{"id":145793,"date":"2026-02-04T01:49:13","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T09:49:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/?p=145793"},"modified":"2026-04-21T01:10:21","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T08:10:21","slug":"new-apartments-in-washington-dc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/local-resources\/new-apartments-in-washington-dc\/","title":{"rendered":"Where Washington, D.C.&#8217;s new apartments are being built"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Over the last decade, developers have completed nearly 56,000 new apartments across Washington, D.C., offering renters <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/\">modern living options<\/a> with efficient access to Metro lines, federal employment, and urban amenities. Understanding <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/rental-market\/market-snapshots\/new-apartment-construction\/\">where construction has been concentrated<\/a> can help apartment hunters find the best combination of location, value, and lifestyle fit.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Which <a href=\"https:\/\/dc.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Washington, D.C.<\/a> neighborhoods added the most apartments?<\/p>\n<p><noscript><br data-mce-bogus=\"1\"><\/noscript><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/datawrapper.dwcdn.net\/vVJFl\/full.png\" alt=\"Top 5 Zipcodes for New Apartments in Portland, OR (Table)\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #edf1f5; padding: 20px; border-radius: 5px;\">\n<p><strong>Here\u2019s where construction focused in the last decade:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Zip code 20002<\/strong> added 14,878 new apartments \u2014 the most in the metro area.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Zip code 20003<\/strong> gained 11,327 new rentals.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Zip code 20024<\/strong> welcomed 7,301 new apartments.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Zip code 20001<\/strong> added 6,679 new rentals.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Zip code 20009<\/strong> built 2,869 new apartments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/washington-dc\/\">Living in Washington, D.C.<\/a>, offers a balance between the energy of the nation\u2019s capital and the walkability of its historic neighborhoods, with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/cost-of-living-calculator\/us\/dc\/washington\/\" rel=\"\">cost of living here<\/a> being about the same as the state average and roughly 39 percent higher than the national average.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">To help renters navigate this expanding market, we\u2019ve identified the areas where new apartment development is most concentrated.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_&amp;]:clear-end font-sans visRefresh2026AnswerSerif:font-editorial font-semimedium visRefresh2026Fonts:font-bold text-base first:mt-0\">14,878 new apartments put zip code 20002 at the top of Washington, D.C.\u2019s construction list<\/h2>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/20002-dc\/\">Zip code 20002<\/a> added 14,878 new apartments, making it Washington, D.C.\u2019s most active area for new residential development. The zip code covers the H Street Corridor and NoMa, including areas near Union Station and Gallaudet University. Transit options include the Red Line Metro, Amtrak, MARC commuter rail, and the DC Streetcar.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!4v1770196381339!6m8!1m7!1sqT1qHgI-9-CouRSeeX4cHA!2m2!1d38.90464826868959!2d-76.98151143008485!3f248.0484269433788!4f1.3763560805101207!5f0.7820865974627469\" width=\"960\" height=\"400\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Major employers include the U.S. Capitol and congressional offices, federal agencies, Gallaudet University, and Georgetown University Hospital, with downtown reachable in about 10\u201320 minutes. Residents enjoy a mix of historic rowhouses and contemporary glass towers near Union Market.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_&amp;]:clear-end font-sans visRefresh2026AnswerSerif:font-editorial font-semimedium visRefresh2026Fonts:font-bold text-base first:mt-0\">Zip code 20003 added 11,327 new apartments<\/h2>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/20003-dc\/\">Zip code 20003<\/a> gained 11,327 new apartments, reflecting continued residential growth in the historic Capitol Hill neighborhood. The zip code sits east of the U.S. Capitol and includes the Eastern Market and Barracks Row commercial districts. The area is served by the Eastern Market and Stadium\u2013Armory Metro stations (Orange, Blue, and Silver Lines), along with several bus routes.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!4v1770196675074!6m8!1m7!1sK7y4ouui584QEsjobEdhuA!2m2!1d38.88313152314569!2d-76.99023517790637!3f310.52131555770507!4f7.203127450391534!5f0.7820865974627469\" width=\"960\" height=\"400\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Center City employment hubs are typically 10\u201320 minutes away by subway, while nearby job centers include the Library of Congress, Folger Shakespeare Library, Supreme Court, and the Washington Navy Yard.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_&amp;]:clear-end font-sans visRefresh2026AnswerSerif:font-editorial font-semimedium visRefresh2026Fonts:font-bold text-base first:mt-0\">7,301 new apartments expand housing options in zip code 20024<\/h2>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/20024-dc\/\">Zip code 20024<\/a> added 7,301 new apartments, increasing rental options in the revitalized Southwest Waterfront. The zip code stretches along the Washington Channel, offering access to The Wharf mixed-use destination and its mile-long promenade. Transit access includes the Waterfront Metro station (Green Line), L\u2019Enfant Plaza station, and water taxi service to Georgetown and Alexandria.