What is the average apartment size in Navy Yard, Washington, DC?

The average size for a Navy Yard, Washington, DC apartment is 792 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 Navy Yard?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Navy Yard is $2,907 per month, a 0.3% increase from last year’s average of $2,898.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Navy Yard?

In Navy Yard, studios rent for $2,118 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,575 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $3,849 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $5,600 per month

What is the average apartment size in Navy Yard?

The typical apartment in Navy Yard offers about 792 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Navy Yard?

Studio apartments in Navy Yard average 505 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 714 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,056 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,385 sq. ft.

Navy Yard, Washington, DC Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Navy Yard?

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

Q: Do most people rent or own in Navy Yard?

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

Last updated: October 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Navy Yard is $2,907, a 0.3% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,898.

Studio Apartments at $2,118 offer the most budget-friendly option with 505 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 714 square feet for $2,575, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $3,849 offer 1,056 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,385 sq ft) for $5,600, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Navy Yard, Washington, DC

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,907	792 sq. ft.
Studio	$2,118	505 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,575	714 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$3,849	1,056 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$5,600	1,385 sq. ft.

Navy Yard, Washington, DC rent trends

Rental prices in Navy Yard, Washington, DC have increased by 0.3% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,898 to $2,907.

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

The largest share of rentals in Navy Yard, 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 Navy Yard, Washington, DC?

11,592 or 62% of the households in Navy Yard, Washington, DC are renter-occupied while 7,243 or 38% are owner-occupied.

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Most affordable neighborhoods in Navy Yard?

Skyland $1,299/month

Mayfair $1,328/month

Fairlawn $1,329/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $2,529/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Navy Yard?

Capitol Hill $3,096/month

Penn Quarter $3,756/month

West End Washington $3,885/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	$3,885
Penn Quarter	$3,756
Capitol Hill	$3,096
McLean Gardens	$3,036
Woodley Park	$3,021
U Street Washington	$2,985
Shaw	$2,966
Gallaudet	$2,960
Waterfront Washington	$2,951
Navy Yard	$2,907
Mt Vernon Triangle Washington	$2,894
Judiciary Square	$2,865
H Street Washington	$2,780
Near Northeast	$2,734
Howard University	$2,731
Downtown Washington	$2,637
Foggy Bottom	$2,636
Logan Circle	$2,622
North Capitol Street	$2,617
Mount Vernon Square	$2,613
Adams Morgan	$2,611
Eckington	$2,597
Dupont Circle	$2,554
Kalorama Heights	$2,454
Forest Hills	$2,416
Georgetown	$2,399
Takoma Dc Washington	$2,361
Le Droit Park	$2,338
Cleveland Park	$2,332
Barney Circle	$2,309
Brookland	$2,296
16th Street Heights	$2,248
Cathedral Heights	$2,246
Columbia Heights Dc Washington	$2,237
Glover Park	$2,219
North Cleveland Park	$2,216
Queens Chapel	$2,201
Southwest Waterfront	$2,193
Fort Lincoln	$2,175
Chevy Chase	$2,165
Good Hope	$2,114
Edgewood	$2,085
Pleasant Hill	$2,040
Trinidad	$2,033
Carver - Langston	$1,955
Brightwood	$1,927
Fort Totten	$1,925
Mount Pleasant	$1,849
Langdon	$1,835
Petworth	$1,812
Buena Vista	$1,713
Marshall Heights	$1,596
Hillbrook	$1,571
Washington Highlands	$1,527
Shipley Terrace	$1,526
Fort Dupont	$1,492
Congress Heights	$1,469
Bellevue	$1,404
Randle Highlands	$1,352
Fairlawn	$1,329
Mayfair	$1,328
Skyland	$1,299

Washington | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Navy Yard is 29% higher than in 16th Street Heights

$2,907

Navy Yard rent is the same as Washington average

Average Rent $2,907

$2,248

16th Street Heights rent is 23% lower than Washington average

Average Rent $2,248

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 Navy Yard 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.