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    Balsa

    1313 L St NW, Washington, DC 20005

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    Apartment building
    Studio-3 beds
    Pet-friendly
    Covered parking
    In-unit dryer

    What’s available

    Price is base rent and doesn't include required fees.
    Studio, 1 ba
    $2,000-3,420
    391 sqft

    25 units avail. now | 1 avail. Jun 7

    Price: $2,000Available: Available NowUnit: Unit U-G04
    Price: $2,495Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 215
    Price: $2,565Available: Available Jun 7 2025Unit: Unit 715
    Price: $2,700Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 108
    Price: $2,700Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 109
    Price: $2,700Available: Available NowUnit: Unit U-G08
    Price: $2,800Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 202
    Price: $2,800Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 302
    Price: $3,030Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 703
    Price: $3,055Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 502
    Price: $3,065Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 602
    Price: $3,075Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 702
    Price: $3,085Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 802
    Price: $3,095Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 902
    Price: $3,340Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 804
    Price: $3,340Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 805
    Price: $3,350Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 903
    Price: $3,350Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 905
    Price: $3,350Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 904
    Price: $3,360Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 1005
    Price: $3,360Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 1004
    Price: $3,360Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 1003
    Price: $3,360Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 404
    Price: $3,410Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 504
    Price: $3,410Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 503
    Price: $3,420Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 604
    1 Photo
    1 bd, 1 ba
    $2,200-3,145
    539 sqft

    14 units available now

    Price: $2,200Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 318
    Price: $2,200Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 719
    Price: $2,200Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 720
    Price: $2,200Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 718
    Price: $3,090Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 920
    Price: $3,090Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 919
    Price: $3,090Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 917
    Price: $3,090Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 918
    Price: $3,125Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 820
    Price: $3,125Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 817
    Price: $3,125Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 819
    Price: $3,145Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 1018
    Price: $3,145Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 1017
    Price: $3,145Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 1019
    1 bd, 1 ba
    $2,200-3,325
    545 sqft

    4 units available now

    Price: $2,200Available: Available NowUnit: Unit U-G13
    Price: $3,305Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 813
    Price: $3,315Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 913
    Price: $3,325Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 1013
    1 bd, 1 ba
    $2,500-3,525
    605 sqft

    5 units available now

    Price: $2,500Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 401
    Price: $3,200Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 501
    Price: $3,505Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 801
    Price: $3,515Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 901
    Price: $3,525Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 1001
    1 bd, 1 ba
    $2,870-2,900
    495 sqft

    3 units avail. now | 1 avail. May 17

    Price: $2,870Available: Available May 17 2025Unit: Unit 709
    Price: $2,880Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 809
    Price: $2,890Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 909
    Price: $2,900Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 1009
    1 bd, 1 ba
    $3,000-4,125
    730 sqft

    7 units available now

    Price: $3,000Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 312
    Price: $3,000Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 212
    Price: $3,000Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 412
    Price: $4,085Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 612
    Price: $4,095Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 712
    Price: $4,105Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 812
    Price: $4,125Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 1012
    1 bd, 1 ba
    $3,000-4,780
    783 sqft

    8 units available now

    Price: $3,000Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 314
    Price: $3,300Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 514
    Price: $3,300Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 114
    Price: $4,740Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 614
    Price: $4,750Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 714
    Price: $4,760Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 814
    Price: $4,770Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 914
    Price: $4,780Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 1014
    1 bd, 1 ba
    $3,000-3,900
    568 sqft

    9 units available now

    Price: $3,000Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 610
    Price: $3,800Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 810
    Price: $3,870Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 710
    Price: $3,870Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 711
    Price: $3,880Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 811
    Price: $3,890Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 911
    Price: $3,890Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 910
    Price: $3,900Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 1011
    Price: $3,900Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 1010
    1 bd, 2 ba
    $3,250-4,350
    856 sqft

    8 units available now

    Price: $3,250Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 422
    Price: $3,250Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 322
    Price: $4,300Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 522
    Price: $4,310Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 622
    Price: $4,320Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 722
    Price: $4,330Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 822
    Price: $4,340Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 922
    Price: $4,350Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 1022
    1 bd, 1 ba
    $3,275-3,355
    535 sqft

    3 units available now

    Price: $3,275Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 908
    Price: $3,345Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 708
    Price: $3,355Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 808
    1 bd, 1 ba
    $3,700-3,800
    640 sqft

    3 units available now

    Price: $3,700Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 907
    Price: $3,750Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 107
    Price: $3,800Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 1007
    2 bd, 2 ba
    $3,800-5,625
    933 sqft

