Washington, DC Short-Term Rental / Airbnb Analysis
Analyze rental property cap rates, cash-on-cash returns, and cashflow for short-term rental / airbnb investments in Washington, DC. Based on 30+ datapoints.
Washington, DC Short-Term Rental / Airbnb Investment Snapshot
Based on 30+ short-term rental / airbnb datapoints
Median Cap Rate
3.4%
Avg Cash on Cash
-14.7%
Median Cashflow
-$2,050/mo
Avg Rent Estimate
$5,134/mo
Avg Price
$1,022,086
Price Range
$275,000 - $2,499,000
Rent to Price
0.5%
low ratio
Positive Cashflow
9%
of analyzed properties
Recent real estate investor listings analysed as short-term rental / airbnb deals in Washington, DC
Washington, DC is a premium short-term rental market where property values drive long-term wealth. While cap rates are modest at 3.4%, the premium property prices reflect strong underlying demand. STR investors here typically benefit from appreciation alongside rental income.
Across 30+ analyzed properties, Washington, DC STR investments show a median monthly cashflow of -$2,050 with an average estimated nightly-rate-adjusted revenue of $5,134/month. These figures reflect real property data, not projections.
3327 Legation St NW, Washington, DC 20015
Price
$1,434,300
Rent
$4,278
CachFlow
-$6,280
CoC
-23.61
3643 Alton Pl NW, Washington, DC 20008
Price
$1,258,000
Rent
$6,371
CachFlow
-$4,461
CoC
-18.97
4910 Brandywine St NW, Washington, DC 20016
Price
$2,468,500
Rent
$6,065
CachFlow
-$11,420
CoC
-25.27
2604 31st St NW, Washington, DC 20008
Price
$3,595,600
Rent
$7,819
CachFlow
-$18,025
CoC
-27.76
Washington, DC Airbnb Market Insights
- •Median cashflow is -$2,050/month — careful deal selection is essential here
- •3.4% median cap rate is typical of appreciation-focused markets
- •At 9% positive cashflow rate, Washington, DC requires selective property picks
- •Premium market with properties from $275,000 to $2,499,000
- •Consider this market if your strategy favors equity growth with rental income covering holding costs