Capitol Hill Riverfront

A Fun Neighborhood by the River
"The 21st Century Neighborhood", Capitol Hill Riverfront is a developing neighborhood known for its contemporary architecture and frolicking streets. It holds many events such as the noon yards eve and cartoon skate annually and celebrates its riverfront with dancing fountains or ice skating at the Canal Park or the exhilarating events at the Yard Park.

Reviewers rave about this neighborhood for its close proximity to the Washington Nationals stadium and easy access to metro. As you can tell by the cover photo, dogs are welcome in Capitol Hill Riverfront and being able to take a stroll along the water is another reason this community is so active.
What Capitol Hill Riverfront Residents
Think About Their Apartments
overall
7.6
value
7.0
amenities
8.0
social
7.0
management
7.4
safety
7.6
Median rents in Capitol Hill Riverfront
Studio
$
2,100
1 Bedroom
$
2,350
2 Bedroom
$
3,650

Living in
Capitol Hill Riverfront

Pet Friendly
Walkable
Easy Accessibility
Developing
Convenient Commute
Beautiful
Variety Of Restaurants And Bars
Plenty Of Events
Unsafe At Times
Fun
Constantly Developing
Capitol Hill Riverfront — 7.9/10 Rating (based on 32 neighborhood reviews)
Navy Yard is a very new, young, vibrant neighborhood with many young professionals. Many new retailers are setting up shop here and its filled with sports bars and nightlife. However, the food scene is better in NW. There are not many great restaurants down in Navy Yard but the Wharf is only a quick walk or scooter ride away (during the day time, don't walk at night). I have always felt safe walking my dog early or late at night but there have been several issues with car jackings.
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7
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Crossing DC
I love the Riverfront so much. There are bars and restaurants, a great grocery store, plenty of events and things to do, and there's something new being built every day. The metro is accessible within a few blocks of most apartments as there are two entrances, and the population is full of pet-loving young professionals. Did I mention the Nationals stadium is in the middle of it all? I can't wait to see what my hood looks like in 5 years.
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70 Capitol Yards
I really like the area. it has a lot of different food spots and isn't far from grocery stores. the only thing i don't like is sometimes when the Nationals play the traffic can get a little chaotic
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NOVEL South Capitol
The neighborhood is largely under construction but in ten years or so it will be awesome. In the meantime, there are a lot of great restaurants, the waterfront, and the baseball stadium.
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Capitol Hill Tower
The areas is constantly changing with new restaurants and bars. During the summer the the Yards Park is one of the most beautiful and popular parks int he city!
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9
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70 Capitol Yards
Looking forward to more grocery stores and shops opening, but I like the quiet of the neighborhood. Easy walk to the water and the Capitol.
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Ore 82
I love walking around this neighborhood because it is rather quiet and residential. There are many parks nearby.
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Ore 82
The neighborhood has been fantastic. Tons of construction of new restaurants and retail. Great to explore.
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8
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70 Capitol Yards
This is an up-and-coming area of DC as I understand it. Most of the things around here are new. It's a little expensive, but most of DC is that way as well. A lot of the people who live here seem to be young professionals. There's lots of parks for dogs. It's a pretty area with plenty to do and it's quieter than other parts of DC I've visited. Not quite as cute as some other areas, but that's ok. It has its own thing going on.
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Onyx on First
Pros: close to metro, fun to live by the Nats stadium, summer concerts at Yards Park are great, new restaurants coming in all the time, just got a Harris Teeter, walkable to Capitol Hill and Eastern Market.

