Dorchester West

Newer building, close to a lot of amenities so it's very walkable. 20-30 minute commute to the school via bus. In unit water/dryer and dishwasher. Has a gym, rooftop, courtyard, lounge. The big downside is the walls are very thin. It's manageable if you wear headphones during the day.

I love Dorchester West as a building but the management company tends to be less than helpful and was a pain to deal with in the move-in. However, the building is wonderful and more than makes up for it. I would recommend this building but just be braced to deal with management who is tough to work with.

Given the volume of overpriced luxury apartment buildings in DC, Dorchester West is a surprisingly nice find. It is a brand new building with a beautiful courtyard and grills, and the units are spacious and well-lit, with lots of storage space and nice, modern, open kitchens. The gym (shared with Dorchester House, next door) is not great, but better than nothing. The management is not always the most responsive and helpful, but the maintenance staff is great.

Dorchester West offers brand new, spacious units with great appliances and lots of natural light. They are located a 3 minute walk from 18th St and Columbia Ave (the main nightlife spots in Adams Morgan), and a 12 minute walk from the U St Corridor. There is a Harris Teeter (large supermarket) next-door. A bus stop is 2 minutes away on 16th St, which can get you downtown to McPherson. The Columbia Heights metro is a 15 minute walk. Amenities at the apartment include a public rooftop, patio with gas grills and lounge chairs, and club room that can be rented for events. There are more amenities to be had for a similar (or cheaper) price in Northern VA, but it is hard to beat Dorchester West for the excellent location and large, light-filled, nicely-appointed units it offers.