What is the average apartment size in Dupont Circle, Washington, DC?

The average size for a Dupont Circle, Washington, DC apartment is 580 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Dupont Circle?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Dupont Circle is $2,506 per month, a 1.68% decrease from last year’s average of $2,549.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Dupont Circle?

In Dupont Circle, studios rent for $2,050 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,626 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $3,759 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Dupont Circle?

The typical apartment in Dupont Circle offers about 580 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Dupont Circle?

Studio apartments in Dupont Circle average 456 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 645 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 849 sq. ft.

Dupont Circle, Washington, DC Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Dupont Circle?

The typical rent budget in Dupont Circle ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 34% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Dupont Circle?

In Dupont Circle, 62% of households rent while 38% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Dupont Circle is $2,506, a 1.68% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,549.

Studio Apartments at $2,050 offer the most budget-friendly option with 456 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 645 square feet for $2,626, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $3,759 offer 849 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Dupont Circle, Washington, DC

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,506	580 sq. ft.
Studio	$2,050	456 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,626	645 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$3,759	849 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Dupont Circle, Washington, DC rent trends

Rental prices in Dupont Circle, Washington, DC have decreased by 1.68% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,549 to $2,506.

What's the typical rent budget in Dupont Circle, Washington, DC?

The largest share of rentals in Dupont Circle, Washington, DC (34%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Dupont Circle, Washington, DC?

3,773 or 62% of the households in Dupont Circle, Washington, DC are renter-occupied while 2,309 or 38% are owner-occupied.

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Most affordable neighborhoods in Dupont Circle?

Mayfair $1,337/month

Randle Highlands $1,375/month

Bellevue $1,393/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $2,498/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Dupont Circle?

McLean Gardens $3,023/month

Capitol Hill $3,120/month

West End Washington $3,836/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Washington, DC By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
West End Washington	$3,836
Capitol Hill	$3,120
McLean Gardens	$3,023
Woodley Park	$3,002
Gallaudet	$2,922
Waterfront Washington	$2,893
U Street Washington	$2,888
Shaw	$2,875
Navy Yard	$2,862
Judiciary Square	$2,805
Mt Vernon Triangle Washington	$2,784
H Street Washington	$2,720
Howard University	$2,690
Near Northeast	$2,674
Foggy Bottom	$2,664
North Capitol Street	$2,643
Downtown Washington	$2,629
Eckington	$2,595
Adams Morgan	$2,592
Logan Circle	$2,536
Kalorama Heights	$2,516
Dupont Circle	$2,506
Mount Vernon Square	$2,479
Forest Hills	$2,397
Georgetown	$2,359
Cleveland Park	$2,349
Takoma Dc Washington	$2,337
Le Droit Park	$2,276
Barney Circle	$2,272
Brookland	$2,233
16th Street Heights	$2,226
North Cleveland Park	$2,226
Cathedral Heights	$2,219
Glover Park	$2,212
Southwest Waterfront	$2,202
Columbia Heights Dc Washington	$2,188
Fort Lincoln	$2,163
Chevy Chase	$2,154
Good Hope	$2,146
Edgewood	$2,130
Trinidad	$2,072
Carver - Langston	$1,934
Fort Totten	$1,931
Brightwood	$1,925
Pleasant Hill	$1,892
Langdon	$1,838
Mount Pleasant	$1,810
Buena Vista	$1,741
Petworth	$1,712
Hillbrook	$1,571
Marshall Heights	$1,563
Shipley Terrace	$1,534
Washington Highlands	$1,521
Fairlawn	$1,517
Fort Dupont	$1,488
Congress Heights	$1,463
Bellevue	$1,393
Randle Highlands	$1,375
Mayfair	$1,337

Washington | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Dupont Circle is 13% higher than in 16th Street Heights

$2,506

Dupont Circle rent is the same as Washington average

Average Rent $2,506

$2,226

16th Street Heights rent is 11% lower than Washington average

Average Rent $2,226

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Dupont Circle apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.