Houses for Rent in Washington, DC
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Rent specials New units availableStudio $1,5251 bd $2,049Base rent4.0 (25)3701 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016Apply online • Dog friendly • Fitness center
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Only 1 unit left4 bd $5,250Base rent722 Bonini Road Southeast, Washington, DC 20032Apply online • Pet friendly • Air conditioner
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Only 1 unit left4 bd $3,500Base rent1525 Downing Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20018Apply online • Pet friendly • Air conditioner
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Only 1 unit left6 bd $6,250Base rent414 Chesapeake St SE, Washington, DC 20032Apply online • Pet friendly
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Ask for pricing1513 Fort Davis Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20020Pet friendly • Washer/Dryer
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Rent specials New units availableStudio $1,5251 bd $2,049Base rent4.0 (25)3701 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016Apply online • Dog friendly • Fitness center
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Ask for pricing150 Chesapeake Street Southwest, Washington, DC 20032Pet friendly • Dishwasher • Air conditioner
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2 bd $2,995Base rent1151 Oates ST NE #1, Washington, DC 20002
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2 bd $2,845Base rent4.5 (1)1508 3Rd St NW, Washington, DC 20001Pet friendly
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3 bd $4,753Base rent5419 13Th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20011Pet friendly • Air conditioner • Hardwood Floors
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Ask for pricing802 Malcolm X Avenue Southeast, Washington, DC 20032
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4 bd $4,000Base rent2612 Evarts Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20018Dishwasher • Washer/Dryer • Extra Storage
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Ask for pricing1327 I Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20002Pet friendly • Washer/Dryer
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3 bd $2,876Base rent1614 W Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20020Pet friendly
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Ask for pricing5618 Clay Place Northeast, Washington, DC 20019Pet friendly
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1 bd $1,998Base rent116 North Carolina Ave SE #404, Washington, DC 20003Pet friendly
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3 bd $960Base rent4300 8Th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20011Dishwasher • Patio/Balcony • Air conditioner
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5 bd $5,000Base rent2415 Girard Pl NE, Washington, DC 20018Dishwasher • Air conditioner • Washer/Dryer
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2 bd $2,850Base rent639 20Th Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20002Pet friendly • Dishwasher • Patio/Balcony
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3 bd $3,999Base rent237 15Th St SE, Washington, DC 20003Pet friendly • Dishwasher • Patio/Balcony
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5 bd $7,000Base rent5540 30Th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20015Pet friendly • Dishwasher • Washer/Dryer
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New listing2 bd $3,800Base rent2226 12Th Place Northwest, Washington, DC 20009Pet friendly • Washer/Dryer
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Frequently asked questions
How much is the rent for a house in Washington, DC?
The price range of a house for rent is between $960 and $7,000.
How many houses are available in Washington, DC on RentCafe?
There are 16 house rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Washington, DC were last updated on 18 Jun 2026.
What is the average size of a rental house in Washington, DC?
The average Washington, DC rental house size is 1,333 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.
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 30 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 $960. Or, if you don’t want your neighbors too close, you should browse some single family homes for rent, priced up to $7,000 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 40 houses listed in Washington, DC, with prices ranging from $960 to $7,000 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.