Capitol Hill, Washington, DC—20003

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Capitol Hill, Washington, DC is $2,720, with a year-over-year rent change of -8.4%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Capitol Hill, Washington, DC is studios: $1,980, 1-bedrooms: $2,190, 2-bedrooms: $3,520, 3-bedrooms: $3,610, 4-bedrooms: $3,560. The most common rental property sizes in Capitol Hill, Washington, DC are 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 52.5% and 28.9% of the rental stock.

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Capitol Hill, Washington, DC has a population of 36,200, which has increased by 16.0% over the past 5 years. Capitol Hill, Washington, DC is a less popular place for families, as children make up 11.8% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 80.8% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are many residents working remotely, with 32.0% reporting working from home.

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Capitol Hill, Washington, DC is a predominantly white area, with 61.9% of the population identifying as white. The white population has grown by 3.3% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Capitol Hill, Washington, DC is black, making up 23.3% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 7.1% of the population in Capitol Hill, Washington, DC, and this percentage has increased by 14.5% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Capitol Hill, Washington, DC under the Section 8 program is 5.1%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In Capitol Hill, Washington, DC, all tracked home sizes have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting strong Section 8 opportunity across the board.