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

The average size for a Pleasant Hill, Washington, DC apartment is 814 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 Pleasant Hill?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Pleasant Hill is $1,873 per month, a 8.14% decrease from last years average of $2,039.

What is the average apartment size in Pleasant Hill?

The typical apartment in Pleasant Hill offers about 814 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Pleasant Hill, Washington, DC Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Pleasant Hill ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 40% of rentals in this range.

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

In Pleasant Hill, 45% of households rent while 55% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 25, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Pleasant Hill is $1,873, a 8.14% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,039.

One-bedroom apartments provide 675 square feet for $1,611, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,161 offer 966 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Pleasant Hill, Washington, DC

Last updated: February 25, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,873	814 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,611	675 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,161	966 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Pleasant Hill, Washington, DC rent trends

Rental prices in Pleasant Hill, Washington, DC have decreased by 8.14% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,039 to $1,873.

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

The largest share of rentals in Pleasant Hill, Washington, DC (40%) 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 Pleasant Hill, Washington, DC?

285 or 45% of the households in Pleasant Hill, Washington, DC are renter-occupied while 343 or 55% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Pleasant Hill?

Skyland $1,278/month

Randle Highlands $1,374/month

Bellevue $1,379/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $2,452/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Pleasant Hill?

Capitol Hill $3,029/month

Penn Quarter $3,518/month

West End Washington $3,732/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	$3,732
Penn Quarter	$3,518
Capitol Hill	$3,029
McLean Gardens	$2,935
Waterfront Washington	$2,925
Shaw	$2,850
Woodley Park	$2,840
U Street Washington	$2,832
Gallaudet	$2,824
Navy Yard	$2,813
Mt Vernon Triangle Washington	$2,723
Judiciary Square	$2,698
Near Northeast	$2,652
H Street Washington	$2,632
Howard University	$2,614
Downtown Washington	$2,605
North Capitol Street	$2,594
Foggy Bottom	$2,567
Adams Morgan	$2,545
Logan Circle	$2,487
Dupont Circle	$2,458
Eckington	$2,448
Kalorama Heights	$2,432
Mount Vernon Square	$2,407
Takoma Dc Washington	$2,325
Georgetown	$2,292
Forest Hills	$2,289
Cleveland Park	$2,274
Le Droit Park	$2,260
Barney Circle	$2,255
Southwest Waterfront	$2,240
Brookland	$2,218
Cathedral Heights	$2,204
North Cleveland Park	$2,185
Queens Chapel	$2,178
16th Street Heights	$2,177
Columbia Heights Dc Washington	$2,174
Glover Park	$2,172
Fort Lincoln	$2,157
Edgewood	$2,128
Good Hope	$2,124
Chevy Chase	$2,043
Trinidad	$2,031
Carver - Langston	$1,928
Brightwood	$1,925
Fort Totten	$1,921
Pleasant Hill	$1,873
Mount Pleasant	$1,859
Langdon	$1,819
Buena Vista	$1,764
Petworth	$1,699
Hillbrook	$1,571
Marshall Heights	$1,539
Washington Highlands	$1,513
Shipley Terrace	$1,480
Congress Heights	$1,458
Fort Dupont	$1,447
Mayfair	$1,443
Fairlawn	$1,418
Bellevue	$1,379
Randle Highlands	$1,374
Skyland	$1,278

Washington | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Pleasant Hill is 14% lower than in 16th Street Heights

$1,873

Pleasant Hill rent is the same as Washington average

Average Rent $1,873

$2,177

16th Street Heights rent is 16% higher than Washington average

Average Rent $2,177

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 Pleasant 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.