Zip codes with the most expensive rent in Washington, D.C.

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March 11, 2021
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Zip codes with the most expensive rent in Washington

In response to the coronavirus pandemic, the Census Bureau in April 2020 launched a Household Pulse Survey providing weekly updates on how individuals and families have been affected during the pandemic. Data show ongoing difficulties in finding work, affording food, and paying the rent. Meanwhile, the pandemic has created a "seesaw effect" on rent, with rental rates in the most expensive U.S. cities dropping while rental rates have gone up in historically less expensive areas.

Stacker compiled a list of zip codes with the most expensive rent in Washington using data from Zillow. Cities are ranked by the Zillow Observed Rent Index as of January 2021. Listings and images are from realtor.com. Keep reading to see whether your zip code made the list.

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#30. 22030 (Fairfax)

- Typical rent: $2,245
--- 8.5% above typical rent in metro
- 1 year rent change: -4.1%
--- #25 fastest falling rent among zip codes in metro
- 10 year rent change: +1.4%

- Pictured (for rent): 4879 Mayde Ct, Fairfax 22030 ($3,875, 4 bedrooms)

#29. 20814 (Bethesda)

- Typical rent: $2,246
--- 8.6% above typical rent in metro
- 1 year rent change: -4.8%
--- #18 fastest falling rent among zip codes in metro
- 10 year rent change: +0.4%

- Pictured (for rent): 4960 Fairmont Ave Apt Ph 3, Bethesda 20814 ($10,000, 3 bedrooms)

#28. 20147 (Ashburn)

- Typical rent: $2,255
--- 9.0% above typical rent in metro
- 1 year rent change: +2.0%
--- #41 fastest growing rent among zip codes in metro
- 10 year rent change: +11.4%

- Pictured (for rent): 20442 Northpark Dr, Ashburn 20147 ($4,950, 3 bedrooms)

#27. 22203 (Arlington)

- Typical rent: $2,267
--- 9.6% above typical rent in metro
- 1 year rent change: -5.8%
--- #15 fastest falling rent among zip codes in metro
- 10 year rent change: +1.8%

- Pictured (for rent): 900 N Taylor St Apt 2020, Arlington 22203 ($5,632, 2 bedrooms)

#26. 20194 (Reston)

- Typical rent: $2,274
--- 9.9% above typical rent in metro
- 1 year rent change: +0.8%
--- #51 fastest growing rent among zip codes in metro
- 10 year rent change: +13.0%

- Pictured (for rent): 1111 Northwind Dr, Reston 20194 ($4,200, 5 bedrooms)
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#25. 20005 (Washington)

- Typical rent: $2,279
--- 10.1% above typical rent in metro
- 1 year rent change: -8.8%
--- #6 fastest falling rent among zip codes in metro
- 10 year rent change: -5.3%

- Pictured (for rent): 733 15th St NW, Washington 20005 ($6,800, 2 bedrooms)

#24. 20001 (Washington)

- Typical rent: $2,282
--- 10.3% above typical rent in metro
- 1 year rent change: -8.4%
--- #7 fastest falling rent among zip codes in metro
- 10 year rent change: -5.0%

- Pictured (for rent): 925 H St NW Apt 810, Washington 20001 ($8,950, 2 bedrooms)

#23. 20037 (Washington)

- Typical rent: $2,284
--- 10.4% above typical rent in metro
- 1 year rent change: -6.5%
--- #11 fastest falling rent among zip codes in metro
- 10 year rent change: 0.0%

- Pictured (for rent): 1201 24th St NW, Washington 20037 ($16,000, 1 bedrooms)

#22. 20017 (Washington)

- Typical rent: $2,306
--- 11.5% above typical rent in metro
- 1 year rent change: -2.5%
--- #32 fastest falling rent among zip codes in metro
- 10 year rent change: +3.6%

- Pictured (for rent): 1227 Michigan Ave NE, Washington 20017 ($4,600, 5 bedrooms)

#21. 20166 (Sterling)

- Typical rent: $2,321
--- 12.2% above typical rent in metro
- 1 year rent change: +1.8%
--- #45 fastest growing rent among zip codes in metro
- 10 year rent change: +9.7%

- Pictured (for rent): 45159 Admiral Dr Unit 1214, Sterling 20166 ($2,800, 3 bedrooms)
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#20. 22181 (Vienna)

- Typical rent: $2,349
--- 13.5% above typical rent in metro
- 1 year rent change: +0.3%
--- #56 fastest growing rent among zip codes in metro
- 10 year rent change: +11.1%

- Pictured (for rent): 9745 Vale Rd NW, Vienna 22181 ($5,900, 5 bedrooms)

#19. 20004 (Washington)

- Typical rent: $2,358
--- 14.0% above typical rent in metro
- 1 year rent change: -3.8%
--- #27 fastest falling rent among zip codes in metro
- 10 year rent change: +0.6%

- Pictured (for rent): 616 E St NW Apt 918, Washington 20004 ($3,750, 2 bedrooms)

#18. 22153 (Springfield)

- Typical rent: $2,360
--- 14.1% above typical rent in metro
- 1 year rent change: +7.0%
--- #2 fastest growing rent among zip codes in metro
- 10 year rent change: +16.3%

- Pictured (for rent): 7567 Cloud Ct, Springfield 22153 ($3,500, 4 bedrooms)

#17. 22310 (Alexandria)

- Typical rent: $2,405
--- 16.2% above typical rent in metro
- 1 year rent change: -1.9%
--- #34 fastest falling rent among zip codes in metro
- 10 year rent change: +6.7%

- Pictured (for rent): 6618 Schurtz St, Alexandria 22310 ($4,950, 5 bedrooms)

