Van Ness

A Former Civil War Site and a Place to Enjoy Art, Culture, Food, and Fashion Together
Once the site of the Civil War, Van Ness has changed itself to embrace art, culture, cuisines and fashion. Places from Acacia Bistro for Mediterranean cuisine to the ideal urban escape at Rock Creek Park are well liked by most of the locals in the area during the weekends. The Hillwood Museum and Gardens of DC helps residents to catch their breath and enjoy the collaboration between art and nature.

Before 2013, not much was thought of this Van Ness. But since it's major renovations, renters have been flocking. Join the new crowd and move to Van Ness before the word gets out about this cool, freshly styled neighborhood.
What Van Ness Residents
Think About Their Apartments
overall
7.3
value
7.6
amenities
6.3
social
5.8
management
7.5
safety
9.5
Median rents in Van Ness
Studio
$
1,500
1 Bedroom
$
1,850
2 Bedroom
$
2,450

Living in
Van Ness

Very Safe
Not Many Restaurants and Bars
Grocery Store Nearby
Quiet Neighborhood
Suburban
Plenty of Parks
Pet Friendly
No Nightlife
Residential
Van Ness — 7.3/10 Rating (based on 19 neighborhood reviews)
Pretty quiet neighborhood as far as DC neighborhoods go. I personally really like that about it as I prefer a quiet, darker, more residential scene, but maybe others would like it to be 'more happening.' It's a short ride to busier areas like DuPont or Adams Morgan though.
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8
/10
Neighborhood Rating
Connecticut Heights
It’s not the most exciting neighborhood, and there’s no nightlife. But it’s safe, easily walkable to everything you need, and has lots of green space.
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8
/10
Neighborhood Rating
Connecticut Heights
The apartment building is near a high school, American University, and UDC, so there are very many families and young people around. Connecticut Ave is also a very busy street, so there are always very many people passing through. You usually see a lot of people going for a run or walking their dog, and at certain times of day you can see parents walking with their children. Generally the streets are clean even if busy, and I am not usually harassed or bothered when I am going for a walk.
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8
/10
Neighborhood Rating
Connecticut Heights
The complex is filled with either students, early-mid career professionals, or older retired individuals. The building is typically safe but I would suggest moving to a higher floor. The commute from tenley town circle to the apartment can be dangerous at night. My GF and our other roommates has been repeatedly stalked back to the building, chased, and even assaulted at gun point (turned out to be a fake gun). So please be aware of this. (I know this is not unique to this commute).
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7
/10
Neighborhood Rating
Connecticut Heights
It's very quiet and residential, but close to Tenleytown and Cleveland Park bars and restaurants.
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5
/10
Neighborhood Rating
4600 Conduminiums
The area where Devonshire Court is located is definitely "up and coming." Cathedral Heights is not too far (about a 10min walk) and the Giant grocery store has a bar! So fun to grocery shop now. Great restaurants nearby, tons of bus lines, and the post office is next door.
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7
/10
Neighborhood Rating
Devonshire Apartments
The best part is that it is very quiet especially at night. You don't hear much road traffic at all. Very close to multiple grocery stores. Lacks nearby restaurants/bars- could use more of those!
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6
/10
Neighborhood Rating
4600 Connecticut Avenue
Van Ness is a great neighborhood.
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8
/10
Neighborhood Rating
Ellicott House Apartments
It is nice and quiet with lots of families.
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8
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Devonshire Apartments
It is nice and safe, but a bit boring.
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6
/10
Neighborhood Rating
Connecticut Heights
Safe, safe safe! I can walk at night and I have never felt unsafe. very residential area so not a TON of restaurants/bars, but very close to the grocery store. Quiet and lots of families.
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10
/10
Neighborhood Rating
Connecticut House
Haven't had any issues in the neighborhood. Everything is fairly quiet. Almost too quiet if you are a city person.
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8
/10
Neighborhood Rating
Connecticut Heights
This is a fairly quiet neighborhood, and CT Heights is about a 10min walk from the Red Line's Van Ness-UDC Station. There are restaurants both up and down CT Ave (including Comet Ping Pong, Bread Furst, & Muchas Gracias). In addition, you can easily take the M4 bus down Nebraska Ave to Tenleytown and AU, which is also a short 10-15min drive.
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8
/10
Neighborhood Rating
Connecticut Heights
Very safe and family oriented neighborhood. I feel comfortable walking my dog at nite. There isn't a lot of diversity in the neighborhood but I have never felt unwelcomed or too out of place. Theres 2 grocery stores in a 12 min walk, parking isn't too difficult to find and there's a nice bookstore and a few restaurants nearby. Nearest metro I think is a 15 min walk but there's bus stops closer by
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7
/10
Neighborhood Rating
Connecticut Heights
The neighborhood, although it has a few restaurants, is pretty dull and boring.
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8
/10
Neighborhood Rating
Connecticut Heights
The area is quite suburban, especially off connecticut avenue. Plenty of parks and green space, which makes it great for pets. There are a few cafes, but no nightlife to speak of, and nearby grocery stores are definitely smaller and dated.
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5
/10
Neighborhood Rating
Connecticut Heights
The neighborhood is very safe, but sleepy. There is no nightlife – most local restaurants close by 9pm every day.
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7
/10
Neighborhood Rating
3618 Warren St NW
Largely sleepy and boring, but being close to school is a very big benefit.
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8
/10
Neighborhood Rating
Connecticut Heights
Love it!
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7
/10
Neighborhood Rating
Connecticut Heights


Getting to Know
Van Ness

Neighborhood Boundaries
East to West Boundaries: Connecticut Ave NW to Wisconsin Ave NW
North to South Boundaries: Nebraska Ave NW to Quebec St NW
dining
Buredo
Pho 14
Pizza Boli’s
Sfoglina
grocery
Giant
Whole Foods
convenience
7-Eleven
fitness
Pure Barre
Tidal Elite Performance Center
Washington Yoga Center
parks
Melvin C Hazen Park
coffee
Bourbon Coffee
Bread Furst
Starbucks
Terasol
bus
31/96/H4 (bus)
D32 (bus)
H2 (bus)
L1/L2 (bus)
About your Neighbors
Data from the 2013 American Community Survey
Zip Codes
Van Ness includes zip codes 20008 and 20016
Rent vs Own
47
% of Van Ness residents are renters
Driving to Work
39
% of Van Ness residents drive to work
New Construction
4
% of housing units in Van Ness have been built in the last 15 years
Building Types
37
%
<20 units
10
%
20-49 units
52
%
50+ units
Demographics
Children (under 18)
12
%
18 - 34
36
%
35 - 54
24
%
55+
28
%
Unit Mix
10
%
Studio
37
%
1 Bed
22
%
2 Bed
31
%
3+ Bed
Occupation or Education
Working Professional
67
%
Undergrad Student
10
%
Grad Student
8
%
Unemployed
3
%
Retired
12
%

Best Apartments
in Van Ness

The Essex
1 Bed $1,700
2 Beds $2,400

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The Connecticut
1 Bed $1,950
2 Beds $2,700

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Yuma
1 Bed $1,399

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Park Van Ness
Studio $1,720
1 Bed $1,870
2 Beds $3,110

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Truman House
2 Beds $3,000

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3901 Connecticut
1 Bed $2,100
2 Beds $2,850

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