2026 BAH · The Pentagon
The Pentagon BAH and the rents it covers
E-5 with dependents: $3,132/mo. 123 of 124 communities within 25 miles that post a rent list one at or under it.
- 124 communities within 25 mi post a verified rent
- 123 post a rent at or under E-5 with-dependents BAH ($3,132)
- Lowest posted: $899/mo at Tempo (base rent; fees may be extra)
- Rents checked against each property’s own website: October 28, 2026
- Fees: 38 of 124 post a total monthly price incl. required fees; the rest post base rent, fees may be extra
BAH by pay grade, and how many posted rents fit
| Pay grade | With dependents | Rents at or under | Without | Rents at or under |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-4 | $3,096 | 123 of 124 | $2,409 | 108 of 124 |
| E-5 | $3,132 | 123 of 124 | $2,832 | 122 of 124 |
| E-6 | $3,759 | 124 of 124 | $3,057 | 123 of 124 |
| E-7 | $3,855 | 124 of 124 | $3,099 | 123 of 124 |
| W-2 | $3,894 | 124 of 124 | $3,258 | 123 of 124 |
| O-1 | $3,213 | 123 of 124 | $3,054 | 123 of 124 |
| O-2 | $3,753 | 124 of 124 | $3,126 | 123 of 124 |
| O-3 | $4,020 | 124 of 124 | $3,531 | 123 of 124 |
| O-4 | $4,410 | 124 of 124 | $3,855 | 124 of 124 |
Housing area: Washington, DC METRO AREA (DC053). 2026 BAH, source: DTMO. Counts use the lowest verified posted rent per community within 25 miles (straight-line), the same rule as the BAH tool.
Closest communities posting a rent at or under E-5 BAH
- Sage · ≈ 0.5 mi · from $1,726/mo (base rent; fees may be extra) · checked October 28, 2026
- Lenox Club Apartments · ≈ 0.5 mi · from $2,125/mo (base rent; fees may be extra) · checked October 28, 2026
- The Acadia at Metropolitan Park · ≈ 0.6 mi · from $2,322/mo (base rent; fees may be extra) · checked October 28, 2026
- The Gramercy · ≈ 0.7 mi · from $2,473/mo (base rent; fees may be extra) · checked October 28, 2026
- Crystal Square · ≈ 0.8 mi · from $2,235/mo (base rent; fees may be extra) · checked October 28, 2026
- Crystal Flats · ≈ 0.9 mi · from $2,295/mo (base rent; fees may be extra) · checked October 28, 2026
- Parc View Apartments · ≈ 1.0 mi · from $2,049/mo (base rent; fees may be extra) · checked October 28, 2026
- Crystal House · ≈ 1.0 mi · from $1,540/mo (total monthly, incl. required fees) · checked October 28, 2026
- Bennett Park Apartments · ≈ 2.0 mi · from $1,800/mo (base rent; fees may be extra) · checked October 28, 2026
- The Wendy · ≈ 2.1 mi · from $2,731/mo (total monthly, incl. required fees) · checked October 28, 2026
Showing up to 10 of 123. Lowest posted price per community; a fit means at least one floor plan is at or under the BAH amount, not that every unit is.
Every pay grade
E-5 with dependents: $3,132/mo · without: $2,832/mo
Housing area: Washington, DC METRO AREA (DC053), based on ZIP 22214 near the installation. 2026 BAH, source: DTMO.
All pay grades
| Pay grade | With dependents | Without |
|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $3,096 | $2,409 |
| E-2 | $3,096 | $2,409 |
| E-3 | $3,096 | $2,409 |
| E-4 | $3,096 | $2,409 |
| E-5 | $3,132 | $2,832 |
| E-6 | $3,759 | $3,057 |
| E-7 | $3,855 | $3,099 |
| E-8 | $3,957 | $3,261 |
| E-9 | $4,128 | $3,447 |
| W-1 | $3,780 | $3,096 |
| W-2 | $3,894 | $3,258 |
| W-3 | $4,023 | $3,471 |
| W-4 | $4,167 | $3,777 |
| W-5 | $4,350 | $3,876 |
| O-1E | $3,870 | $3,129 |
| O-2E | $4,002 | $3,405 |
| O-3E | $4,197 | $3,753 |
| O-1 | $3,213 | $3,054 |
| O-2 | $3,753 | $3,126 |
| O-3 | $4,020 | $3,531 |
| O-4 | $4,410 | $3,855 |
| O-5 | $4,692 | $3,909 |
| O-6 | $4,731 | $3,999 |
| O-7 | $4,770 | $4,071 |
Source: U.S. Department of Defense, Defense Travel Management Office, 2026 BAH rate file (BAH-ASCII-2026.zip, includes the May 13, 2026 revision), travel.dod.mil. Your actual BAH depends on your orders; check with your finance office.
Questions
What is the 2026 BAH at The Pentagon for an E-5 with dependents?
$3,132 a month with dependents and $2,832 without, for the Washington, DC METRO AREA housing area (DC053). Source: DTMO 2026 BAH rates.
How many rentals near The Pentagon fit E-5 BAH?
123 of the 124 communities within 25 miles that post a verified rent list a price at or under $3,132 a month (E-5 with dependents). Rents were checked against each property’s own website (October 28, 2026).
Do the posted rents near The Pentagon include fees?
38 of 124 communities post a total monthly price that includes required fees. The rest post base rent, so required fees may be extra.
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