Apartments for Rent in Washington, DC

Prices and availability in Washington, DC were last updated on 19 Jun 2026.

The best apartments in Washington, DC are: The Shay, Archer Apartments, The Vale at the Parks, The Rodney Apartments and The Phoenix Apartments.

The average rent in Washington, DC is $2,485.

The price range for a studio apartment in Washington, DC is between $150 and $14,426.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Washington, DC is between $150 and $14,649.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Washington, DC is between $875 and $18,311.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Washington, DC is between $820 and $16,717.

In Washington 58% of the housing is rented out compared to 42% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 47% of Washington's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 50% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 3% are single-family rentals.

The average age of rental buildings in Washington is 36 years old, with 53% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 8 stories, of which 30% are garden-style apartment communities, 45% are mid-sized buildings, and 37% are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

Studio apartments in Washington are around 16% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 51% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 29% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.