Rent by ZIP · District of Columbia
Rent in Washington, DC 20005
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $3,150 (+8.2% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $2,298 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,730 | $2,530 | +7.9% | $2,457–3,003 | $1,902 ±$146 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,850 | $2,610 | +9.2% | $2,565–3,135 | $2,456 ±$186 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,150 | $2,910 | +8.2% | $2,835–3,465 | $3,500+ |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,010 | $3,670 | +9.3% | $3,609–4,411 | $3,363 ±$770 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,730 | $4,320 | +9.5% | $4,257–5,203 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD HUD Metro FMR Area. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD HUD Metro FMR Area, 2 bedrooms: $2,438.
What renters pay in 20005
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20004 | Washington | $3,530 | $3,500+ |
| 20006 | Washington | $2,380 | – |
| 20003 | Washington | $3,660 | $3,463 |
| 20007 | Washington | $2,610 | $2,870 |
| 20002 | Washington | $2,870 | $2,687 |
| 20008 | Washington | $3,490 | $3,111 |
Fair Market Rents across District of Columbia, DC · All DC counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.