What is the average apartment size in Pleasant Hill, Washington, DC?

The average size for a Pleasant Hill, Washington, DC apartment is 814 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 Pleasant Hill?

As of Jun / 2026, the average rent in Pleasant Hill is $1,795 per month, a 8.87% decrease from last years average of $1,969.

What is the average apartment size in Pleasant Hill?

The typical apartment in Pleasant Hill offers about 814 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Pleasant Hill, Washington, DC Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Pleasant Hill?

The typical rent budget in Pleasant Hill ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 48% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Pleasant Hill?

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

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

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Pleasant Hill is $1,795, a 8.87% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,969.

One-bedroom apartments provide 675 square feet for $1,583, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-bedroom units at $2,027 offer 966 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Pleasant Hill, Washington, DC

Last updated: August 02, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,795	814 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,583	675 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,027	966 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Pleasant Hill, Washington, DC rent trends

Rental prices in Pleasant Hill, Washington, DC have decreased by 8.87% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,969 to $1,795.

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

The largest share of rentals in Pleasant Hill, Washington, DC (48%) 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 Pleasant Hill, Washington, DC?

279 or 44% of the households in Pleasant Hill, Washington, DC are renter-occupied while 361 or 56% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Pleasant Hill?

Mayfair $1,305/month

Bellevue $1,381/month

Randle Highlands $1,381/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $2,446/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Pleasant Hill?

Capitol Hill $3,015/month

Penn Quarter $3,409/month

West End Washington $3,947/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	$3,947
Penn Quarter	$3,409
Capitol Hill	$3,015
Woodley Park	$3,005
McLean Gardens	$2,923
Gallaudet	$2,878
U Street Washington	$2,843
Waterfront Washington	$2,832
Mt Vernon Triangle Washington	$2,779
Mount Vernon Square	$2,775
Navy Yard	$2,768
Shaw	$2,733
Judiciary Square	$2,666
Downtown Washington	$2,647
Howard University	$2,619
H Street Washington	$2,594
Foggy Bottom	$2,583
Near Northeast	$2,581
North Capitol Street	$2,581
Kalorama Heights	$2,557
Adams Morgan	$2,551
Logan Circle	$2,500
Dupont Circle	$2,471
Eckington	$2,470
Forest Hills	$2,358
Cleveland Park	$2,303
Barney Circle	$2,266
Takoma Dc Washington	$2,254
Queens Chapel	$2,248
Glover Park	$2,242
Georgetown	$2,241
Southwest Waterfront	$2,231
Cathedral Heights	$2,203
North Cleveland Park	$2,172
Columbia Heights Dc Washington	$2,170
16th Street Heights	$2,163
Fort Lincoln	$2,149
Brookland	$2,129
Good Hope	$2,128
Le Droit Park	$2,113
Edgewood	$2,103
Trinidad	$2,028
Chevy Chase	$1,974
Carver - Langston	$1,952
Fort Totten	$1,875
Brightwood	$1,830
Mount Pleasant	$1,811
Langdon	$1,805
Pleasant Hill	$1,795
Buena Vista	$1,776
Petworth	$1,743
Shipley Terrace	$1,596
Hillbrook	$1,571
Fort Dupont	$1,494
Washington Highlands	$1,488
Congress Heights	$1,471
Fairlawn	$1,402
Marshall Heights	$1,390
Randle Highlands	$1,381
Bellevue	$1,381
Mayfair	$1,305

Washington | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Pleasant Hill is 17% lower than in 16th Street Heights

$1,795

Pleasant Hill rent is the same as Washington average

Average Rent $1,795

$2,163

16th Street Heights rent is 21% higher than Washington average

Average Rent $2,163

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 Pleasant Hill 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.