Rent by ZIP · District of Columbia
Rent in Washington, DC 20020
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,780 (+9.2% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,306 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,540 | $1,420 | +8.5% | $1,386–1,694 | $1,160 ±$83 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,610 | $1,460 | +10.3% | $1,449–1,771 | $1,179 ±$109 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,780 | $1,630 | +9.2% | $1,602–1,958 | $1,363 ±$53 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,270 | $2,060 | +10.2% | $2,043–2,497 | $1,687 ±$199 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,670 | $2,420 | +10.3% | $2,403–2,937 | $994 ±$313 |
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 20020
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20019 | Washington | $1,770 | $1,371 |
| 20018 | Washington | $1,640 | $1,621 |
| 20017 | Washington | $2,280 | $2,057 |
| 20016 | Washington | $2,840 | $3,052 |
| 20024 | Washington | $2,940 | $2,763 |
| 20015 | Washington | $2,370 | $3,359 |
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.