What is the average apartment size in Georgetown, Washington, DC?

The average size for a Georgetown, Washington, DC apartment is 564 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 Georgetown?

As of May / 2026, the average rent in Georgetown is $2,341 per month, a 2.03% decrease from last years average of $2,390.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Georgetown?

In Georgetown, studios rent for $1,876 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,458 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Georgetown?

The typical apartment in Georgetown offers about 564 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Georgetown?

Studio apartments in Georgetown average 410 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 580 sq. ft.

Georgetown, Washington, DC Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Georgetown?

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

Q: Do most people rent or own in Georgetown?

In Georgetown, 44% of households rent while 56% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: July 02, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Georgetown is $2,341, a 2.03% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,390.

Studio Apartments at $1,876 offer the most budget-friendly option with 410 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 580 square feet for $2,458, balancing privacy and affordability.

Average rent in Georgetown, Washington, DC

Last updated: July 02, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,341	564 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,876	410 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,458	580 sq. ft.
2 Beds	n/a	n/a
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Georgetown, Washington, DC rent trends

Rental prices in Georgetown, Washington, DC have decreased by 2.03% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,390 to $2,341.

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

The largest share of rentals in Georgetown, 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 Georgetown, Washington, DC?

1,362 or 44% of the households in Georgetown, Washington, DC are renter-occupied while 1,750 or 56% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Georgetown?

Mayfair $1,324/month

Randle Highlands $1,343/month

Fairlawn $1,391/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $2,470/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Georgetown?

Capitol Hill $3,073/month

Penn Quarter $3,528/month

West End Washington $3,981/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	$3,981
Penn Quarter	$3,528
Capitol Hill	$3,073
Woodley Park	$3,042
McLean Gardens	$2,929
Gallaudet	$2,877
Waterfront Washington	$2,871
U Street Washington	$2,868
Mt Vernon Triangle Washington	$2,826
Navy Yard	$2,796
Mount Vernon Square	$2,775
Shaw	$2,757
Judiciary Square	$2,724
H Street Washington	$2,658
Foggy Bottom	$2,624
Howard University	$2,603
North Capitol Street	$2,596
Near Northeast	$2,594
Downtown Washington	$2,586
Adams Morgan	$2,573
Dupont Circle	$2,511
Logan Circle	$2,496
Eckington	$2,462
Kalorama Heights	$2,437
Forest Hills	$2,349
Georgetown	$2,341
Cleveland Park	$2,300
Takoma Dc Washington	$2,287
Barney Circle	$2,282
Glover Park	$2,251
Cathedral Heights	$2,250
Southwest Waterfront	$2,221
Queens Chapel	$2,176
Columbia Heights Dc Washington	$2,174
Brookland	$2,168
Le Droit Park	$2,156
Good Hope	$2,151
Fort Lincoln	$2,143
North Cleveland Park	$2,137
16th Street Heights	$2,125
Edgewood	$2,091
Trinidad	$2,090
Chevy Chase	$2,034
Fort Totten	$1,933
Carver - Langston	$1,910
Brightwood	$1,884
Pleasant Hill	$1,837
Buena Vista	$1,829
Langdon	$1,820
Mount Pleasant	$1,779
Petworth	$1,681
Shipley Terrace	$1,614
Hillbrook	$1,571
Marshall Heights	$1,509
Washington Highlands	$1,489
Fort Dupont	$1,486
Congress Heights	$1,485
Bellevue	$1,402
Fairlawn	$1,391
Randle Highlands	$1,343
Mayfair	$1,324

Washington | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Georgetown is 10% higher than in 16th Street Heights

$2,341

Georgetown rent is the same as Washington average

Average Rent $2,341

$2,125

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

Average Rent $2,125

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 Georgetown 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.