ZIP Code · DC

ZIP 20018

Part of Washington, DC

Pop. 19,562·District of Columbia·18th most expensive ZIP in District of Columbia

Median rent (all units)

$2,155/mo

Year-over-Year

-0.3%

Month-over-Month

+0.4%

vs US Median

+$223

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 20018 · $2,155

More expensive than 69% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

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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).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

March. Asking rents in ZIP 20018 usually run 1.8% below trend in March and 2% above it in September, about $82 a month apart at today's median. Based on 6 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 20018 is 0.8% below its high of $2,173 in July 2025, at $2,155 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of District of Columbia

Rent in ZIP 20018 changed -0.3% over the year to September 2026. Across the 21 District of Columbia ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.5%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 4 months in a row, and rose in 5 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($90,639) is $2,266 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($2,210).

Rank in Washington

5th cheapest of 22 ZIP codes in Washington.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 20781, 2 miles away, rents for 13% less ($1,869/mo), about $3,400 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 20018. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$25,860/yr

At $2,155/mo median

Location

CityWashington

StateDC

CountyDistrict of Columbia

Rent Market Meter

Balanced Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.

Based on rent-price momentum (-0.3% YoY, +0.4% 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

$1,756 → $2,155

up 22.7%

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 $399 per month, settling near $2,155 after starting the period at $1,756. Household income in the area moved from $74,412 to $90,639 across the same window, up 21.8% versus 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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 20018 covers Washington, DC. The median rent here is $2,155/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,340/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,490/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($90,639/yr), ZIP 20018 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $86,000/year (about $41/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,155/mo in ZIP 20018. The local median household income is $90,639/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 20018?

Rent in ZIP 20018 has been roughly flat over the past year as of September 2026, a -0.3% change. It sits 0.8% below its high of $2,173 in July 2025.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 20018?

Asking rents in ZIP 20018 are usually lowest in March, about 1.8% below their yearly trend, and highest in September, about 2% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $82 a month. This pattern comes from 6 years of Zillow rent data.

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

ZIP 20018 is one of the more affordable among District of Columbia ZIP codes for rent, ranking #18 of 22 at $2,155/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 20018 changed -0.3%, against a typical +1.5% across the 21 District of Columbia ZIP codes Zillow tracks.