Cons: Lots of construction, Metro and traffic is very busy during game days, not very easy to get to the red line from neighborhood.
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7
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70 Capitol Yards
Super fun neighborhood! There is always something to do and new places opening.
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70 Capitol Yards
This neighborhood has been/is still being gentrified. There are some really nice areas but if you go a little too far towards the east or west, it can feel unsafe.
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Crossing DC
The neighborhood is very up and coming so there is constant construction, which is exciting but can be inconvenient. The green line is great, orange/blue/silver are a fine walk when it is good weather but too far in the cold or rain.
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70 Capitol Yards
Good neighborhood with lots of fun restaurants and bars. Very safe. However it is very sterile, lacks culture.
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West Half | 1205 Collection
I like it, it has everything I need for school and social life.
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8
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70 Capitol Yards
Young and generifying
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Parc Riverside
We've lived in multiple buildings in this neighborhood over the past few years and we absolutely love it. The gorgeous waterfront is a few minutes from any building in the neighborhood and we are steadily getting new restaurants and finally the advent of fast-casual restaurants too. There are still areas of the neighborhood that are less safe, but my first apartment was squarely within the less-than-safe part, and there were never any incidents. There is a fair amount of construction to contend with, but it is merely indicative of how quickly this neighborhood is booming. The prices are unlikely to stay this low for long; we are already seeing a steady jump in pricing in all the surrounding buildings.
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100 Capitol Yards
I love living in Navy Yard!! I am a ten minute walk to work and five minutes from two metro stops. There is a Harris Teeter within easy walking distance and a Whole Foods on the way. The area down on the water in Yards park is beautiful and has a great variety of restaurants, bars and necessities (gym/salon etc.) As a Nats fan, being steps from the ballpark is also a HUGE plus. The only con right now is all of the construction going on, but within the next year it will just mean more exciting things for the area so it's not all that bad.
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9
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70 Capitol Yards
I love this area! We're close to metros, grocery stores, and great local businesses. It's a very close walk to parks and the Anacostia waterfront. It can feel removed from the law school, which I enjoy, though if you're new to the area it can be more challenging.
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The Bixby
Very vibrant . I feel that I’m in the center of all the best things to do. I like to walk so on I can walk to Capital and National Mall. Access to Metro and circulator bus is nearby.
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Insignia on M
We love this area! Right smack dab in the middle of it all. Close to the water and a few blocks from the National Mall. Lots of events going on in the summer.
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Ore 82
Lots of new bars and restaurants and close to Nationals Park for baseball games. Two metro lines walking distance.
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70 Capitol Yards
Barracks Row is really cool and right next door. Also the Navy yard has a ton of great places to eat and shop.
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The Bixby
Navy yard is still up and coming but I love it already. Tons of restaurants and bars have opened up near the ballpark and the rest of the neighborhood is slowly expanding. It can get a little crazy on game days and I dread needing to metro right when a game is starting or ending but I’ve never felt unsafe which is really all I ask.
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Ore 82
Dog friendly. Friendly neighbors. Close to 2 metro stops. Convenient Circulator bus. Close to Yards Park. Close to Nats Ballpark. Close to Eastern Market. Grocery store (Harris Teeter). Walk to the Capitol and Mall. Mostly safe. Lots of construction noise. New stores, restaurants, bars, etc. opening all the time. Great local liquor store (Harry's).
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70 Capitol Yards
It's walkable and fun. There are lots of options for food, drink, and entertainment.
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70 Capitol Yards
Easy to get to the Hill. Close to awesome restaurants, including Blue Jacket, Nando's, Due South, and Osteria Morini. Sometimes feels a little unsafe (there have been a slew of armed robberies), but as long as you're aware of your surroundings, you should be fine.
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7
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70 Capitol Yards
Neighborhood is in the process of developing so there's a lot of construction which can be frustrating. However, there are plenty of restaurants and more on the way. The waterfront is also a really nice area and you can't beat the proximity to the ballpark.
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Capitol Hill Tower
Navy Yard is awesome if you can afford it. Great for who like to eat out and have fun. Lots of dogs. Right on the green line too
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West Half | 1205 Collection
Fun and up and coming area! New restaurants, buildings, and lots of young professionals.
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8
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70 Capitol Yards
Flourishing restaurant and bar scene
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70 Capitol Yards
Great
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The Bixby


Getting to Know
Capitol Hill Riverfront

Neighborhood Boundaries
East to West Boundaries: 11th St SE to S Capitol St SW
North to South Boundaries: Virginia Ave SE to M St SE
dining
Bonchon
Las Placitas
Scarlet Oak
Shake Shack
grocery
Harris Teeter
fitness
Orangetheory Fitness
Solidcore
parks
Canal Park
Virginia Avenue Dog Park
coffee
Lot 38 Espresso Bar
Navy Yard Metro Center Cafe
bus
735 (bus)
90/92 (bus)
V1 (bus)
V4 (bus)
rail
Green (metro)
About your Neighbors
Data from the 2013 American Community Survey
Zip Codes
Capitol Hill Riverfront includes zip code 20003
Rent vs Own
44
% of Capitol Hill Riverfront residents are renters
Driving to Work
34
% of Capitol Hill Riverfront residents drive to work
New Construction
20
% of housing units in Capitol Hill Riverfront have been built in the last 15 years
Building Types
79
%
<20 units
4
%
20-49 units
17
%
50+ units
Demographics
Children (under 18)
13
%
18 - 34
39
%
35 - 54
28
%
55+
21
%
Unit Mix
5
%
Studio
34
%
1 Bed
28
%
2 Bed
34
%
3+ Bed
Occupation or Education
Working Professional
64
%
Undergrad Student
3
%
Grad Student
5
%
Unemployed
4
%
Retired
23
%

Best Apartments
in Capitol Hill Riverfront

One Hill South
Studio $2,095
1 Bed $2,410
2 Beds $3,230

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Insignia on M
Studio $1,980
1 Bed $2,250
2 Beds $3,480
1221 Van
1 Bed $1,800

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NOVEL South Capitol
1 Bed $2,250
2 Beds $2,940
Park Chelsea at The Collective
Studio $2,360
1 Bed $2,845
2 Beds $4,440

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Twelve12
Studio $2,059
1 Bed $2,486
2 Beds $3,296

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Nearby Neighborhoods

Neighborhood Guide
Capitol Hill
Right Next to the Eastern Market and Home to Many Families