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Housing in District of Columbia

Housing data across 57 ZIP codes in District of Columbia

District of Columbia Snapshot

$2,359

Avg 2BR Rent in District of Columbia

$1,490

Cheapest 2BR Rent

57

ZIP Codes Tracked

Last updated May 1, 2026.

How District of Columbia compares

District of Columbia

$2,359

National Average

$1,457

District of Columbia's avg 2br fair market rent is 62.0% higher than the national average.

These are the 10 most affordable ZIP codes in District of Columbia, ranked by HUD 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent. Click any ZIP code for the full local snapshot.

Top 10 Most Affordable ZIP Codes in District of Columbia

#ZIP CodeCity2BR Rent
120018Washington$1,490
220019Washington$1,610
320032Washington$1,620
420020Washington$1,630
520012Washington$1,770
620373Washington$1,940
720011Washington$2,030
820064Washington$2,100
920017Washington$2,110
1020045Washington$2,200

FAQ

How many ZIP codes does Mubboo track in District of Columbia?

Mubboo tracks 57 ZIP codes in District of Columbia via the U.S. Census ZCTA basemap. Use the search box above to look up data for any specific ZIP.

How does District of Columbia's average 2BR Fair Market Rent compare nationally?

District of Columbia's average 2BR Fair Market Rent is higher the national average. See the "How District of Columbia compares" callout above for the precise side-by-side comparison.

What is Fair Market Rent (FMR) and how does HUD calculate it?

HUD sets FMR annually as the 40th percentile of gross rents (rent plus estimated utilities) for standard-quality units in each market area. Small Area FMR (SAFMR) extends this to the ZIP code level, which is what Mubboo displays for District of Columbia ZIPs above.

Where can I see the most affordable neighborhoods in District of Columbia?

The Top 10 table above ranks District of Columbia ZIPs by lowest 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent. Click any ZIP code for the full local snapshot, including home values, demographics, and surrounding ZIPs.

How fresh is this data?

Mubboo refreshes each data source on its native cadence — HUD Fair Market Rents annually (October), Tax Foundation tables annually, and federal datasets per their published schedules. Each page caches for 24 hours via ISR. See our methodology page for details.

Data sources: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rent, Zillow ZHVI, Census Building Permits Survey. Mubboo refreshes each source on its native cadence (HUD annually, Tax Foundation annually, etc.). See our full methodology →

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By Mubboo Editorial Team

Last reviewed May 1, 2026


Data sources

State-level aggregates for District of Columbia. Individual ZIP-code values may differ — use the ZIP search above for granular data.

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