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 May / 2026, the average rent in Navy Yard is $2,796 per month, a 4.87% decrease from last years average of $2,940.

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

In Navy Yard, studios rent for $2,008 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,495 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $3,690 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $5,803 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 504 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 715 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,063 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,383 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 31% of rentals in this range.

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

In Navy Yard, 63% of households rent while 37% 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 Navy Yard is $2,796, a 4.87% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,940.

Studio Apartments at $2,008 offer the most budget-friendly option with 504 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 715 square feet for $2,495, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $3,690 offer 1,063 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,383 sq ft) for $5,803, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Navy Yard, Washington, DC

Last updated: July 02, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,796	792 sq. ft.
Studio	$2,008	504 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,495	715 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$3,690	1,063 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$5,803	1,383 sq. ft.

Navy Yard, Washington, DC rent trends

Rental prices in Navy Yard, Washington, DC have decreased by 4.87% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,940 to $2,796.

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

The largest share of rentals in Navy Yard, Washington, DC (31%) 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?

3,719 or 63% of the households in Navy Yard, Washington, DC are renter-occupied while 2,183 or 37% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Navy Yard?

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 Navy Yard?

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 Navy Yard is 32% higher than in 16th Street Heights

$2,796

Navy Yard rent is the same as Washington average

Average Rent $2,796

$2,125

16th Street Heights rent is 24% 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 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.