Living in Adams Morgan, Washington DC

Monthly rent in USD ($). First-hand contracts come straight from the landlord or housing company. Second-hand contracts are sublets, and they usually cost more.

Within AffordWhere's Washington DC dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about $2,350/month — roughly 6% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 6 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run $2,700 - $3,200/month and three-bedrooms $3,300 - $4,000/month on second-hand contracts. At 15 minutes to the center by bus, it sits about as central as most Washington DC areas in the set. On safety it rates 3/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the eclectic, nightlife, diverse tags, it may suit value-conscious renters and students.

Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Columbia Heights. For a shorter commute, see Capitol Hill.

Rent figures reflect official statistics compiled January 2026. See data sources.

OpenStreetMap maps Calvert Street Terminal as the nearest rail stop, Unity Park as nearby green space and Yes! Organic as the nearest supermarket around the Adams Morgan reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance. It also shows a large number of cafés and restaurants mapped within about 700m of that point.

Amenity data from OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License (ODbL). The extracted amenity dataset is published under the same license.

How much is rent in Adams Morgan, Washington DC?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Adams Morgan costs $2,100 - $2,600/month (second-hand contract) or $1,900 - $2,300/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from $2,700 - $3,200/month, and a 3-bedroom from $3,300 - $4,000/month.

Is Adams Morgan safe for expats?

Adams Morgan has a safety rating of 3/5 (Moderate) on our scale. That is mid-scale; standard urban precautions are advisable.

How long is the commute from Adams Morgan to Washington DC center?

The commute from Adams Morgan to Washington DC city center takes approximately 15 minutes by bus.

What is Adams Morgan like to live in?

Eclectic neighborhood with diverse nightlife. International restaurants and vintage shops. In our data it is tagged as eclectic, nightlife, diverse.