What is the average apartment size in Forest Hills, Washington, DC?

The average size for a Forest Hills, Washington, DC apartment is 827 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 Forest Hills?

As of Jul / 2026, the average rent in Forest Hills is $2,382 per month, a 1.61% decrease from last years average of $2,421.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Forest Hills?

In Forest Hills, studios rent for $1,776 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,151 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $3,065 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Forest Hills?

The typical apartment in Forest Hills offers about 827 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Forest Hills?

Studio apartments in Forest Hills average 626 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 749 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,066 sq. ft.

Forest Hills, Washington, DC Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Forest Hills?

The typical rent budget in Forest Hills ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 38% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Forest Hills?

In Forest Hills, 64% of households rent while 36% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: September 01, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Forest Hills is $2,382, a 1.61% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,421.

Studio Apartments at $1,776 offer the most budget-friendly option with 626 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 749 square feet for $2,151, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-bedroom units at $3,065 offer 1,066 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Forest Hills, Washington, DC

Last updated: September 01, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,382	827 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,776	626 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,151	749 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$3,065	1,066 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Forest Hills, Washington, DC rent trends

Rental prices in Forest Hills, Washington, DC have decreased by 1.61% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,421 to $2,382.

What's the typical rent budget in Forest Hills, Washington, DC?

The largest share of rentals in Forest Hills, Washington, DC (38%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Forest Hills, Washington, DC?

3,311 or 64% of the households in Forest Hills, Washington, DC are renter-occupied while 1,898 or 36% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Forest Hills?

Skyland $1,209/month

Mayfair $1,292/month

Bellevue $1,375/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $2,447/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Forest Hills?

Woodley Park $3,035/month

Penn Quarter $3,398/month

West End Washington $3,932/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	$3,932
Penn Quarter	$3,398
Woodley Park	$3,035
Capitol Hill	$3,003
McLean Gardens	$2,911
Gallaudet	$2,890
U Street Washington	$2,849
Mount Vernon Square	$2,835
Waterfront Washington	$2,829
Mt Vernon Triangle Washington	$2,776
Navy Yard	$2,759
Shaw	$2,736
Howard University	$2,662
Judiciary Square	$2,655
Downtown Washington	$2,628
H Street Washington	$2,592
North Capitol Street	$2,584
Near Northeast	$2,583
Foggy Bottom	$2,578
Kalorama Heights	$2,555
Adams Morgan	$2,541
Logan Circle	$2,504
Dupont Circle	$2,491
Eckington	$2,455
Forest Hills	$2,382
Cleveland Park	$2,327
Barney Circle	$2,275
Glover Park	$2,241
Takoma Dc Washington	$2,239
Georgetown	$2,233
Queens Chapel	$2,232
Southwest Waterfront	$2,215
Cathedral Heights	$2,182
North Cleveland Park	$2,177
Fort Lincoln	$2,168
Columbia Heights Dc Washington	$2,162
16th Street Heights	$2,152
Good Hope	$2,146
Brookland	$2,125
Le Droit Park	$2,109
Edgewood	$2,107
Trinidad	$2,059
Chevy Chase	$2,003
Carver - Langston	$1,936
Fort Totten	$1,875
Brightwood	$1,856
Buena Vista	$1,804
Pleasant Hill	$1,801
Langdon	$1,795
Mount Pleasant	$1,787
Petworth	$1,740
Shipley Terrace	$1,621
Hillbrook	$1,571
Washington Highlands	$1,500
Fort Dupont	$1,486
Congress Heights	$1,469
Fairlawn	$1,414
Randle Highlands	$1,379
Marshall Heights	$1,377
Bellevue	$1,375
Mayfair	$1,292
Skyland	$1,209

Washington | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Forest Hills is 11% higher than in 16th Street Heights

$2,382

Forest Hills rent is the same as Washington average

Average Rent $2,382

$2,152

16th Street Heights rent is 10% lower than Washington average

Average Rent $2,152

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 Forest Hills 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.