Washington, DC Rent History
140 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).
Today (2026-09)
$2,484
1-year change
+1.1%
$28/mo
5-year change
+13.6%
$298/mo
10-year change
+25.1%
$499/mo
Monthly rent trend
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Year-by-year rent in Washington
| Year | Median rent | YoY change | vs 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $1,917/mo | — | 0.0% |
| 2016 | $1,964/mo | +2.5% | +2.5% |
| 2017 | $2,033/mo | +3.5% | +6.1% |
| 2018 | $2,057/mo | +1.2% | +7.3% |
| 2019 | $2,128/mo | +3.5% | +11.0% |
| 2020 | $2,184/mo | +2.6% | +13.9% |
| 2021 | $2,065/mo | -5.4% | +7.7% |
| 2022 | $2,276/mo | +10.2% | +18.7% |
| 2023 | $2,344/mo | +3.0% | +22.3% |
| 2024 | $2,402/mo | +2.5% | +25.3% |
| 2025 | $2,486/mo | +3.5% | +29.7% |
| 2026 | $2,438/mo | -1.9% | +27.2% |
Frequently asked questions
How much has rent in Washington changed since 2015?
Median rent in Washington, DC was $1,879 in 2015-01 and is $2,484 as of 2026-09 — a change of $605 per month over 11 years.
How much has Washington rent increased in the last 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, median rent in Washington, DC has changed +13.6% ($298 per month). The current median is $2,484.
What has rent in Washington done over the past decade?
Over the past 10 years, median rent in Washington, DC has changed +25.1% ($499 per month). It is now $2,484.
Is rent in Washington going up or down year over year?
Year over year, median rent in Washington, DC has increased +1.1% ($28/mo). Current median: $2,484.