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Pentagon City, 520 12th St S | Arlington
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  •  Cat friendly
  •  Dog friendly
  •  Fitness Programs
  •  Granite Countertops
  •  Private Balconies
  •  Private Decks
  •  Resident Lounge
  •  Stainless Steel Appliances
  •  Sun Deck
  •  Surface Parking Lot
  •  Swimming Pool  
  •  Washer/Dryer In Unit

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7.9
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7 Reviews

About this Location

Whole Foods Market
2 min walk
Blue/Yellow (metro) - 7 min
42/87/87A (bus) - 5 min
Lots of bars and
restaurants nearby
In a quiet
neighborhood
Long Bridge Park
9 min walk

Pricing 
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Studio, 1 Bath
$2,381+
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
$2,246+
2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath
$4,041+
2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
$2,826+
3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
$4,676+
  • Bedrooms

    •  Walk-in Closets
  • Building Related

    •  Elevators
    •  Smoke-Free Community
  • Convenience

    •  Business Center
    •  Conference Rooms with A/V Capabilities
    •  Dry Cleaning Valet Service
    •  On-site ATM
    •  Package Receiving
  • Entertainment

    •  Coffee Bar
    •  Game Room
    •  Grilling Station
    •  Resident Events
    •  Resident Lounge
    •  Sun Deck
    •  Theater Room
  • Kitchen

    •  Dishwasher
    •  Garbage Disposal
    •  Granite Countertops
    •  Microwave
    •  Refrigerator
    •  Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Landscape

    •  Courtyard
  • Laundry

    •  Washer/Dryer In Unit
  • Living Room

    •  Central A/C
    •  Wall-to-Wall Carpets
  • Parking & Transportation

    •  Bike Storage
    •  Electric Car Charging Stations
    •  Surface Parking Lot
  • Pet Terms & Amenities

    •  Cat fee  
    •  Cat friendly
    •  Dog fee  
    •  Dog friendly
    •  Max Pets Limit  
  • Security & Maintenance

    •  24-Hour Front Desk
    •  Controlled Access
  • Sports & Fitness

    •  Fitness Programs
    •  Swimming Pool  
  • Storage

    •  Additional Storage Available
    •  Pantry Closet
  • View

    •  Amazing Views
    •  Private Balconies
    •  Private Decks
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Overall rating 7.9/10, based on 7 renter reviews Write a review

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8.1
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8.6
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Dangerous Elevators

Do NOT move here if you value your personal safety. In May, I was injured in an elevator fall in The Bartlett (Arlington, VA). I had to be rescued by the Arlington Fire Department and crawled out a small gap the Fire Department made in cranking on the elevator. After rescue I immediately went to Urgent Care.

I told The Bartlett staff about the event and only received an email they were sorry it happened and that "the elevators have been having issues."

The elevators have had issues since at least 2019 and before. There have been numerous falls. Yes, the ELEVATOR FALLS 1-2 floors. There have been numerous people stuck requiring rescue.

The Bartlett's reply, "We have passed inspection." Not "are you ok?" "Do you need assistance." Or "how can we help."

Since the May 24th fall, I've been temporarily stuck, not requiring Fire Department Rescue 2 more times. I immediately told The Bartlett and have not received reply.

As of October 2024, The Bartlett management has reached out to me, but just to hear my concerns.

If you were injured in a Bartlett elevator fall too within the last 5 years, please let me know: thebartlettelevatorfall@yahoo.com

I have created this email to locate other victims of these events and will share with my lawyer.

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Great place

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The Bartlett

For the most part its been great. Its a good mix of families, older couples, and college students so the apartment complex isn't too loud. There is a lot of construction going on in the area as the new Amazon headquarters is being built across the street. There is a pool, several lounge areas, and a nice gym. Management and the front desk have been easy to get a hold of and are typically very accommodating. The apartment complex is also very convenient as it is located right down the street from the metro and is above a whole foods. The apartments are one of the more affordable nicer options in the area as well.

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The Bartlett

Great location. Whole foods in same building with private entrance. Close to metro, mall, and Harris Teeter

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IN LOVE

This apartment complex is only two years old and I absolutely love it here. It's about a 35 minute commute to campus (door to door). It's located a 5min walk from the metro and is right near a Starbucks, mall, restaurants, Costco, TJMaxx, the works. It also has a Whole Foods and coffee shop IN THE BUILDING. It has a rooftop pool, with a great view of the city, and a huge gym. Additionally, it has a large work bar where you can use desktop computers and print for free.

