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Washington, DC Apartments for Rent

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Frequently asked questions

How expensive is it to rent an apartment in Washington, DC?

The median Washington, DC rent is $2,300 which is above the national median rent of $1,469. In addition to the rent cost, you need to also account for costs of basic utilities consisting of water, garbage, electric and natural gas. Check with your local Washington utilities for estimates.

How many Apartments are available now in Washington, DC?

There are currently 20.2k apartments for rent on the Zillow platform in Washington, which fluctuated 0% over the past 30-days.

How does HotPads make it easier to find an apartment in Washington, DC?

HotPads amenity filters and keyword searches allow you to target exactly what you're looking for in the Washington, DC area. We surface the largest marketplace of apartment rentals to search through, so you can feel confident you'll find the best available rental in Washington. When new apartment listings come on-market, our recommended searches will notify you in real-time, giving you an advantage to contact landlords and property managers as fast as possible.

About Washington

Area Information

Washington, D.C. is the nation's capital city and is the home of the federal government. Founded in 1790, Washington, D.C. was named after the 1st president of the United States, George Washington. The city was famously planned by Pierre L'Enfant in the Baroque style with large boulevards and streets.

Living in Washington, D.C.

Washington, DC is one of the most livable cities in the United States with great sidewalks, trails, and public transportation. The 5 lines and 40 DC stations of the metro system are open 5am-12am during the week and 7am-3am during the weekends, making transportation easy.

Attractions

Washington, D.C. offers a wide array of activities for everyone to enjoy.

You can tour the national monuments, play on the Mall, visit the White House and Federal buildings, and take advantage of the Smithsonian museums.

For those interested in the performing arts, there are also many opportunities to catch a play or musical at the John F. Kennedy Center, the Washington National Opera, and the National Theatre.

For those looking for fine dining, shopping, and a nightlife make sure to check out historic Georgetown and vibrant Adams Morgan.

Nature lovers can walk through Rock Creek Park, hike along the C&O Canal, or kayak down the Potomac River. There is no shortage of outdoor fun activities in and around Washington, DC!

Professional Sports in Washington, D.C.:

  • Baseball (MLB) -- Washington Nationals / Nationals Park
  • Basketball (WNBA) -- Washington Mystics / Entertainment and Sports Arena
  • Basketball (NBA) -- Washington Wizards / Capital One Arena
  • Football (NFL) -- Washington Commanders / FedEx Field
  • Hockey (NHL) -- Washington Capitals / Capital One Arena
  • Soccer (MLS) -- DC United / Audi Field

Interesting Fact about Washington, D.C.

 HotPads was founded in the Dupont Circle neighborhood.

Next page of search results

Searching for apartments to rent in Washington is easy when you utilize HotPads map-based search platform. Browse through 20,151 apartment rentals throughout Washington’s neighborhoods. In markets like Washington, it’s important to move fast and contact the newest listings ASAP. We make it easy with our one-click contact form so you can quickly send your next inquiry.

We know apartment hunting is personal and everyone has different needs so let HotPads do the heavy lifting by setting your specific filters that include bedroom and bathroom counts, price range, square footage, and many more. Looking for pet friendly rentals or places with in-unit laundry? Just specify in your filters. Or have a tight deadline and need to move before a certain date? Search by availability dates. Want to keep up on the latest rentals available in Washington? Save your search filters with the “Save search” button to receive the freshest apartment recommendations as they come on-market.

Look out for apartment rentals with highlighted amenities such as on-site gym and available parking. Or if you’re looking for a deal, find listings that have had ‘Price Drops’ and watch for listings with a "Promo" tag by searching “Promos” within the filters. We’ve also made it easy to find that perfect luxury apartment or affordable rentals by visiting our cheap Washington apartments.