West End

Modern Neighborhood with a Lot of History
West End is a neighborhood with some of the city’s finest restaurants, hotels and condominiums. What makes this area ideal for living is its easy accessibility to Georgetown and Dupont Circle. A walk across the area will bring you to shops, restaurants, nightlife and tourist attractions from the White House to the National Geographic Museum.
Median rents in West End
Studio
$
2,200
1 Bedroom
$
3,000
2 Bedroom
$
5,300

Living in
West End

Very Convenient
Easy Commute
Walkable
Gyms Nearby
Very Safe
Close to All Amenities
Happening Nightlife
Quiet at Night
West End — 8.3/10 Rating (based on 59 neighborhood reviews)
My apartment is in West End, and I love living here. It is close to Dupont and the social scene there, as well as being close to work in the other direction. It is also close to the Metro, so I don't feel the pressure to pay to keep a car here. There are good restaurants nearby and a great Streets market right across the street.
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Westbrooke Place
Safe neighborhood, great transportation hub with multiple bus stops less than a minute's walk from the apartment and a 5 minute walk to the metro. Some restaurants and bars nearby as well. Ten minute (at most!) walk to GW campus! My only gripe is that it's an expensive neighborhood but the apartment is competitively priced for the area.
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2400 Pennsylvania Avenue
The neighborhood is perfect. Ten minute walk to school, five minute walk to the metro. CVS and Walgreens just ten minutes away, trader joes just 3 minutes away, Whole Foods ten minutes away. There is a bus stop with a bunch of bus routes directly in front of the building. This neighborhood is also close to a bunch of other great neighborhoods, just a 20 minute walk to DuPont Circle and Georgetown where there are restaurants, bars, and stores. The monuments (the Lincoln) are only a 25 minute walk down 23rd street. There are numerous gyms nearby and the school gym is only a ten minute walk from the apartment. The area is probably the safest in the city and there is not a lot of noise over the normal city noise. It is next to the GW Hospital so ambulances going by can be annoying but not overly so. This neighborhood is great and close to every amenity.
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2400 Pennsylvania Avenue
I like the west end library and the l Trader Joe’s but other than that it is a little quiet and mostly filled with hotels. There aren’t very many food options either. It’s a close walk to Georgetown which is nice.
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2400 M
West End is fine. It's safe, there's easy access to transportation and plenty of supermarkets. But it's boring as anything - a neighborhood of hotels and office buildings. It's also overly pricey without really giving you much in return. As someone who had to move to DC on short notice - I picked West End based on location and little else - and I mostly came out of my time living here wishing I had done more research before signing my lease.
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Westbrooke Place
Very quiet neighborhood. Most people living there are families or working professionals.
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Westbrooke Place
ONE BLOCK FROM TRADER JOES!! 5 min to Georgetown, 10 min to Dupont, 8 minute bike ride to campus. Bars & restaurants. Across the street from the dog park.
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WestEnd25
Hard to beat the Foggy Bottom area. Safe and close to everything you would need to be productive and have a great med school experience.
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2424 Pennsylvania Avenue
Some of the neighbors are great. It gets pretty dead very early here. There have been a few instances of intruders in the building.
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The Swarthmore
It is the best neighborhood. It is very calm, but you are a 5 minute walk away from anything you need.
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2400 M
I’m in walking distance to Georgetown which is great for days I just want to take a walk, go to a movie, shop, or dine. There is a Trader Joe’s about five minutes away walking. Whole Foods is over near Ross Hall if you prefer there. Metro access is also near Ross Hall which allows you to travel wherever you want in our outside of the city. I never feel confined to my area at all. Occasionally, there are reports of store robberies or stolen packages from apartment buildings, but that comes with living in the city.
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The Bader Condominium
Safe, fairly quiet neighborhood. Close walk to many different places. TJs down the street.
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The Shoremeade
Foggy Bottom/West End is a mostly student/hotel neighborhood given its proximity to George Washington University. There are restaurants nearby but most are geared toward the working lunch crowd. The neighborhood is very quiet at night, no night life.
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The Shoremeade
10-minute walk to Georgetown shops and 15 minutes to Dupont Circle bars. Trader Joe's is next door. Whole Foods and the Foggy Bottom metro is 5 minutes away. Lots of green space (for a city), including a massive field/dog park.
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2400 M
I like West End - the new public library is really great, a nice park is nearby, great boutique fitness studios. If you're in need of good bars and restaurants, Dupont and Georgetown are only a 10-15 minute walk away.
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The Shoremeade
Foggy is nice because it is close to campus but it can feel kind of corporate/boring. The nice part of this building is that it’s in NW foggy so you’re very close to DuPont and Georgetown
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2424 Pennsylvania Avenue
Steps away from Trader Joes. Steps away from Georgetown. 10 minute walk from Dupont Circle. You're *so* close to everything - you can walk pretty much anywhere within 10-20 minutes.
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The Swarthmore
I love West End. It's near campus, but still somewhat separated, and close to both Dupont and Georgetown. Pricier than other neighborhoods nearby, but quiet and safe.
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Westbrooke Place
Safest neighborhood in DC. Never any homeless people bothering you for money, right next to Trader Joes and conveniently located above the West End Public Library.
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West End Residences
Safe, clean, plenty of restaurants and bars, walking distance from the hospital and adjacent areas like Georgetown, DuPont, etc
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The Carriage House
Close to Georgetown, DuPont, metro. Lots of places to eat here too. Trader Joe’s is 2 mins away.
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2400 Pennsylvania Avenue
decent, close to Foggy Bottom metro and a ten minute walk from Georgetown
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2424 Pennsylvania Avenue
Very safe, poor bar scene but not terrible far from DuPont.
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2400 M
Quiet neighborhood but far from nightlife.
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Westbrooke Place
