Rent by ZIP · District of Columbia
Rent in Washington, DC 20009
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $3,660 (+8.6% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $2,341 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,170 | $2,930 | +8.2% | $2,853–3,487 | $1,833 ±$94 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,310 | $3,020 | +9.6% | $2,979–3,641 | $2,274 ±$63 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,660 | $3,370 | +8.6% | $3,294–4,026 | $3,234 ±$157 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,660 | $4,250 | +9.6% | $4,194–5,126 | $3,307 ±$415 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,490 | $5,000 | +9.8% | $4,941–6,039 | $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 20009
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20008 | Washington | $3,490 | $3,111 |
| 20010 | Washington | $2,550 | $2,600 |
| 20007 | Washington | $2,610 | $2,870 |
| 20011 | Washington | $2,200 | $1,818 |
| 20006 | Washington | $2,380 | – |
| 20012 | Washington | $1,970 | $2,276 |
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.