What is the average apartment size in Fort Totten, Washington, DC?

The average size for a Fort Totten, Washington, DC apartment is 706 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 Fort Totten?

As of Mar / 2026, the average rent in Fort Totten is $1,935 per month, a 2.09% increase from last years average of $1,896.

What is the average apartment size in Fort Totten?

The typical apartment in Fort Totten offers about 706 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Fort Totten, Washington, DC Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Fort Totten?

The typical rent budget in Fort Totten ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 60% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Fort Totten?

In Fort Totten, 45% of households rent while 55% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 27, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Fort Totten is $1,935, a 2.09% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,896.

One-bedroom apartments provide 617 square feet for $1,688, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,166 offer 790 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Fort Totten, Washington, DC

Last updated: April 27, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,935	706 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,688	617 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,166	790 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Fort Totten, Washington, DC rent trends

Rental prices in Fort Totten, Washington, DC have increased by 2.09% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,896 to $1,935.

What's the typical rent budget in Fort Totten, Washington, DC?

The largest share of rentals in Fort Totten, Washington, DC (60%) 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 Fort Totten, Washington, DC?

774 or 45% of the households in Fort Totten, Washington, DC are renter-occupied while 929 or 55% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Fort Totten?

Randle Highlands $1,329/month

Bellevue $1,407/month

Mayfair $1,447/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $2,457/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Fort Totten?

Capitol Hill $3,050/month

Penn Quarter $3,545/month

West End Washington $3,958/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	$3,958
Penn Quarter	$3,545
Capitol Hill	$3,050
McLean Gardens	$2,906
Waterfront Washington	$2,897
U Street Washington	$2,885
Woodley Park	$2,866
Gallaudet	$2,844
Mt Vernon Triangle Washington	$2,811
Navy Yard	$2,787
Shaw	$2,785
Mount Vernon Square	$2,776
Judiciary Square	$2,726
North Capitol Street	$2,674
H Street Washington	$2,642
Near Northeast	$2,612
Foggy Bottom	$2,609
Downtown Washington	$2,604
Adams Morgan	$2,586
Howard University	$2,576
Logan Circle	$2,503
Dupont Circle	$2,498
Eckington	$2,443
Kalorama Heights	$2,399
Forest Hills	$2,345
Cleveland Park	$2,342
Georgetown	$2,330
Takoma Dc Washington	$2,299
Barney Circle	$2,261
Queens Chapel	$2,248
Cathedral Heights	$2,235
Glover Park	$2,224
Columbia Heights Dc Washington	$2,198
Brookland	$2,178
Le Droit Park	$2,166
Southwest Waterfront	$2,163
Good Hope	$2,154
Fort Lincoln	$2,154
North Cleveland Park	$2,128
16th Street Heights	$2,112
Chevy Chase	$2,077
Trinidad	$2,061
Edgewood	$2,056
Fort Totten	$1,935
Carver - Langston	$1,932
Brightwood	$1,907
Langdon	$1,853
Pleasant Hill	$1,849
Buena Vista	$1,832
Mount Pleasant	$1,812
Petworth	$1,689
Shipley Terrace	$1,615
Hillbrook	$1,571
Marshall Heights	$1,557
Washington Highlands	$1,517
Congress Heights	$1,487
Fort Dupont	$1,477
Fairlawn	$1,454
Mayfair	$1,447
Bellevue	$1,407
Randle Highlands	$1,329

Washington | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Fort Totten is 8% lower than in 16th Street Heights

$1,935

Fort Totten rent is the same as Washington average

Average Rent $1,935

$2,112

16th Street Heights rent is 9% higher than Washington average

Average Rent $2,112

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 Fort Totten 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.