Love this neighborhood. It is a great location.
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Emerson House on The Park
Great spot
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7
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2400 M
Very safe, close to everything
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The Atlas
Quiet, more residential, close walk to campus
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Westend Residences
Good
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9
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WestEnd25
boring, lacks good food
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2424 Pennsylvania Avenue
Foggy Bottom is safe, clean, quiet and conveniently located. Renters should be aware that this is a very undergraduate heavy lots of college students around. Also a pretty quiet neighborhood, not a high concentration of walkable bars, restaurants etc. but can easily access the rest of the city via Metro or bike.
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The Shoremeade
West End is somewhat squished between Foggy Bottom and DuPont. There are a lot of newer apartment buildings, and a number of cafes in the area. There's a Trader Joe's, a small hardware store, a few dry cleaners and a couple of gyms in the area. There aren't very many restaurants in West End proper, but both DuPont and Foggy Bottom are an easy walk. Georgetown is also a fairly easy walk. It is close to GW's campus. The Foggy Bottom metro is 5-10 minutes away, and the DuPont metro is maybe a 15-20 minute walk. It's a pretty safe neighborhood and relatively quiet at night.
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The Atlas
I like having Trader Joe’s around the corner from me. Great access to Georgetown. I also like that I am close to both Foggy Bottom and DuPont circle metro stations. I wished there was more food dining options on the neighborhood. Most food places are at least 10-20 minute walk.
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2400 M
Foggy Bottom is an excellent place to live for a young professional. Easy access to public transportation to get to work. There are also a lot of bars that are perfect for the night life of a young professional.
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2400 M
This neighborhood has everything a millennial needs - a CVS, Soulcycle, Sweetgreen, and great bars/restaurants. Highly recommend because it's quiet and really close to DuPont Circle and the GW Metro.
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West End Flats
The neighborhood is simply great. Lots of restaurants, bars, hotels, gyms, and grocery stores. The park in front of the building is a great plus, specially if you have a dog.
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WestEnd25
Quiet, VERY close to both Georgetown and Dupont circle. Restaurants not in immediate area but very close proximity. Near Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods
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The Westhaven
Love living in this area. Very close to restaurants, Trader Joe's, Georgetown waterfront, etc. And a pretty quick walk to the campus.
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2400 M
Close walk to campus but outside of the general campus area. Close to Georgetown for nice change of scenery
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The Shoremeade
I wish I could do stuff other than go to the grocery store. Foggy bottom and the west end seem great.
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The Swarthmore
The neighborhood is quite good. I live where West End/Foggy Bottom meets, so 2400 Penn is said to be in either neighborhood, depending on who you're asking. I personally do not bank with PNC, but there is one not far from the apartments steps. There is a Trader's Joes that is right across the street (3 minute walk) and a Whole Foods (about 5 minutes) heading towards GWU. Like I already mention, rent in DC is going to be high no matter where you live, but I find the prices here to be "somewhat tolerable".
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2400 Pennsylvania Avenue
Good neighborhood convenient to hospital and most clinics. Have been able to suffice with metro and uber which saves a lot of money. Area has lots of restaurants, but somewhat limited options on weekends. Not the area for going out every night, more business-focused.
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The Carriage House
The West End is an incredibly safe and desirable DC neighborhood. Walking distance to DuPont, Adams Morgan, U st, and 14th st where the majority of DC nightlife is located. Plenty of restaurants both upscale and casual in the neighborhood.
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The Carriage House
West End is home to a handful of bars and restaurants, some with rooftops to enjoy at night when there’s good weather. You can find grocery stores, gyms, pet hospitals, a public library, hotels and more around the neighborhood.
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The Bader Condominium
West End is a great place to live. It is close to all the restaurants and bar in Georgetown, a movie theater, and the Foggy Bottom metro. Also, it is a 15 minute walk from the George Washington University.
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The Potowmac Overlook
Awesome area, feels very safe; 10-minute walk to campus; a lot of bars and restaurants; close to public transit. It is very expensive and noisy with the hospital and fire station nearby
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The Gibson
Foggy Bottom isn't exactly a happening place, but it is safe and quiet. The building is walking distance from several more lively places like Georgetown, AdMo, and Du Pont.
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The Bader Condominium
Residential area that does not feel like it is part of the GW campus. Great access to P St and the DuPont area. Lots of available street parking. I feel very safe!
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Westbrooke Place
I love living in West End - a very family friendly area that doesn't have crazy nightlife but it still close to important areas like Dupont and Georgetown
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2400 M
I want to live here for the rest of my life! Right between Dupont and Georgetown! Great for people with dogs or families.
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2400 M
Wack and too expensive. Only benefit is its close to school and Georgetown.
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The Bader Condominium
Hotels around, very close to Trader Joes, very safe neighborhood
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West End Residences
Perfect place for pet owners and not too far from campus
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2400 M
Great location
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West End Residences
Great neighborhood!
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Barclay House
Perfect location. It is pricey.
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The Gibson
Great, safe, lots of restaurants. Easy transit.
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The Gibson
Great! Right near dog park and trader joes!
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WestEnd25
Good balance between Georgetown and the downtown.
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The Carriage House


