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Washington city and rental quick facts

City quick facts		Renter quick facts
Population	572,059	Pct. renter occupied	59.24%
Males to females	0.8865:1	Avg. household size	2.03
Avg. household income	$40,127	Families with kids under 18	18.67%
Income above poverty	55.46%	Avg. age of rental structure	55 yrs

Cities near Washington

City	Distance	City	Distance
Washington Navy Yard	2.60 Miles	Bladensburg	8.72 Miles
Fort Myer	4.35 Miles	Cheverly	8.85 Miles
Arlington	6.06 Miles	Oxon Hill	8.98 Miles
Arrington	6.06 Miles	Riverdale	9.10 Miles
Mount Rainier	6.73 Miles	Temple Hills	9.23 Miles
Brentwood	7.12 Miles	Capitol Heights	9.31 Miles
Alexandria	7.91 Miles	Landover	10.17 Miles
Hyattsville	8.36 Miles	District Heights	10.63 Miles
Suitland	8.59 Miles	Chevy Chase	10.64 Miles
Takoma Park	8.67 Miles	Landover Hills	11.11 Miles

Approximate driving distance from Washington.

Your guide to Washington apartments for rent

History, history, history. Washington, D.C. is full of historical sites. You'll also find great apartments for rent in Washington, and here's a guide to get your apartment search started.

City attractions in Washington, DC

Renting an apartment in Washington means you'll have plenty of time to visit sites like the White House, Lincoln Monument, Washington Monument, National World War II Memorial, and many more. There are also many museums to take in, like the Smithsonian Institution, National Art Gallery, Folger Shakespeare Library, the International Spy Museum, and National Postal Museum, among others. You can also check out the Washington National Opera, Washington Ballet, the National Symphony Orchestra all located close to Washington apartments.

Where to work in Washington, DC

To pay for your Washington apartment rental, there are several great options. The largest employer in Washington is, not surprisingly, the federal government. Related sources of employment include non-profit organizations and unions. Tourism is another important part of the Washington economy, driving the service, retail, and dining industries. Education is a major industry, as well, with prestigious institutions like Georgetown University, the George Washington University, and Howard University, among others, employing a significant amount of residents of Washington apartments.

What to expect from Washington apartment rentals

From historic neighborhoods to modern suburbs, apartment rentals in Washington are all over the city and in many styles. Check the university neighborhoods for more affordable Washington apartment rentals. For an urban lifestyle, look in the downtown area. For historic architecture, explore Washington apartments for rent in the Georgetown area.

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Neighborhoods in Washington

Adams Morgan
Anacostia
Au-Tenleytown
Barnaby Woods
Berkley
Brentwood
Brightwood
Capitol Hill
Catholic University-Brookland

Chevy Chase
Cleveland Park
Columbia Heights
Deanwood
Downtown
Dupont Circle
Foggy Bottom
Fort Totten-Upper Northeast
Foxhall Village

Friendship Heights
Georgetown
Glover Park
Kalorama
Ledroit Park
Logan Circle
Mount Pleasant
Mount Vernon Square

Petworth
Shaw
South West
Stadium-Armory
Takoma Park
The Palisades
U Street Corridor
Woodley Park

Neighborhood data provided by zillow.com

Washington rental rates

Bedrooms	Avg. rent	Min.	Max.
Studio	$1,504	$598	$5,035
1 Bdrm	$2,006	$693	$5,438
2 Bdrm	$2,725	$793	$7,183
3 Bdrm	$3,371	$1,924	$5,841

Washington crime rates

Washington crime rates are about 39% greater than the U.S. national crime average.

Violent crimes	1,347^{/ 100K}
National average	558^{/ 100K}
Property crimes	4,712^{/ 100K}
National average	3,814^{/ 100K}
City crime index	6,059^{/ 100K}
National crime index	4,372^{/ 100K}

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Washington transportation

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