2,191/month as of 2026, covering 2 cities and 215 ZIP codes. Rents statewide have changed -4.3% year over year, so an increase above 4.3% exceeds the statewide trend. Data source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents FY2026.
Average 1-Bedroom Fair Market Rent
$2,191/mo
Source: HUD Fair Market Rent FY2026 · 215 zip codes
Year-over-Year
↓ -4.3%
Source: Apartment List
Includes all regions. Washington average: $2,031/mo →
Data through
The average 1-bedroom rent in District of Columbia is $2,191/month according to HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rent data, covering 2 cities and 215 ZIP codes. Rents have decreased 4.3% year-over-year. The average 1-bedroom rent in District of Columbia is 83% above the national average of $1,196/month.
Key Facts
How much is rent in District of Columbia?
The average 1-bedroom rent in District of Columbia is $2,191/month as of 2026, based on HUD Fair Market Rent data across 2 cities and 215 ZIP codes. Rents statewide have changed -4.3% year over year. Rents vary widely by city — see the table below for a breakdown.
What is a fair rent increase in District of Columbia?
Based on market data, a rent increase around 4.3% is broadly in line with the District of Columbia statewide trend for 2026. Increases above this level exceed the statewide average, though local conditions vary significantly. Check city and ZIP-level pages for your specific area.
Rent by City in District of Columbia
| City | 1-BR Fair Market Rent |
|---|---|
| Washington | $2,031 |
| Fort Mcnair | $2,350 |
Sorted by number of zip codes. Source: HUD SAFMR FY2026.
Questions about rent in District of Columbia
What is the average 1-bedroom rent in District of Columbia?
The average 1-bedroom fair market rent in District of Columbia is $2,191/month as of 2026, based on statewide coverage across 2 cities and 215 ZIP codes. This is 83% above the national average of $1,196/month.
What is a fair rent increase in District of Columbia?
A rent increase up to about 4.3% is roughly in line with the recent statewide trend in District of Columbia. A larger increase is above trend and should be checked against local city and ZIP data. The statewide average 1-BR rent is $2,191/month — your specific city may differ significantly.
Are rents going up or down in District of Columbia?
Statewide rents in District of Columbia have decreased 4.3% year over year based on the trend shown on this page. This is based on Apartment List data covering multiple cities and ZIP codes across the state.
How broad is the rent coverage in District of Columbia?
This page summarizes rent benchmarks across 2 cities and 215 ZIP codes in District of Columbia, giving a broad statewide view before drilling down into city and ZIP-level pages. Data is sourced from HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (FY2026) and supplemented with Apartment List trend data where available.
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