Living in Georgetown, 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 $2,650/month — roughly 6% above the city median, and among the pricier of the 6 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run $3,100 - $3,600/month and three-bedrooms $3,800 - $4,600/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 4/5, around the middle in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the historic, upscale, waterfront tags, it may suit renters weighing rent against commute.

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 Georgetown Ferry Landing as the nearest rail stop, Volta Park as nearby green space and Streets Market as the nearest supermarket around the Georgetown 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 Georgetown, Washington DC?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Georgetown costs $2,400 - $2,900/month (second-hand contract) or $2,200 - $2,600/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from $3,100 - $3,600/month, and a 3-bedroom from $3,800 - $4,600/month.

Is Georgetown safe for expats?

Georgetown has a safety rating of 4/5 (Safe) on our scale. That is one of the higher ratings on the 1-5 scale; as always, check specific streets and visit at different times before signing a lease.

How long is the commute from Georgetown to Washington DC center?

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

What is Georgetown like to live in?

Historic waterfront district. Cobblestone streets, upscale boutiques, and Georgetown University. In our data it is tagged as historic, upscale, waterfront.