Rent by ZIP · District of Columbia
Rent in Washington, DC 20016
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,840 (+11.8% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $2,358 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,460 | $2,210 | +11.3% | $2,214–2,706 | $1,791 ±$173 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,570 | $2,280 | +12.7% | $2,313–2,827 | $2,242 ±$219 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,840 | $2,540 | +11.8% | $2,556–3,124 | $3,052 ±$342 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,620 | $3,210 | +12.8% | $3,258–3,982 | $3,500+ |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,260 | $3,770 | +13% | $3,834–4,686 | $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 20016
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20015 | Washington | $2,370 | $3,359 |
| 20017 | Washington | $2,280 | $2,057 |
| 20018 | Washington | $1,640 | $1,621 |
| 20019 | Washington | $1,770 | $1,371 |
| 20012 | Washington | $1,970 | $2,276 |
| 20020 | Washington | $1,780 | $1,363 |
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.