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!4v1770196759537!6m8!1m7!1sPjec0GCp3ZerfEsVYsYxzA!2m2!1d38.87562511173357!2d-77.01142592134738!3f224.31159911246974!4f0.8461927326714829!5f0.7820865974627469\" width=\"960\" height=\"400\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Center City jobs are about 10\u201315 minutes away, while federal employers \u2014 including the Department of Transportation, FAA, EPA, and Department of Agriculture \u2014 are reachable in roughly 10\u201315 minutes.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_&amp;]:clear-end font-sans visRefresh2026AnswerSerif:font-editorial font-semimedium visRefresh2026Fonts:font-bold text-base first:mt-0\">Zip code 20001 delivers 6,679 new apartments<\/h2>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/20001-dc\/\">Zip code 20001<\/a> added 6,679 new apartments across 33 developments, placing renters in the heart of the Shaw and U Street corridors. The zip code includes portions of Mount Vernon Square and sits within walking distance of many of the city\u2019s historic cultural and entertainment destinations.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!4v1770196909046!6m8!1m7!1sEHtf1wGWwiwjuICFowjoVQ!2m2!1d38.90891329985384!2d-77.02499527699763!3f280.1047283390528!4f3.8297140685036197!5f0.4000000000000002\" width=\"960\" height=\"400\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">The area benefits from access to the Green, Yellow, and Red Metro lines at multiple stations, including Gallery Place\u2013Chinatown. Center City\u2019s employment base includes the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Howard University, federal agencies, and numerous hospitality businesses, allowing many residents to walk to work.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_&amp;]:clear-end font-sans visRefresh2026AnswerSerif:font-editorial font-semimedium visRefresh2026Fonts:font-bold text-base first:mt-0\">2,869 new apartments grow zip code 20009\u2019s inventory<\/h2>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/20009-dc\/\">Zip code 20009<\/a> added 2,869 new apartments, reinforcing its position as one of D.C.\u2019s most diverse residential zip codes. The area surrounds Adams Morgan and Columbia Heights, sitting between the 16th Street corridor and the National Zoo. Residents rely on the Columbia Heights, Woodley Park\u2013Zoo, and U Street Metro stations, as well as extensive bus service along 14th and 16th Streets.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!4v1770197067328!6m8!1m7!1sPhj5-IYBDUqT2WVhTxEPfg!2m2!1d38.91261921622334!2d-77.03260857036781!3f223.73920972852451!4f10.240240446302337!5f0.7820865974627469\" width=\"960\" height=\"400\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Employment opportunities surround the zip code, with concentrations of nonprofit organizations, Howard University, and healthcare systems, while downtown federal employers remain accessible within 15\u201320 minutes.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center; margin: 0 0 16px; font-family: system-ui,-apple-system,Segoe UI,Roboto,Arial,sans-serif;\">Top 5 zip codes for new apartments in Washington, DC<\/h2>\n<div style=\"max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto;\">\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: separate; border-spacing: 0; font-family: system-ui,-apple-system,Segoe UI,Roboto,Arial,sans-serif;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align: left; font-weight: bold; padding: 4px 14px; border-bottom: 2px solid #e5e7eb; font-size: 14px;\">Zip code<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: left; font-weight: bold; padding: 4px 14px; border-bottom: 2px solid #e5e7eb; font-size: 14px;\">New apartments<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 4px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb; font-size: 15px;\">20002<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 4px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb;\">\n<div style=\"position: relative; height: 24px; background: #eaf3f4; border-radius: 4px; overflow: hidden;\">\n<div style=\"position: absolute; inset: 0 auto 0 0; width: 100.0%; background: #4ABBC8; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: flex-end; padding-right: 18px; font-weight: bold; color: #fff; font-size: 13px;\">14,878<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 4px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb; font-size: 15px;\">20002<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 4px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb;\">\n<div style=\"position: relative; height: 24px; background: #eaf3f4; border-radius: 4px; overflow: hidden;\">\n<div style=\"position: absolute; inset: 0 auto 0 0; width: 100.0%; background: #4ABBC8; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: flex-end; padding-right: 18px; font-weight: bold; color: #fff; font-size: 13px;\">14,878<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 4px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb; font-size: 15px;\">20003<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 4px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb;\">\n<div style=\"position: relative; height: 24px; background: #eaf3f4; border-radius: 4px; overflow: hidden;\">\n<div style=\"position: absolute; inset: 0 auto 0 0; width: 76.1%; background: #4ABBC8; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: flex-end; padding-right: 18px; font-weight: bold; color: #fff; font-size: 13px;\">11,327<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 4px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb; font-size: 15px;\">20003<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 4px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb;\">\n<div style=\"position: