Rent by ZIP · District of Columbia
Rent in Washington, DC 20059
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $3,430 (+9.2% vs FY2026).
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,970 | $2,730 | +8.8% | $2,673–3,267 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $3,100 | $2,820 | +9.9% | $2,790–3,410 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,430 | $3,140 | +9.2% | $3,087–3,773 | – |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,370 | $3,960 | +10.4% | $3,933–4,807 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,150 | $4,660 | +10.5% | $4,635–5,665 | – |
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.
The Census doesn't publish reliable rent figures for this ZIP code, usually because few homes here are rented.
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20052 | Washington | $3,070 | – |
| 20037 | Washington | $3,460 | $3,500+ |
| 20036 | Washington | $2,770 | $3,500+ |
| 20032 | Washington | $1,770 | $1,407 |
| 20024 | Washington | $2,940 | $2,763 |
| 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.