2024 · District of Columbia
Rental yield in District of Columbia
In 2024, the typical rental in District of Columbia produced a gross yield of 3.2% — $1,931/mo median rent against a $733K median home value, ranking 50th of 51 states.
3.2%
Gross rental yield
below the 4.9% U.S. median
$1,931/mo
Median gross rent
incl. utilities (ACS)
$733K
Median home value
owner-occupied (ACS)
District of Columbia metros by yield
Metropolitan areas in District of Columbia with at least 65,000 residents, ranked by gross rental yield.
| Metro | Gross yield | Median rent | Median value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 4.0% | $2,037/mo | $605K |
Frequently asked questions
What is the gross rental yield in District of Columbia?
In 2024, District of Columbia had a gross rental yield of 3.2% — $1,931/mo median gross rent against a $733K median home value. That ranks 50th of 51 states (1 = highest yield). Nationally the figure was 4.9%.
Which District of Columbia metros have the best rental yield?
Among District of Columbia metros covered by the data, gross yield was highest in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (4.0%).
Does this account for expenses or financing?
No. Gross yield is a top-line market screen — it excludes property taxes, insurance, vacancy, management, and financing. Use it to compare markets, then run a specific deal through a cap-rate or cash-flow calculator.
How investors finance deals in District of Columbia
Yield shows where the numbers work; our Investor Financing Report for District of Columbia shows the rate premium, denial rate, and DSCR lending investors face there.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates. Gross rental yield = (median gross rent × 12) ÷ median home value. A market screen, not a net return.