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Mid-Rise Apartment
Columbia Heights, 2651 16th St NW | Washington, D.C.
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  •  Air Conditioning  
  •  Cat friendly
  •  Controlled Access
  •  Dog friendly
  •  Elevators
  •  Fitness Center
  •  Granite Countertops
  •  Hardwood Floors
  •  Laundry
  •  Parking Available
  •  Stainless Steel Appliances

User Rating

8.0
Great
5 Reviews

About this Location

Harris Teeter
6 min walk
Rock Creek & Potomac Parkway
15 min walk
Lots of bars and
restaurants nearby
S9 (bus) - 3 min
Green/Yellow (metro) - 10 min

Pricing 

Studio, 1 Bath
$1,930+
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
$2,300+

  • Bathrooms

    •  Bath Tubs

  • Building Related

    •  Elevators
    •  Smoke-Free Community

  • Included

    •  Basic Cable Included

  • Kitchen

    •  Dishwasher
    •  Garbage Disposal
    •  Gas Range
    •  Microwave
    •  Refrigerator
    •  Stove & Oven

  • Landscape

    •  Courtyard

  • Living Room

    •  Air Conditioning  
    •  Hardwood Floors

  • Pet Terms & Amenities

    •  Cat fee  
    •  Cat friendly
    •  Dog fee  
    •  Dog friendly
    •  Max Pet Weight  
    •  Max Pets Limit  
    •  Pet deposit for cats  
    •  Pet deposit for dogs  

  • Security & Maintenance

    •  Controlled Access
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Overall rating 8.0/10, based on 5 renter reviews Write a review

8.5
Location
6.2
Amenities
5.0
Management
6.2
Value
5.8
Social
7.3
Safety
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Solid but not perfect

It's a good building, very pretty with nice amenities like a gym and rooftop. The property management can take awhile to respond to things, and the commute is less than optimal.

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The Century

Nice building, decent management. Good neighborhood

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Great place

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Great place to live!

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The Century

The Century has a great location and value; however management is often not responsive to needs and while the building underwent extensive repair after the earthquake, the building continues to need maintenance in all the units (floors, AC units, fixtures, etc,). Maintenance staff are super friendly, but don't always have the ability to address all the issues in the building. Building does not appear to be taking any additional tenants as it has been sold. Equally, cockroaches are a constant (if not persistent) problem. In short, good deal, great location, but no frills.

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The Neighborhood

Signature Spots

dining 29 Recs

Federalist Pig
Far East Taco Grille
Ball or Nothing
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grocery 4 Recs

Harris Teeter
Trader Joe’s
Best World Supermarket
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convenience 2 Recs

Rite Aid
CVS Pharmacy
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fitness 34 Recs

Embrace Yoga
Solidcore
Fit 360 DC
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parks 5 Recs

Meridian Hill Park
Kalorama Park
Walter C Pierce Community Park
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coffee 18 Recs

Tryst
Philz Coffee
Sticky Fingers Sweets & Eats
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About Columbia Heights

Columbia Heights is a neighborhood which is a mesh of contemporary architecture and history which embraces different cultures extensively. The vibrant region has a flourishing nightlife at spots like the Meridian Pint or the Wonderland Ballroom where people can enjoy music and happy hours or simply ...
Walkable
Balanced
Noisy At Times
Cultural Oriented
Good Neighborhood
Proximity To Amenities
Great Restaurants And Bars
Median rents in Columbia Heights
Studio
$
1,600
1 Bedroom
$
2,150
2 Bedroom
$
2,950

Getting around Columbia Heights

Green/Yellow (metro)

10 min

S1/S2/S9 (bus)

3 min

S1/S2/S4 (bus)

3 min

D32/H2/H3 (bus)

5 min

90/96 (bus)

9 min

Parking Near The Century

No parking is available at The Century, but there is parking nearby.

Atlantic Parking Columbia Center

33 min
$243 / month

Laz 1500 Massachusetts Ave NW

32 min
$235 / month

Towne Park Courtyard Marriott

22 min
$300 / month
Parking rates are for informational purposes only and may vary — for most up to date pricing, please reach out to the garage directly.

Columbia Heights Reviews

61 reviews
Reviewed by AmericanU Graduate Student living at Highland Park at Columbia Heights
Columbia Heights is nearby lots of restaurants and bars and we live right next to the metro.
Reviewed by AmericanU Graduate Student living at Berkeley Condos
I love this neighborhood. Shopping, such as Target and Best Buy, is easily accessible. There are great restaurants featuring diverse food options. The neighborhood itself is very diverse, with a large Latino population and a mix of other races and ethnicities as well. There's a wonderful farmer's market on Saturday mornings. Meridian Hill, or Malcolm X Park, is nearby. Other neighborhoods with great bars and restaurants are within walking distance, including Petworth/Park View and the U Street Corridor. The metro ride to American University is quite long; I'd recommend taking a bus to Tenleytown and then taking the AU bus to campus.

Regarding neighborhood safety, there are occasionally shootings unfortunately. I have never personally felt unsafe even at night, but realize others might feel so.
Reviewed by Washington DC Resident living at Adams Court Condominiums
Great neighborhood for being close to Howard but slightly away at the same time (different vibe). Lots of restaurants and chill bars around plus (and more importantly), lots of grocery stores, gym, etc.

If you value quiet, try to go a block or two away from 14th street (which is a popular artery for fire engines / ambulances / police cars - i.e. lot of sirens).

Con: Increasing amounts of gentrification in this neighborhood is increasing rent prices
Reviewed by Howard Med Student living at Highview Apartments
There are so many things to do in the area and the majority of them are a 15-20 minute walk away. There are 2 metro stations (both on the Green line) which makes going to see the monuments and museums a 20 minute trip. The area is great for experiencing life in the city.
Reviewed by Howard Med Student living at Highland Park at Columbia Heights
There is always something going on! That is part of a city. I live across the street from Target, Bestbuy, Chiptole, liquor store, Cava, and CVS. Things are within walking distance (i.e., U-street is about 15 minute walk down 14th).
Reviewed by AmericanU Graduate Student living at Monroe Common
I love Columbia Heights! I'm two blocks off of 14th Street where transit (yellow/green) and stores are, including Giant, Target, Bed Bath & Beyond, and several eateries! It's also a quick walk to AdMo and U Street corridor.
Reviewed by DC Resident living at 1429 Girard Street
Nowhere else in DC is there such a melting pot of culture, food and things to do. Everything is in walking distance and there is no need for a car. If your are a foodie your a few blocks from U street or Adams Morgan,
Reviewed by GW Law Student living at N/a
It's not a great neighborhood intrinsically, nor is it particularly close to GW. But it's close to pretty much everything else while being far enough away/still being gentrified so that it's cheaper.

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