Getting to Know
West End

Neighborhood Boundaries
East to West Boundaries: 22nd St NW to Rock Creek and Potomac Pkwy NW
North to South Boundaries: P St NW to K St NW
dining
Blue Duck Tavern
Burger Tap & Shake
Ristorante La Perla of Washington
Westend Bistro
grocery
Trader Joe's
Whole Foods Market
convenience
Walgreens
fitness
CrossFit Foggy Bottom
solidcore
SoulCycle
Urban Boxing
parks
Francis Dog Park
P Street Beach
coffee
Aroma Cafe
Bread & Chocolate
Fabulous Market
Illy Café House
bus
31/33/38B (bus)
32/36 (bus)
H1/L1 (bus)
H1/L1 (bus)
rail
Blue/Orange (metro)
parking
Laz 2400 M St NW
About your Neighbors
Data from the 2013 American Community Survey
Zip Codes
West End includes zip code 20037
Rent vs Own
55
% of West End residents are renters
Driving to Work
21
% of West End residents drive to work
New Construction
16
% of housing units in West End have been built in the last 15 years
Building Types
16
%
<20 units
13
%
20-49 units
72
%
50+ units
Demographics
Children (under 18)
2
%
18 - 34
66
%
35 - 54
14
%
55+
19
%
Unit Mix
21
%
Studio
52
%
1 Bed
23
%
2 Bed
4
%
3+ Bed
Occupation or Education
Working Professional
51
%
Undergrad Student
37
%
Grad Student
13
%
Unemployed
2
%
Retired
-2
%
What West End Residents Think About Their Apartments
overall
7.8
value
7.5
amenities
5.7
social
6.9
management
7.5
safety
8.3

Best Apartments
in West End

Hamilton House
Studio $2,400
1 Bed $3,600
2 Beds $5,500

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WestEnd25
Studio $2,975
1 Bed $3,050
2 Beds $3,682

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West End Residences
1 Bed $3,678
2 Beds $4,299

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2401 Pennsylvania
1 Bed $3,250
2 Beds $5,877

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Legacy West End
Studio $2,060
1 Bed $2,345
2 Beds $3,980

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The Atlas
Studio $2,200
1 Bed $2,599
2 Beds $3,750

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