#16. 20136 (Bristow)

- Typical rent: $2,417
--- 16.8% above typical rent in metro
- 1 year rent change: +3.4%
--- #24 fastest growing rent among zip codes in metro
- 10 year rent change: +11.1%

- Pictured (for rent): 13566 Wyecrosse Ct, Bristow 20136 ($3,150, 5 bedrooms)
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#15. 20007 (Washington)

- Typical rent: $2,432
--- 17.5% above typical rent in metro
- 1 year rent change: +3.9%
--- #20 fastest growing rent among zip codes in metro
- 10 year rent change: +13.9%

- Pictured (for rent): 2507 Foxhall Rd NW, Washington 20007 ($42,000, 8 bedrooms)

#14. 22180 (Vienna)

- Typical rent: $2,446
--- 18.2% above typical rent in metro
- 1 year rent change: +0.1%
--- #59 fastest growing rent among zip codes in metro
- 10 year rent change: +8.4%

- Pictured (for rent): 104 Market Sq NW Unit 27, Vienna 22180 ($4,850, 3 bedrooms)

#13. 20176 (Leesburg)

- Typical rent: $2,455
--- 18.7% above typical rent in metro
- 1 year rent change: +1.8%
--- #44 fastest growing rent among zip codes in metro
- 10 year rent change: +12.0%

- Pictured (for rent): 701 Chimney Ct NE, Leesburg 20176 ($3,350, 4 bedrooms)

#12. 22309 (Alexandria)

- Typical rent: $2,457
--- 18.8% above typical rent in metro
- 1 year rent change: -0.3%
--- #42 fastest falling rent among zip codes in metro
- 10 year rent change: +22.6%

- Pictured (for rent): 4006 Buckman Rd, Alexandria 22309 ($2,900, 3 bedrooms)

#11. 22152 (Springfield)

- Typical rent: $2,457
--- 18.8% above typical rent in metro
- 1 year rent change: +0.9%
--- #50 fastest growing rent among zip codes in metro
- 10 year rent change: +11.0%

- Pictured (for rent): 7113 Hadlow Ct, Springfield 22152 ($3,350, 6 bedrooms)
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#10. 20105 (Aldie)

- Typical rent: $2,469
--- 19.3% above typical rent in metro
- 1 year rent change: +0.1%
--- #60 fastest growing rent among zip codes in metro
- 10 year rent change: +8.1%

- Pictured (for rent): 41681 Overmyer Ter, Aldie 20105 ($2,600, 4 bedrooms)

#9. 20152 (Chantilly)

- Typical rent: $2,490
--- 20.3% above typical rent in metro
- 1 year rent change: +6.5%
--- #4 fastest growing rent among zip codes in metro
- 10 year rent change: +12.7%

- Pictured (for rent): 42345 Astors Beachwood Ct, Chantilly 20152 ($4,450, 5 bedrooms)

#8. 20148 (Ashburn)

- Typical rent: $2,614
--- 26.3% above typical rent in metro
- 1 year rent change: +4.3%
--- #16 fastest growing rent among zip codes in metro
- 10 year rent change: +13.1%

- Pictured (for rent): 42299 Crawford Ter, Brambleton 20148 ($3,350, 4 bedrooms)

#7. 22315 (Alexandria)

- Typical rent: $2,642
--- 27.7% above typical rent in metro
- 1 year rent change: +0.4%
--- #55 fastest growing rent among zip codes in metro
- 10 year rent change: +9.6%

- Pictured (for rent): 7765 Belvale Dr, Alexandria 22315 ($4,500, 3 bedrooms)

#6. 22043 (Falls Church)

- Typical rent: $2,743
--- 32.6% above typical rent in metro
- 1 year rent change: -0.9%
--- #39 fastest falling rent among zip codes in metro
- 10 year rent change: +5.7%

- Pictured (for rent): 1745 Anderson Rd, Falls Church 22043 ($4,800, 5 bedrooms)
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#5. 22182 (Vienna)

- Typical rent: $2,799
--- 35.3% above typical rent in metro
- 1 year rent change: -9.7%
--- #1 fastest falling rent among zip codes in metro
- 10 year rent change: -0.7%

- Pictured (for rent): 1351 Blairstone Dr, Vienna 22182 ($11,000, 8 bedrooms)

#4. 20854 (Potomac)

- Typical rent: $3,044
--- 47.1% above typical rent in metro
- 1 year rent change: 0.0%
--- #61 fastest growing rent among zip codes in metro
- 10 year rent change: +5.1%

- Pictured (for rent): 11622 Highland Farm Rd, Potomac 20854 ($17,500, 6 bedrooms)

#3. 20817 (Bethesda)

- Typical rent: $3,290
--- 59.0% above typical rent in metro
- 1 year rent change: +1.2%
--- #49 fastest growing rent among zip codes in metro
- 10 year rent change: +7.4%

- Pictured (for rent): 8111 River Rd Unit 116, Bethesda 20817 ($9,000, 3 bedrooms)

#2. 22101 (McLean)

- Typical rent: $3,425
--- 65.5% above typical rent in metro
- 1 year rent change: +0.7%
--- #52 fastest growing rent among zip codes in metro
- 10 year rent change: +10.6%

- Pictured (for rent): 1347 Kirby Rd, McLean 22101 ($14,979, 4 bedrooms)

#1. 20816 (Bethesda)

- Typical rent: $3,673
--- 77.5% above typical rent in metro
- 1 year rent change: +3.1%
--- #27 fastest growing rent among zip codes in metro
- 10 year rent change: +11.3%

- Pictured (for rent): 5123 Willet Bridge Rd, Bethesda 20816 ($5,500, 3 bedrooms)
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