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Cathedral Heights, 4201 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest | Washington, D.C.
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  •  Building Laundry Room
  •  Cat friendly
  •  Controlled Access
  •  Dog friendly
  •  Fitness Center
  •  Granite Countertops
  •  Hardwood Floors  
  •  Minimum Lease Term  
  •  Parking Garage
  •  Resident Lounge
  •  Stainless Steel Appliances
  •  Surface Parking Lot  

User Rating

6.3
Average
28 Reviews

About this Location

Berkshire Food & Drug
3 min walk
Bus Stops on Mass Ave
Glover-Archbold Park
3 min walk

Pricing 

Studio, 1 Bath
$1,468+
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
$1,911+
2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
$3,333+
Schedule Appointment At
(202) 362-4200

  • Bedrooms

    •  Walk-in Closets

  • Building Related

    •  Elevators

  • Convenience

    •  Business Center
    •  Package Receiving

  • Entertainment

    •  Game Room
    •  Resident Lounge

  • Included

    •  Electricity Included
    •  Gas Included
    •  Heat Included
    •  Sewage Included
    •  Trash/Recycling Included
    •  Water Included

  • Kitchen

    •  Dishwasher
    •  Granite Countertops
    •  Microwave
    •  Refrigerator
    •  Stove & Oven

  • Landscape

    •  Courtyard

  • Laundry

    •  Building Laundry Room

  • Lease Terms

    •  Application Fee  
    •  Minimum Lease Term  
    •  Move-in Fee
    •  Online Rent Payment

  • Living Room

    •  Air Conditioning  
    •  Ceiling Fans (some units)
    •  Hardwood Floors (some units)
    •  High Ceilings
    •  Wall-to-Wall Carpets (some units)

  • Parking & Transportation

    •  Bike Storage
    •  Electric Car Charging Stations
    •  Parking Garage
    •  Surface Parking Lot  

  • Pet Terms & Amenities

    •  Cat fee  
    •  Cat friendly
    •  Dog fee  
    •  Dog friendly
    •  Max Pet Weight  
    •  Max Pets Limit  

  • Security & Maintenance

    •  24 Hour Emergency Maintenance
    •  24-Hour Front Desk
    •  Controlled Access
    •  Gated Community

  • Sports & Fitness

    •  Fitness Center

  • Storage

    •  Additional Storage Available
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Overall rating 6.3/10, based on 28 renter reviews Write a review

8.9
Location
6.7
Amenities
5.4
Management
6.7
Value
5.3
Social
8.0
Safety
Excellent
1
Great
7
Good
13
Average
6
Terrible
1

The Berkshire reviews and highlights

  • parking is really good
  • location is quite safe
  • the apartment is filled with elderly people and college students
  • maintenance staff are quite good and helpful
  • barely hear any street noise
  • they have made improvements such as a newly renovated gym and nice convenience store
  • far from downtown DC
  • there's a free school shuttle bus that takes you to Tenleytown metro and local shops
  • close to the metro and has a bus stop right outside
  • utilities included
  • elevators are fast
  • the staff are really helpful
  • I see bugs appearing once in a while
  • location was great for school
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Convenient for American Univ. Students and the Red Line

The Berkshire Apartment is very convenient if you are a student at American University or work on the red line due to the N2 and N3 bus line picking up right across the street! They have made improvements such as a newly renovated gym and nice convenience store.

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  • Roommates
  • 1 bed / 1 bath
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Typical Off-Campus on campus experience

The Berks was an average place to live for a student first time living off campus. It was both off-campus yet somewhat still on-campus. This is because American University rents some of the floors out for students. The location was great for school. Close to the metro and has a bus stop right outside. The management was poor, amenities were average. Honestly, this place is nothing too special but will work for students wanting to try life on their own.

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  • 2 beds / 2 baths
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Pricey but convenient

I'm a student at American U and the location is great. Campus is a short walk away and there's a convenience store close by. There is also a bus stop in front of the building that will take you to the metro if you need to get into DC. The building is nice and it doesn't seem like the walls are too thin. My studio is spacious enough and I had no problems fitting all of my things in there. The staff was also really helpful and I didn't have any problems moving in. The price I'm paying for a studio seems high and I'm planning on moving out once I find something close to campus that's cheaper.

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  • Studio / 1 bath
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Berkshires

This apartment is filled with elderly people and college students, making it quite an interesting atmosphere. It's nothing fancy, but the housing is adequate for two people in a one bedroom. The location is away from all the hustle and bustle of DC and near Rock Creek Park.

