Apartments for Rent in Washington, DC

Prices and availability in Washington, DC were last updated on 24 Aug 2026.

The best apartments in Washington, DC are: The Shay, Capital Plaza Apartments, The Metropolitan Apartments, Archer Apartments and The Vale at the Parks.

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

The price range for a studio apartment in Washington, DC is between $150 and $18,058.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Washington, DC is between $124 and $17,524.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Washington, DC is between $756 and $23,229.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Washington, DC is between $785 and $22,569.

In Washington, 58% of the residents are renting compared to 42% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 47% of Washington's rentals, 50% are small-scale complexes with under 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.