If you’re looking for affordable rents in the D.C. area, a region known for being one of the most expensive in the nation, you’ve come to the right place. Curbed DC reached out to Zillow to learn about which areas are a renter’s paradise in terms of prices.
First, Zillow compiled a list of neighborhoods that are declining the most on an annual basis, which might make them more affordable next year compared to this year.
Fastest declining year-over-year rents in the D.C. area
| Neighborhood | Median Rent (11/2016) | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| Neighborhood | Median Rent (11/2016) | YoY Change |
| Potomac Yard-Potomac Greens | $3,322 | -5.50% |
| Wesley Heights | $2,848 | -5.40% |
| Olde Glebe | $4,920 | -4.40% |
| Spring Valley | $6,308 | -4.30% |
| Takoma | $2,413 | -4.20% |
Next up, you’ll be able to find the least expensive median monthly rents in the D.C. area, compiled by Zillow.
Least expensive median monthly rents in the D.C. metro area
| Neighborhood | Median Rent (11/2016) | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| Neighborhood | Median Rent (11/2016) | YoY Change |
| Fairfax Village | $1,400 | 3.10% |
| Garfield Heights | $1,458 | -1.40% |
| Columbia Heights West | $1,538 | -4.00% |
| Bull Run | $1,579 | -0.60% |
| Sudley | $1,702 | 2.20% |
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