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 Apr / 2026, the average rent in Pleasant Hill is $1,848 per month, a 7.1% decrease from last years average of $1,990.

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, 44% of households rent while 56% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: May 12, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Pleasant Hill is $1,848, a 7.1% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,990.

One-bedroom apartments provide 675 square feet for $1,549, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,176 offer 966 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Pleasant Hill, Washington, DC

Last updated: May 12, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,848	814 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,549	675 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,176	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 7.1% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,990 to $1,848.

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?

279 or 44% of the households in Pleasant Hill, Washington, DC are renter-occupied while 361 or 56% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Pleasant Hill?

Skyland $1,322/month

Randle Highlands $1,329/month

Bellevue $1,407/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $2,457/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Pleasant Hill?

Capitol Hill $3,050/month

Penn Quarter $3,545/month

West End Washington $3,958/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	$3,958
Penn Quarter	$3,545
Capitol Hill	$3,050
McLean Gardens	$2,906
Waterfront Washington	$2,897
U Street Washington	$2,885
Woodley Park	$2,866
Gallaudet	$2,844
Mt Vernon Triangle Washington	$2,811
Navy Yard	$2,787
Shaw	$2,785
Mount Vernon Square	$2,776
Judiciary Square	$2,726
North Capitol Street	$2,674
H Street Washington	$2,642
Near Northeast	$2,612
Foggy Bottom	$2,609
Downtown Washington	$2,604
Adams Morgan	$2,586
Howard University	$2,576
Logan Circle	$2,503
Dupont Circle	$2,498
Eckington	$2,443
Kalorama Heights	$2,399
Forest Hills	$2,345
Cleveland Park	$2,342
Georgetown	$2,330
Takoma Dc Washington	$2,299
Barney Circle	$2,261
Cathedral Heights	$2,235
Glover Park	$2,224
Columbia Heights Dc Washington	$2,198
Brookland	$2,178
Le Droit Park	$2,166
Southwest Waterfront	$2,163
Good Hope	$2,154
Fort Lincoln	$2,154
North Cleveland Park	$2,128
16th Street Heights	$2,112
Chevy Chase	$2,077
Trinidad	$2,061
Edgewood	$2,056
Fort Totten	$1,935
Carver - Langston	$1,932
Brightwood	$1,907
Langdon	$1,853
Pleasant Hill	$1,849
Buena Vista	$1,832
Mount Pleasant	$1,812
Petworth	$1,689
Shipley Terrace	$1,615
Hillbrook	$1,571
Washington Highlands	$1,517
Congress Heights	$1,487
Fort Dupont	$1,477
Fairlawn	$1,454
Mayfair	$1,447
Bellevue	$1,407
Randle Highlands	$1,329
Skyland	$1,322

Washington | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Pleasant Hill is 12% lower than in 16th Street Heights

$1,849

Pleasant Hill rent is 1% higher than Washington average

Average Rent $1,849

$2,112

16th Street Heights rent is 14% higher than Washington average

Average Rent $2,112

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.