Rent by ZIP · District of Columbia
Rent in Washington, DC 20008
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $3,490 (+15.9% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $2,206 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,020 | $2,620 | +15.3% | $2,718–3,322 | $1,796 ±$55 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,160 | $2,700 | +17% | $2,844–3,476 | $2,130 ±$83 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,490 | $3,010 | +15.9% | $3,141–3,839 | $3,111 ±$164 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,450 | $3,800 | +17.1% | $4,005–4,895 | $3,500+ |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,240 | $4,470 | +17.2% | $4,716–5,764 | $3,500+ |
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 20008
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20007 | Washington | $2,610 | $2,870 |
| 20009 | Washington | $3,660 | $3,234 |
| 20006 | Washington | $2,380 | – |
| 20010 | Washington | $2,550 | $2,600 |
| 20005 | Washington | $3,150 | $3,500+ |
| 20011 | Washington | $2,200 | $1,818 |
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.