What is the average apartment size in Capitol Hill, Washington, DC?

The average size for a Capitol Hill, Washington, DC apartment is 777 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Capitol Hill?

As of Feb / 2026, the average rent in Capitol Hill is $3,047 per month, a 0.15% decrease from last years average of $3,052.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Capitol Hill?

In Capitol Hill, studios rent for $1,893 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,884 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $5,401 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $7,067 per month

What is the average apartment size in Capitol Hill?

The typical apartment in Capitol Hill offers about 777 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Capitol Hill?

Studio apartments in Capitol Hill average 543 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 737 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,276 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,584 sq. ft.

Capitol Hill, Washington, DC Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Capitol Hill?

The typical rent budget in Capitol Hill ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 28% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Capitol Hill?

In Capitol Hill, 62% of households rent while 38% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 09, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Capitol Hill is $3,047, a 0.15% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $3,052.

Studio Apartments at $1,893 offer the most budget-friendly option with 543 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 737 square feet for $2,884, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $5,401 offer 1,276 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,584 sq ft) for $7,067, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Capitol Hill, Washington, DC

Last updated: April 09, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$3,047	777 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,893	543 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,884	737 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$5,401	1,276 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$7,067	1,584 sq. ft.

Capitol Hill, Washington, DC rent trends

Rental prices in Capitol Hill, Washington, DC have decreased by 0.15% over the past year. The average rent moved from $3,052 to $3,047.

What's the typical rent budget in Capitol Hill, Washington, DC?

The largest share of rentals in Capitol Hill, Washington, DC (28%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Capitol Hill, Washington, DC?

7,135 or 62% of the households in Capitol Hill, Washington, DC are renter-occupied while 4,282 or 38% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Capitol Hill?

Skyland $1,315/month

Randle Highlands $1,334/month

Bellevue $1,396/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $2,451/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Capitol Hill?

Capitol Hill $3,047/month

Penn Quarter $3,519/month

West End Washington $3,935/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Washington, DC By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
West End Washington	$3,935
Penn Quarter	$3,519
Capitol Hill	$3,047
McLean Gardens	$2,909
Waterfront Washington	$2,893
Woodley Park	$2,866
U Street Washington	$2,858
Gallaudet	$2,837
Navy Yard	$2,795
Mt Vernon Triangle Washington	$2,783
Shaw	$2,780
Mount Vernon Square	$2,766
Judiciary Square	$2,708
North Capitol Street	$2,661
H Street Washington	$2,623
Near Northeast	$2,606
Downtown Washington	$2,602
Foggy Bottom	$2,601
Howard University	$2,598
Adams Morgan	$2,574
Logan Circle	$2,511
Dupont Circle	$2,481
Eckington	$2,436
Kalorama Heights	$2,389
Cleveland Park	$2,334
Forest Hills	$2,309
Georgetown	$2,300
Takoma Dc Washington	$2,298
Queens Chapel	$2,261
Barney Circle	$2,247
Cathedral Heights	$2,233
Glover Park	$2,213
Southwest Waterfront	$2,191
Columbia Heights Dc Washington	$2,181
Brookland	$2,177
Le Droit Park	$2,165
Fort Lincoln	$2,146
Good Hope	$2,139
North Cleveland Park	$2,115
16th Street Heights	$2,098
Edgewood	$2,083
Chevy Chase	$2,070
Trinidad	$2,057
Carver - Langston	$1,970
Fort Totten	$1,932
Brightwood	$1,910
Buena Vista	$1,898
Langdon	$1,852
Pleasant Hill	$1,849
Mount Pleasant	$1,821
Petworth	$1,688
Shipley Terrace	$1,634
Hillbrook	$1,571
Marshall Heights	$1,549
Washington Highlands	$1,518
Congress Heights	$1,489
Fort Dupont	$1,478
Fairlawn	$1,445
Mayfair	$1,439
Bellevue	$1,396
Randle Highlands	$1,334
Skyland	$1,315

Washington | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Capitol Hill is 45% higher than in 16th Street Heights

$3,047

Capitol Hill rent is the same as Washington average

Average Rent $3,047

$2,098

16th Street Heights rent is 31% lower than Washington average

Average Rent $2,098

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Capitol Hill apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.