Rent in District of Columbia
The median 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent in District of Columbia is $2,246/mo, ranking #3 out of 51 states for highest rent. This is $996 above the national median of $1,250/mo. District of Columbia has a population of 672K. About 58.9% of households rent their homes. Fair Market Rent data covers 1 areas across the state.
Highlights
All 1 Areas in District of Columbia
| Area | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | Burden | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria Pop. 6.3M | $1,953 | $2,015 | $2,246 | $2,835 | 21.8% | +9.8% |
Frequently Asked Questions
The median 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent across District of Columbia is $2,246 per month. Rents range from $2,246/mo in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria to $2,246/mo in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria. The actual median gross rent statewide is $1,900/mo according to Census data.
District of Columbia ranks #3 out of 51 states for highest median Fair Market Rent. The state median 2BR FMR of $2,246/mo is $996 above the national median of $1,250/mo.
The average rent burden across District of Columbia is 21.8%, meaning a typical household would spend 21.8% of income on a 2-bedroom at Fair Market Rent. No areas exceed HUD's 30% cost-burden threshold. The statewide median household income is $106,287.
The most affordable area in District of Columbia is Washington-Arlington-Alexandria with a 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $2,246/mo. The median household income there is $123,896.
The most expensive area in District of Columbia is Washington-Arlington-Alexandria with a 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $2,246/mo. The median household income there is $123,896.
Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of gross rents for standard-quality rental units. State-level income and demographic data comes from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year estimates. Rent burden is calculated as annual 2BR FMR divided by area median household income.