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The Neighborhood

Signature Spots

dining 31 Recs

2 Amys Neapolitan Pizzeria
Al Dente
Chef Geoff’s
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grocery 1 Rec

Whole Foods Market
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convenience 2 Recs

Rite Aid
Berkshire Food & Drug
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fitness 11 Recs

Glover Archbold Trail
Solidcore
Zengo Cycle
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parks 4 Recs

Turtle Park
Newark Street Dog Park
Battery Kemble Park
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coffee 9 Recs

Starbucks
Davenport Coffee Lounge
Starbucks
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About Cathedral Heights

Cathedral Heights is a historical neighborhood with an easy commute, convenient accessibility and great restaurants and bars. With the theme of history, this neighborhood has learned to embrace a more contemporary lifestyle with hang out spots like Barcelona Restaurant & Wine Bar or fitness oppo...
Safe
Walkable
Developing
Suburban Feel
Convenient Commute
Easy Accessibility
Proximity To Amenities
Median rents in Cathedral Heights
Studio
$
2,000
1 Bedroom
$
2,700
2 Bedroom
$
3,200

Getting around Cathedral Heights

N4 (bus)

1 min

M4/N2 (bus)

7 min

96 (bus)

14 min

31/33/37 (bus)

15 min

Parking at The Berkshire

Surface Parking Lot

Free surface parking lot adjacent to building

Parking Garage

Parking Near The Berkshire

Atlantic Parking 3201 New Mexico Ave NW

9 min
$150 / month
Parking rates are for informational purposes only and may vary — for most up to date pricing, please reach out to the garage directly.

Cathedral Heights Reviews

51 reviews
Reviewed by AmericanU Graduate Student living at The Berkshire
I live within walking distance of the university, and half a mile from a grocery store. There is a bus stop right outside the building. The neighborhood is safe and quiet.
Reviewed by AmericanU Graduate Student living at Chancery Apartments
An easy walk to school, and an amazing view of the national cathedral. Grocery shopping and restaurants are just a couple blocks away. The 33 bus line is very accessible and consistent. The only problem is that it is a 20+ minute walk to the closest metro stops (Cleveland park and Tenleytown metro stops).
Reviewed by AmericanU Graduate Student living at Idaho Terrace
A nice neighborhood with a Giant grocery store, CVS, salon, several restaurants, a Starbucks and bus transit. A nice area, though quite expensive for DC, which you will notice in the clientele that pass through and in the rent prices. Great proximity to the university and bus access to Tenleytown, Glover Park, Friendship Heights, campus, Georgetown and Farragut Square. Other parts of DC are more difficult to get to. Very safe area, though you will occasionally be begged for money or bothered riding buses (though this is the case all over DC MD and VA frankly).
Reviewed by AmericanU Graduate Student living at Vaughan Place
Mclean Gardens is a great little spot, a few restaurants, close to grocery stores, and very walkable!
Reviewed by Financial Services Professional living at Alto Towers
I went into this a bit on my apartment review. I love living in an actual neighborhood. There's always kids and dogs running around so it feel super safe. I like the front yards, trees, and gardens - definitely doesn't give off the "concrete jungle" vibe. There's not a lot of traffic noise and everything is pretty well maintained. There's some gorgeous Embassies near by which are stunning to look at. Great area for jogging (if you're into that) and right by American without feeling like you live in a dorm.
Reviewed by Anonymous living at The Berkshire
It seems like if you live or work at AU, this is a great neighborhood for you. Also if you work on the N2/N4/N6 route and want to be sort of tucked-back into the semi-suburbs but won't be bothered by college kids, it's also a great neighborhood for that. Mass Ave South of campus is basically all apartments for a few blocks so that really is the neighborhood. Not that it's not a great neighborhood if you're not involved with AU, but since I went there, most of the people I know around here are affiliated with the school.
Reviewed by AmericanU Graduate Student living at Idaho Terrace
Relatively peaceful, quiet, and green neighborhood that’s not too far away from the bustling and louder college residences or town markets. Very walkable, close to the wooden trail, and easy access to transit.
Reviewed by AmericanU Graduate Student living at The Berkshire
It’s been pretty safe - I think living next to Homeland Security and within AU’s campus helps keep me aware of any potential threats or safety concerns in ways that I wouldn’t if I didn’t live here.

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