Houston, TX vs Washington, DC

Compare 2026 fair market rent prices between these two metro areas

Apartment Size
Difference
Studio
$1,280
$1,953
$-673 (-34.5%)
1 Bedroom
$1,323
$2,015
$-692 (-34.3%)
2 Bedroom
$1,573
$2,246
$-673 (-30.0%)
3 Bedroom
$2,116
$2,835
$-719 (-25.4%)
4+ Bedroom
$2,639
$3,332
$-693 (-20.8%)

Houston, TX

  • Average 2BR rent: $1,573/mo
  • Studio apartments: $1,280/mo
  • Data year: 2026
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Washington, DC

  • Average 2BR rent: $2,246/mo
  • Studio apartments: $1,953/mo
  • Data year: 2026
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