All 24 neighborhoods in Washington DC ranked by cost of living index. Updated 2026.
| # | Neighborhood | 1BR Rent | Index | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anacostia | $1,728/mo | 0.72x | -28% |
| 2 | Takoma Park (MD) | $2,040/mo | 0.85x | -15% |
| 3 | Brookland | $2,112/mo | 0.88x | -12% |
| 4 | Silver Spring (MD) | $2,112/mo | 0.88x | -12% |
| 5 | Petworth | $2,160/mo | 0.90x | -10% |
| 6 | Columbia Heights | $2,208/mo | 0.92x | -8% |
| 7 | Pentagon City (VA) | $2,448/mo | 1.02x | +2% |
| 8 | Adams Morgan | $2,520/mo | 1.05x | +5% |
| 9 | Arlington (VA) | $2,520/mo | 1.05x | +5% |
| 10 | Tenleytown | $2,520/mo | 1.05x | +5% |
| 11 | Alexandria (VA) | $2,520/mo | 1.05x | +5% |
| 12 | U Street | $2,592/mo | 1.08x | +8% |
| 13 | Shaw | $2,592/mo | 1.08x | +8% |
| 14 | Rosslyn (VA) | $2,592/mo | 1.08x | +8% |
| 15 | Navy Yard | $2,640/mo | 1.10x | +10% |
| 16 | Bethesda (MD) | $2,688/mo | 1.12x | +12% |
| 17 | Cleveland Park | $2,688/mo | 1.12x | +12% |
| 18 | Capitol Hill | $2,760/mo | 1.15x | +15% |
| 19 | Woodley Park | $2,760/mo | 1.15x | +15% |
| 20 | Logan Circle | $2,832/mo | 1.18x | +18% |
| 21 | Chevy Chase (DC) | $2,832/mo | 1.18x | +18% |
| 22 | Dupont Circle | $2,880/mo | 1.20x | +20% |
| 23 | Foggy Bottom | $2,928/mo | 1.22x | +22% |
| 24 | Georgetown | $3,120/mo | 1.30x | +30% |
Rent estimates based on city average of $2,400/mo adjusted by neighborhood cost index. Index 1.00 = city average.
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The average 1-bedroom rent in Washington DC is approximately $2,400/month. Rents range from $1,728/mo (Anacostia) to $3,120/mo (Georgetown).
Our database covers 24 neighborhoods in Washington DC, each with detailed cost-of-living and salary data.