Rent by ZIP · District of Columbia
Rent in Washington, DC 20012
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,970 (+11.3% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,701 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,710 | $1,540 | +11% | $1,539–1,881 | $1,229 ±$137 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,780 | $1,590 | +11.9% | $1,602–1,958 | $1,705 ±$187 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,970 | $1,770 | +11.3% | $1,773–2,167 | $2,276 ±$171 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,510 | $2,230 | +12.6% | $2,259–2,761 | $3,500+ |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,960 | $2,630 | +12.5% | $2,664–3,256 | – |
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 20012
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20011 | Washington | $2,200 | $1,818 |
| 20010 | Washington | $2,550 | $2,600 |
| 20009 | Washington | $3,660 | $3,234 |
| 20015 | Washington | $2,370 | $3,359 |
| 20008 | Washington | $3,490 | $3,111 |
| 20016 | Washington | $2,840 | $3,052 |
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.