relative; height: 24px; background: #eaf3f4; border-radius: 4px; overflow: hidden;\">\n<div style=\"position: absolute; inset: 0 auto 0 0; width: 76.1%; background: #4ABBC8; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: flex-end; padding-right: 18px; font-weight: bold; color: #fff; font-size: 13px;\">11,327<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 4px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb; font-size: 15px;\">20024<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 4px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb;\">\n<div style=\"position: relative; height: 24px; background: #eaf3f4; border-radius: 4px; overflow: hidden;\">\n<div style=\"position: absolute; inset: 0 auto 0 0; width: 49.1%; background: #4ABBC8; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: flex-end; padding-right: 18px; font-weight: bold; color: #fff; font-size: 13px;\">7,301<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"max-width: 900px; margin: 8px auto 0; font-size: 14px; color: #475569;\">* Total new apartments completed between 2015 and 2025.<\/p>\n<p style=\"max-width: 900px; margin: 4px auto 24px; font-size: 14px; color: #475569;\">Source:<br \/>\n<a style=\"color: inherit; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RentCafe.com analysis of Yardi data as of July 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Washington, D.C., is seeing apartment construction expand into new and emerging neighborhoods. Development is <a href=\"https:\/\/mayor.dc.gov\/release\/mayor-bowser-cut-ribbon-phase-1-stacks-buzzard-point%E2%80%99s-transformative-waterfront\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">concentrating around Buzzard Point<\/a> near Audi Field and along the revitalizing Anacostia waterfront, where <a href=\"https:\/\/buzzardptdc.com\/current-projects\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the city continues to invest<\/a> east of the river. Infill projects are also appearing in established areas where zoning allows higher residential density.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Downtown is drawing renewed interest as office buildings convert to housing, reflecting shifts in work patterns and space use. The long-anticipated Purple Line will eventually encourage new projects along its Maryland route, though construction delays have slowed progress. Overall, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.axios.com\/local\/washington-dc\/2025\/05\/09\/bridge-district-opens-southeast-dc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">new housing growth<\/a> is gradually reshaping both central and outer parts of the metro area.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #edf1f5; padding: 20px; border-radius: 5px;\">\n<h2 class=\"mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_&amp;]:clear-end font-sans visRefresh2026AnswerSerif:font-editorial font-semimedium visRefresh2026Fonts:font-bold text-base first:mt-0\">FAQ: Renting in Washington, D.C.\u2019s fastest-growing zip codes<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Q:\u00a0How many new apartments have been built across these top Washington, D.C., zip codes in total?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A:\u00a0A total of <strong>55,993 new apartments<\/strong> have been completed across Washington, D.C., over the last ten years.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q:\u00a0Which zip codes have the most new apartments in Washington, D.C., and how many were built in each?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A:\u00a0Zip code 20002 leads the metro with 14,878 new apartments, followed by 20003 with 11,327 new apartments, 20024 with 7,301 new apartments, 20001 with 6,679 new apartments, and 20009 with 2,869 new apartments.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q:\u00a0How accessible are Washington, D.C.\u2019s high-supply neighborhoods by public transportation?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A:\u00a0Most high-supply neighborhoods have excellent transit access, with service from the Red, Orange, Blue, Silver, Green, and Yellow Metro lines, as well as the DC Streetcar and buses, allowing quick connections to downtown and Capitol Hill.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q:\u00a0Which major employers are within commuting distance of Washington, D.C.\u2019s top construction areas?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A:\u00a0Employers include the U.S. Capitol and congressional offices, major healthcare systems, federal agencies like the DOT and FAA, Howard University, Gallaudet University, and various nonprofit organizations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q:\u00a0How does the cost of living in Washington, D.C., compare to the average for the United States?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A: The cost of living in Washington, DC is\u00a0<span class=\"coli-compare-header-value\"><span class=\"value \">same<\/span><\/span>\u00a0as the state average and\u00a0<span class=\"coli-compare-header-value\"><span class=\"value-higher percentage\">39%\u00a0higher<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>than the national average.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Methodology<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/\"><em>RentCafe.com<\/em><\/a><em>\u00a0is a nationwide apartment search website that enables renters to easily find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>This study uses data from 2015\u20132025, with the \u2018past decade\u2019 referring to this period.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Over the last decade, developers have completed nearly 56,000 new apartments across Washington, D.C., offering renters modern living options with efficient access to Metro lines, federal employment, and urban amenities. 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