Rent by ZIP · District of Columbia
Rent in Washington, DC 20019
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,770 (+9.9% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,222 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,530 | $1,400 | +9.3% | $1,377–1,683 | $1,096 ±$197 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,600 | $1,440 | +11.1% | $1,440–1,760 | $1,131 ±$41 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,770 | $1,610 | +9.9% | $1,593–1,947 | $1,371 ±$116 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,260 | $2,030 | +11.3% | $2,034–2,486 | $1,829 ±$266 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,660 | $2,390 | +11.3% | $2,394–2,926 | $1,573 ±$1,552 |
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 20019
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20018 | Washington | $1,640 | $1,621 |
| 20020 | Washington | $1,780 | $1,363 |
| 20017 | Washington | $2,280 | $2,057 |
| 20016 | Washington | $2,840 | $3,052 |
| 20015 | Washington | $2,370 | $3,359 |
| 20024 | Washington | $2,940 | $2,763 |
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.