Cheapest and most expensive places to rent in District of Columbia
As of October 17, 2026, the cheapest city to rent in District of Columbia is Washington, where the median 1-bedroom asks $1,900/month, in line with the statewide median of about $1,900.
Only 1 District of Columbia city has enough listings (at least 100, with a reliable 1-bedroom median) to rank, so treat this list as a snapshot rather than a statewide ranking.
Updated . Ranked by median 1-bedroom asking rent; only cities with at least 100 listings are included. Statewide median is estimated from city medians weighted by listing count. How we calculate
Cheapest cities to rent in District of Columbia
| # | City | 1 bed | 2 beds | Listings | vs state (1BR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $1,900 | $2,600 | 9,411 | 0% |
Common questions
- What is the cheapest city to rent in District of Columbia?
- As of October 17, 2026, Washington has the lowest median 1-bedroom asking rent among the District of Columbia cities we rank, at $1,900/month.
- What is the median rent for a 1-bedroom in District of Columbia?
- As of October 17, 2026, the statewide median asking rent for a 1-bedroom is about $1,900/month. It is estimated from city medians weighted by listing count, using active listings on Redfin, Zillow and ApartmentHomeLiving. How we calculate