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- Air Conditioning
- Cat friendly
- Controlled Access
- Dog friendly
- Fitness Center
- Granite Countertops
- Hardwood Floors
- High Ceilings
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Surface Parking Lot
- Wall-to-Wall Carpets
- Washer/Dryer In Unit
About this Location
Streets Market & Cafe
5 min walk
5 min walk
Lots of bars and
restaurants nearby
restaurants nearby
Rock Creek & Potomac Parkway
19 min walk
19 min walk
In a quiet
neighborhood
neighborhood
Green/Yellow (metro) - 13 min
54 (bus) - 1 min
54 (bus) - 1 min
Pricing
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
$1,209+
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Smoke-Free Community
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Electricity Included
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Gas Included
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Heat Included
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Water Included
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Kitchen
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Dishwasher
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Microwave
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Refrigerator
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Stainless Steel Appliances
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Stove & Oven
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Landscape
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Courtyard
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Laundry
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Washer/Dryer In Unit
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Living Room
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Air Conditioning
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Hardwood Floors
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High Ceilings
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Wall-to-Wall Carpets
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Parking & Transportation
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Surface Parking Lot
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Pet Terms & Amenities
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Cat friendly
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Dog friendly
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Security & Maintenance
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24 Hour Emergency Maintenance
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Controlled Access
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View
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Amazing Views
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Overall rating 10/10, based on 1 renter review Write a review
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Location
6.0
Amenities
9.0
Management
8.0
Value
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Love my building
Great price in a great location! Also, since it’s a newer building, I have a washer/dryer in my apartment which is really hard to find in DC. Whenever any issues have arisen, management has been reasonable at fixing it in a timely manner. Sometimes you do have to followup however. Overall, I've been happy with my decision to live here!
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May 29, 2015
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1 bed / 1 bath
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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 ...
Median rents in Columbia Heights
Studio
$
1,600
1 Bedroom
$
2,150
2 Bedroom
$
2,950
Getting around Columbia Heights
Green/Yellow (metro)
13 min
54 (bus)
1 min
S1/S2/S9 (bus)
6 min
D32 (bus)
7 min
64 (bus)
8 min
Columbia Heights Reviews
61 reviews
Columbia Heights is nearby lots of restaurants and bars and we live right next to the metro.
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.
Regarding neighborhood safety, there are occasionally shootings unfortunately. I have never personally felt unsafe even at night, but realize others might feel so.
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
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
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.
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).
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.
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,
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.