New York, NY vs Washington, DC

Compare 2025 fair market rent prices between these two metro areas

Apartment Size
Difference
Studio
$2,529
$1,953
+$576 (+29.5%)
1 Bedroom
$2,655
$2,015
+$640 (+31.8%)
2 Bedroom
$2,910
$2,246
+$664 (+29.6%)
3 Bedroom
$3,644
$2,835
+$809 (+28.5%)
4+ Bedroom
$3,959
$3,332
+$627 (+18.8%)

New York, NY

  • Average 2BR rent: $2,910/mo
  • Studio apartments: $2,529/mo
  • Data year: 2025
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Washington, DC

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