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    a bedroom with a bed and a dresser and three windows a large brick building on the corner of a street
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    3701 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016
    11 Units available
    STUDIO $1,787+
    1 BED $1,899+
    2 BEDS $2,799
    a bedroom with a bed and a dresser and three windows a large brick building on the corner of a street the facade of the marshall building at night a lobby with a table and chairs and a large chandelier
    Property reviews
    5/5 Carissa on Oct 22, 2024

    The apartment has a great view and it has a great living exprience and nice rooms and nice people

    5/5 Pat R. on Dec 29, 2023

    Very beautiful as soon as you walk in the door. Apts are big with high ceilings 24 hours gym n laundry. Staff is great

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    1513 Fort Davis Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20020
    3 BEDS $2,650
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    24 Seaton Place Northeast, Washington, DC 20002
    4 BEDS $5,600
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    1349 Ingraham St NW, Washington, DC 20011
    3 BEDS $4,750
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    802 Malcolm X Avenue Southeast, Washington, DC 20032
    4 BEDS $2,500
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    3701 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016
    STUDIO $1,787+
    1 BED $1,899+
    2 BEDS $2,799
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  • 116 North Carolina Ave SE #404, Washington, DC 20003
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    3801 W Street SE, Washington, DC 20020
    2 BEDS $1,900
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    1513 Fort Davis Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20020

  • 116 North Carolina Ave SE #404, Washington, DC 20003
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    1513 Fort Davis Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20020

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  • 116 North Carolina Ave SE #404, Washington, DC 20003
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    1418 Juniper Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20012
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    116 North Carolina Ave SE #404, Washington, DC 20003
    1 BED $2,000
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    20 R St NE, Washington, DC 20002
    4 BEDS $4,564
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    #102, Washington, DC 20003
    1 BED $2,400
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    4933 Sheriff Road Northeast, Washington, DC 20019
    1 BED $1,600
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    1418 Juniper Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20012
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    701 56Th Place Northeast, Washington, DC 20019
    3 BEDS $2,900
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    Unit 1, Washington, DC 20001
    1 BED $2,590
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    1316 Dexter Terrace Southeast, Washington, DC 20020
    2 BEDS $1,500
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Average rent in Washington, DC

$2,485/mo Washington, DC average rental price, November 2024
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The average monthly rent of apartments in Washington, DC is $2,485.

Washington, DC apartment rent ranges

About 24% of apartment rents in Washington, DC range between $1,501-$2,000. Meanwhile, apartments priced over > $2,000 represent 67% of apartments. Around 8% of Washington’s apartments are in the $1,001-$1,500 price range. 1% of apartments are priced between $701-$1,000.

Washington, DC rent trends

Check out the average rent prices in Washington by neighborhood.

Compared to the national average rent of $1,748, the average rent in Washington, DC is $2,485.

Getting around in Washington, DC

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Walker's Paradise
75 /100
Excellent Transit
87 /100
Very Bikeable
Walk Score®: 91, Transit Score®: 75, Bike Score®: 87

Frequently asked questions

How much is the rent for a house in Washington, DC?

The price range of a house for rent is between $1,787 and $2,999. Find house for rent in Washington, DC.

How many houses are available in Washington, DC on RentCafe?

There are 10 house rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Washington, DC were last updated on 15 Jan 2025.

What is the average size of a rental house in Washington, DC?

The average Washington, DC rental house size is 1,148 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a house in Washington, DC?

Renting a house in Washington, DC comes with more space, both indoor and outdoor.

What are the downsides of renting a house apartment in Washington, DC?

Houses for rent in Washington, DC are usually located in non-central areas. You might be interested in studio apartments, 1 bedroom apartments, 2 bedroom apartments or 3 bedroom apartments, or browse all RentCafe apartments for rent in Washington, DC.

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Do you want a house with a backyard, a grill area, that offers you privacy and enough space for your family? RentCafe offers you the possibility to look for a house for rent near you, to find the one that best suits your family. Browsing through our listings, you can filter by size, price, pet policy, check out the location, to find the best house in your area. Whether you are looking to move to a particular neighborhood, or a specific ZIP code, may it be for its safety, beautiful buildings, or quiet atmosphere, you can find the rental house that your whole family will enjoy.

Your next home is out there, whether you are looking for a house for rent near you or anywhere in the U.S. Easily browse houses for rent with availability updated daily, and let's find the one that is perfect for you!

Renting a house in Washington, DC

Some people just don’t buy into the American dream of owning your own house and sacrificing flexibility. Also, a 30-year mortgage is not the most pleasant thought to wake up with every morning. We understand. But what if you need some extra storage space? What if you like a backyard where you could throw BBQ parties and the kids could play in a safe environment? Luckily, you can forget the dreaded mortgage. Renting a house is the answer. There are 21 homes for rent in Washington, DC. And it won’t necessarily cost an arm and a leg to rent the perfect home for your family. You can look into duplexes for rent too. Prices in Washington, DC for rental homes start at $1,500. Or, if you don’t want your neighbors too close, you should browse some single family homes for rent, priced up to $5,600 per month.

A rental house offers flexibility

Your family situation will change throughout your life. Renting makes it possible to match the size of your home to your lifestyle and financial situation. And with 31 houses listed in Washington, DC, with prices ranging from $1,500 to $5,600 it’s possible to find the perfect one for you, whether you’re on the lookout for cheap houses for rent or something fancy and expensive. Maybe it’s just you and your significant other at the moment sharing a charming downtown apartment. But there’s a chance that at some point in time, a third family member will show-up and suddenly that 1 bedroom apartment you were so happy with will become too small. You will realize that you’d much rather prefer the comfort of your own backyard, than all the excitement your current neighborhood provides, that you no longer have time to enjoy anyway. If you want to continue living comfortably, you may want to rent a 2 bedroom house. Or maybe your oldest son turned into a young man who’s going off to college soon. You’ll find yourself in a 4 bedroom house that is suddenly too big. You could downsize and rent a 3 bedroom home with a pool, in a much nicer area. The flexibility of renting makes it possible.

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