HUD Open Data · FY 2026
What is the Fair Market Rent in District of Columbia, DC?
Last updated: FY2026, effective October 1, 2025
In District of Columbia, District of Columbia, the FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom is $2,246 a month. Rents run from $1,953 for a studio up to $3,332 for a four-bedroom, with the full breakdown by unit size below. HUD sets these rates each year, and housing authorities use them to set Section 8 voucher payment standards. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development and Research, FY2026 Fair Market Rents, effective October 1, 2025.
2-Bedroom FMR in District of Columbia and Neighbouring Counties
| Unit size | Monthly FMR (FY 2026) |
|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $1,953 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,015 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,246 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,835 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,332 |
How does District of Columbia compare?
2-bedroom Fair Market Rent ranked against all counties in District of Columbia.
Higher rent than 100% of counties in District of Columbia · 1st of 1
| # | County | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia(you are here) | $2,246 |
| 1 | District of Columbia(you are here) | $2,246 |
More data for District of Columbia, District of Columbia
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ZIP codes in District of Columbia
The FMR figures above apply to all 221 ZIP codes in District of Columbia.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Fair Market Rent in District of Columbia, DC for 2026?
In District of Columbia, District of Columbia, a two-bedroom has a Fair Market Rent of $2,246 a month for FY2026, and rents range from $1,953 for a studio to $3,332 for a four-bedroom. The full breakdown by unit size is in the table above. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development and Research, FY2026 Fair Market Rents.
What is the 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent in District of Columbia, DC?
A two-bedroom in District of Columbia, District of Columbia has a Fair Market Rent of $2,246 a month under HUD's FY2026 figures.
When do Fair Market Rents in District of Columbia become effective?
FY2026 Fair Market Rents became effective October 1, 2025 and apply through September 30, 2026.
How does HUD calculate Fair Market Rents?
HUD calculates FMRs as the 40th percentile of gross rents paid by recent movers for standard-quality units in a metropolitan area or non-metropolitan county. Data comes from the American Community Survey (ACS).
How do I find Fair Market Rent by ZIP code in District of Columbia, DC?
Every ZIP code in District of Columbia has its own Fair Market Rent page — see the "ZIP codes in District of Columbia" list above. Each ZIP page lists studio through 4-bedroom FMRs for FY2026.
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