What is the average apartment size in Washington?

The average size for a Washington, NC apartment is 1,113 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 Washington?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Washington is $992 per month, a 5.97% decrease from last year’s average of $1,055.

What is the average apartment size in Washington?

The typical apartment in Washington offers about 1,113 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Washington, NC Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Washington ranges from to per month, with 51% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Washington?

In Washington, 49% of households rent while 51% 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 Washington is $992, a 5.97% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,055.

Two-beedroom units at $949 offer 991 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,231 sq ft) for $1,025, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Washington, NC

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$992	1,113 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	n/a	n/a
2 Beds	$949	991 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,025	1,231 sq. ft.

Washington, NC rent trends

Rental prices in Washington, NC have decreased by 5.97% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,055 to $992.

What's the typical rent budget in Washington, NC?

The largest share of rentals in Washington, NC (51%) fall between - per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Washington, NC?

2,301 or 49% of the households in Washington, NC are renter-occupied while 2,380 or 51% are owner-occupied.

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How Washington Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Washington	$992
Charlotte	$1,653
Raleigh	$1,591
Fayetteville	$1,276
Winston - Salem	$1,293
Durham	$1,555
Greensboro	$1,320
Cary	$1,664
Concord	$1,535
Wilmington	$1,629
Asheville	$1,716
Greenville	$1,384
Kinston, NC	$922
New Bern, NC	$1,395
Tarboro, NC	$964

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 Washington 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.