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ZIP 20018

Pop. 19,562·District of Columbia·19th most expensive ZIP in District of Columbia
Median rent (all units)
$2,083/mo
Year-over-Year
-2.6%
Month-over-Month
-1.1%
vs US Median
+$118
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ZIP 20018 · $2,083
More expensive than 65% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,300
1 BR
$1,340
2 BR
$1,490
3 BR
$1,880
4 BR+
$2,210
Research median
$1,490/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$24,996/yr
At $2,083/mo median
Location
StateDC
CountyDistrict of Columbia
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 2.6% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-2.6% YoY, -1.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 20018 (Washington, DC) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income above the national average, 44.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
19,562
Median income
$90,639
Median age
39.6
Renters
47.9%
Age distribution
20%
20.1%
32.2%
16.6%
Under 1820%
18–3420.1%
35–5432.2%
55–6411%
65+16.6%
Gender
49%
51%
Male49%
Female51%
Race & ethnicity
19.2%
67.2%
White19.2%
Black67.2%
Hispanic9.7%
Asian0.8%
Other3.1%
Education (25+)
21.8%
23.1%
44.8%
No HS diploma10.3%
HS diploma21.8%
Some college23.1%
Bachelor's+44.8%
Housing tenure
52.1%
47.9%
Owner52.1%
Renter47.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 20018 in Washington, DC has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,766 → $2,083
up 18.0%
Income
$74,412 → $90,639
up 21.8%
Population
20,084 → 19,562
down 2.6%
Renter share
43.6% → 47.9%
+4.3 pts
Bachelor's+
44% → 44.8%
+0.8 pts
Median age
40.6 → 39.6
-1.0 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 20018 in Washington, DC has increased by $317 per month, settling near $2,083 after starting the period at $1,766. Household income in the area moved from $74,412 to $90,639 across the same window, up 21.8% versus 2021. Income growth outran rent by about 3.8 percentage points, easing the affordability math somewhat compared with 2021. Headcount in the area went from 20,084 to 19,562 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.6% change. About 47.9% of households rent today, against 43.6% in 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 20018 in Washington, DC look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 20018 covers Washington, DC. The median rent here is $2,083/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,340/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,490/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($90,639/yr), ZIP 20018 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 2.6% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 20018?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 20018 (Washington, DC) is $2,083. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 20018 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 20018's median rent of $2,083/mo is $118 (6%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 20018 compare to other ZIPs in District of Columbia?

ZIP 20018 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in District of Columbia, ranking #19 out of 22 ZIPs at $2,083/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 20018?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $83,000/year (~$40/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,083/mo in ZIP 20018. The local median household income is $90,639/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 20018?

Rent in ZIP 20018 has decreased 2.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 20018 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 20018 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,083/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($90,639/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 20018 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 20018 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 47.9% of ZIP 20018 households are renters, while 52.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 20018 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 20018 compare to the rest of Washington?

ZIP 20018 is more affordable than Washington overall. At $2,083/mo, it's $449 below the Washington citywide median of $2,532/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 20018 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 20018 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,083/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 20018's median household income ($90,639/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 20018 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.75%
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