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Houses for Rent in Northwest Washington, Washington, DC

30 Rentals Available
Houses for Rent in Northwest Washington, Washington, DC. 30 Rentals Available
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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
    9 Units available
    STUDIO $1,599+
    1 BED $1,999
    2 BEDS $2,399
    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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    1508 3Rd St NW, Washington, DC 20001
    2 BEDS $2,845
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    # 201, Washington, DC 20020
    2 BEDS $1,650
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    414 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001
    3 BEDS $4,000
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    1833 Vermont Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20001
    1 BED $2,000
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    2103 37Th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20007
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    1745 Kilbourne Place Northwest, Washington, DC 20010
    1 BED $2,150
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    512 Columbia Road Northwest, Washington, DC 20001
    1 BED $950
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    20 R St NE, Washington, DC 20002
    4 BEDS $4,564
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    1948 3Rd Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20002
    2 BEDS $3,100
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    1828 Kendall Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20002
    3 BEDS $5,450
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    1151 Oates ST NE #1, Washington, DC 20002
    2 BEDS $2,995
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    1705 West Virginia Avenue Northeast Unit 3, Washington, DC 20002
    2 BEDS $2,700
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    116 North Carolina Ave SE #404, Washington, DC 20003
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    116 North Carolina Ave SE #404, Washington, DC 20003
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    116 North Carolina Ave SE #404, Washington, DC 20003
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    213 11Th Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20002
    4 BEDS $5,750
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    4105 30Th St, Mount Rainier, MD 20712
    5 BEDS $5,000
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    237 15Th St SE, Washington, DC 20003
    3 BEDS $4,499
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    1423 K St SE, Washington, DC 20003
    2 BEDS $2,950
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    3505 North Jefferson Street, Arlington, VA 22207
    4 BEDS $7,850
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    9606 Cedar Ln, Bethesda, MD 20814
    3 BEDS $2,990
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    5613 34Th Street North, Arlington, VA 22207
    5 BEDS $7,500
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    3301 John Marshall Drive, Arlington, VA 22207
    6 BEDS $7,800
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Northwest Washington, Washington, DC rent trends

Rental prices in Northwest Washington, Washington, DC have decreased by 0.74% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,588 to $2,569.

Average rent in Northwest Washington, Washington, DC

$2,569/mo Northwest Washington, Washington, DC average rental price, October 2025
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in Northwest Washington, Washington, DC is around $2,569.

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

    A share of 4% of apartments in Northwest Washington, Washington, DC have the cheapest rents between $1,001-$1,500. Around 21% of rentals are $2,501-$3,000. Around 23% of Northwest Washington's apartments have monthly rents between $1,501-$2,000. There are 30% of apartments with rents between $2,001-$2,500. A share of 22% of apartment rentals in Washington are in the > $3,000 range.

    The largest share of rentals in Northwest Washington, Washington, DC (30%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in Northwest Washington, DC

    42 /100
    Car-Dependent
    58 /100
    Good Transit
    56 /100
    Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 42, Transit Score®: 58, Bike Score®: 56

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The price range of a house for rent is between $950 and $4,000.

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

    There are 9 house rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Northwest Washington, Washington, DC were last updated on 26 Nov 2025.

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

    The average Northwest Washington, Washington, DC rental house size is 711 sq. ft.

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

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

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

    Houses for rent in Northwest Washington, Washington, DC are usually located in non-central areas.

    Northwest Washington, Washington, DC demographics

    • 321,225Total Population
    • 167,094 Female
      154,131 Male
    • 35Median Age

    In total, Northwest Washington, Washington, DC has 321,225 residents, 167,094 women and 154,131 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of Northwest Washington’s population is 35.

    Northwest Washington, Washington, DC households

    • 60,317 Family
      99,612 Non-family
    • 26,932 Children
      132,996 No Children
    • 159,929Total Number of Households
    • 1.51Average People Per Household
    • $125,944Median Household Income

    There is a total of 159,929 households in Northwest Washington, Washington, DC. Of these, 26,932 have children and 132,996 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 60,317 family households and 99,612 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in Northwest Washington is 1.51 people, on average. The median household annual income in Northwest Washington equals $125,944, and the monthly housing costs equal $2,300.

    Northwest Washington, Washington, DC education statistics

    According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 3% of the population in Northwest Washington, Washington, DC have no high school education, 11% went to high-school, and 12% have partially completed college. Moreover, 2% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 30% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 42% hold a Graduate Degree.

    Renting a house in Northwest Washington, Washington, DC

    Regardless of the type of house you are going to rent, location is important. We have 25 properties listed in Northwest Washington, Washington, DC to choose from, with prices ranging from $950 to $7,850. That can be quite a lot to choose from. If you’re on a tight budget and are looking for cheap houses for rent, make your life easier and set up a maximum price filter in the top menu. You may be renting on a budget and 1 bedroom duplexes will do just fine or you may be able to spend a bit more and are looking at 4 bedroom single family homes for rent. Either way, choose wisely. Don’t fall for the impeccable lawn or a pool. Although these things are nice to have they aren’t worth a penny if you’re not able to enjoy them because of loud neighbors or a lack of time. Speaking of lack of time…

    Renting a house with children

    There are 30 properties in Northwest Washington, Washington, DC listed for rent right now with prices ranging from $950 to $7,850. But if you have children there’s so much more to consider. A resource we all seem to lack: time. Avoiding a nightmare commute may be more important than deciding between a 2 bedroom or a 3 bedroom house. Although you could spend several hours in the car with your children and count it as family time, it’d be much nicer to spend this time around the dinner table. When you’re browsing through our rental homes, keep in mind the dreaded morning kindergarten-school-office Bermuda Triangle that is swallowing precious time out of your life. Draw a radius or a polygon around the school or the kindergarten you’ve chosen in Northwest Washington, Washington, DC and explore all the homes for rent located close by. Finding a house close to your kids’ school will drastically cut down your commute time. It will also help you see other things in your life more clearly, generally speaking. After all, choosing from 30 houses can be complicated and you’ve managed just fine.

    Finding a home nearby is easier than you think. Check out our Apartments Near Me page and take your pick!