Rent by ZIP · District of Columbia
Rent in Washington, DC 20036
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,770 (+6.5% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $2,263 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,400 | $2,260 | +6.2% | $2,160–2,640 | $2,080 ±$101 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,500 | $2,330 | +7.3% | $2,250–2,750 | $2,463 ±$170 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,770 | $2,600 | +6.5% | $2,493–3,047 | $3,500+ |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,530 | $3,280 | +7.6% | $3,177–3,883 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,160 | $3,860 | +7.8% | $3,744–4,576 | – |
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 20036
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20037 | Washington | $3,460 | $3,500+ |
| 20032 | Washington | $1,770 | $1,407 |
| 20024 | Washington | $2,940 | $2,763 |
| 20020 | Washington | $1,780 | $1,363 |
| 20052 | Washington | $3,070 | – |
| 20019 | Washington | $1,770 | $1,371 |
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.