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Great New Building

The building was built within the last year and has a great view of the city/Pentagon. It's a pet friendly building with all the amenities you need. Basically, the view and amenities is what caught my attention. It's also conveniently located near the mall.

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The Neighborhood

Signature Spots

dining 38 Recs

Extreme Pizza - Arlington
Extreme Pizza
honeygrow
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grocery 2 Recs

Whole Foods Market
Costco
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convenience 1 Rec

CVS Pharmacy
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fitness 12 Recs

Pure Barre
Orangetheory Fitness
CorePower Yoga
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parks 8 Recs

Long Bridge Park
Virginia Highlands Park
Grace Murray Hopper Park
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coffee 15 Recs

Paramount Cafe
Dickey’s Frozen Custard
Lily Bubble Tea and Smoothie
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About Pentagon City

Pentagon City is an exceptional destination for individuals who enjoy food and fashion. Located in Arlington, just across the Potomac from Washington, DC, Pentagon City offers a small city feel that is distinct from the downtown atmosphere. With its excellent walkability score and proximity to the P...
Safe
Busy
Walkable
Well-lit
Dog Friendly
Easy Commute
Noisy At Times
Median rents in Pentagon City
Studio
$
1,750
1 Bedroom
$
2,050
2 Bedroom
$
2,600

Getting around Pentagon City


Pentagon City Reviews

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Pentagon City is nice and fairly quiet, which is good for studying. There are some students around but it's mostly families and working individuals. There's not a ton to do, but there are some nice places to walk, and there is a good array of restaurants. The apartment is close to a Harris Teeter and a Whole Foods and Costco.
Safe. Feels like a retirement community. Drivers stop to let you cross the street to the apartment.

For the metro, the ride itself is about 20 min. I just budget in extra time for walking and not wanting to arrive just on time. It shouldn't take 45 minutes to get to school unless they're doing maintenance. Then, add 10 minutes.
The Crystal City and Pentagon City area has a lot of restaurants and shopping in convenient walking distance. The area tends to clear out after 5 on weekdays, but is often busy on weekends, mostly with tourists. I have always felt safe walking alone in the area at whatever time of day/night.
There is not a lot of green space, unless you count Long Bridge "Park", which is a dead-end, cement "bridge" that looks over soccer and baseball fields with some views of D.C.
The location is great. It's a 7 minute walk to the blue line metro, and the total commute to campus is 25 minutes (when the blue line is running properly). An uber takes about 12 minutes and costs an average of $5 per ride (with uber pool). Pentagon City has just about everything you could need. There is a Whole Foods across the street, and the Fashion Center mall is right next to the metro station. There are restaurants, coffee shops, and convenience stores, and a very well maintained public park.
General vibe is 30-somethings wanting to settle down, lots of dogs. Not a huge social scene (which I'm A-OK with).

Pros:
-Very metro-accessible (blue/yellow, so can get into the city in multiple directions if there are delays)
-Walkable - easy to get to grocery store, Pentagon City mall, library, restaurants, etc. within minutes
-Quiet and safe, and generally well-lit in the evenings

Cons:
-I'd like to see a few more restaurant options. There are good casual dining options, like Naked Pizza, California Pizza Kitchen, and the mall food court, but besides Bonefish Grill there's not much a step up from that.
-I don't feel much sense of community, and don't know my neighbors. Not as diverse-seeming as other parts of DC.
The Pentagon City area is safe, quiet (except for big shopping weekends!), and well-lit. Grocery store (Harris Teeter) and tons of other shopping options for all other needs. The metro station is convenient to all area apartment complexes. Great green space/parks across from mall with lots of walking paths. Closest churches however are on 23rd St in Crystal City -- which is not too far of a walk in good weather!
There are dining and shopping options galore. A massive three story shopping mall directly across the street. There are multiple parks in the area and grocery shopping options are within a 15 minute walk. There is a public library nearby and many bus routes.
Safe, affordable. Easy walking access to restaurants and grocery store. Quick access to D.C. via Blue/Yellow lines.

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