    7 units available now

    Price: $3,800Available: Available NowUnit: Unit U-G06
    Price: $4,500Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 306
    Price: $4,500Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 406
    Price: $5,595Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 506
    Price: $5,605Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 606
    Price: $5,615Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 706
    Price: $5,625Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 806
    3D Tour
    2 bd, 2 ba
    $4,000-4,545
    842 sqft

    7 units available now

    Price: $4,000Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 221
    Price: $4,450Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 521
    Price: $4,470Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 721
    Price: $4,490Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 921
    Price: $4,505Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 621
    Price: $4,525Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 821
    Price: $4,545Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 1021
    2 bd, 2 ba
    $4,500-5,520
    937 sqft

    9 units available now

    Price: $4,500Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 216
    Price: $4,500Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 316
    Price: $5,420Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 416
    Price: $5,425Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 516
    Price: $5,445Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 716
    Price: $5,465Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 916
    Price: $5,480Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 616
    Price: $5,500Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 816
    Price: $5,520Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 1016
    3 bd, 2 ba
    $8,500
    1,321 sqft

    1 unit available now

    What's special

    Spanish spoken here
    Some of the staff speak Spanish
    This building features Spanish speaking staff. Only 6% of buildings in Washington offer this.
    Impressive finishes
    Live carefree every day. Balsa, brand new apartment homes in Washington, D.C., coming home feels like you're on vacation. With impressive finishes and resort quality amenities, our apartments make it possible to live beyond your expectations. With so much to do in the perfect D.C. location, a vibrant new lifestyle awaits. Embrace it.
    District law requires that a housing provider state that the housing provider will not refuse to rent a rental unit to a person because the person will provide the rental payment, in whole or in part, through a voucher for rental housing assistance provided by the District or federal government.

    Office hours

    DayOpen hours
    Mon - Fri:8:30 am - 5:30 pm
    Sat:10 am - 5 pm
    Sun:1 pm - 5 pm

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    Facts, features & policies

    Building Amenities

    Accessibility
    • Disabled Access: Wheelchair Access
    Community Rooms
    • Club House: Resident Lounge with Entertaiment Bar
    • Fitness Center: 24-hour Fitness Center with Cycling Room
    Other
    • In Unit: Full-size Washer and Dryer
    • Sauna: Rooftop Terrace with Aqua Oasis
    Security
    • Gated Entry: Gate
    Services & facilities
    • Bicycle Storage: Bike Racks
    • Elevator
    • On-Site Maintenance: OnSiteMaintenance
    • On-Site Management: OnSiteManagement
    • Package Service: Custom Lighting Package
    • Spanish Speaking Staff
    • Storage Space

    Unit Features

    Appliances
    • Dishwasher
    • Dryer: Full-size Washer and Dryer
    • Garbage Disposal: Disposal
    • Microwave Oven: Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    • Washer: Full-size Washer and Dryer
    Cooling
    • Air Conditioning: Air Conditioner
    Flooring
    • Tile: Large Soaking Tubs with Tile Surround*
    Internet/Satellite
    • Cable TV Ready: Cable Ready
    • High-speed Internet Ready: HighSpeed
    Other
    • Balcony: Juliette Balcony*
    • Furnished: CORT Furnished Units Available*
    • Patio Balcony: Juliette Balcony*

    Policies

    Lease terms
    • 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
    Pets
    Dogs
    • Allowed
    • 2 pet max
    • $500 one time fee
    • $60 monthly pet fee
    • Restrictions: Breed restrictions apply, contact the leasing team for more details!
    Cats
    • Allowed
    • 2 pet max
    • $500 one time fee
    • $60 monthly pet fee
    Parking
    • covered: Controlled Access Covered Parking
    • Detached Garage: Garage Lot
    • Garage
    • Off Street Parking: Covered Lot
    • Parking Lot: Other

    Special Features

    • Availability 24 Hours
    • Backlit Mirrors In Bathrooms
    • Built-in Book Or Display Shelves*
    • Built-in Trash And Recycling Receptacles
    • Caseta Wireless Smart Lighting Upgrade*
    • Concierge: Resident Concierge
    • Craft Coffee Bar With Local Favorites
    • Custom Black Tiled Bathroom Floors
    • Custom Built-in Wardrobes*
    • Custom Designer Wooden-shelf Closets
    • Efficient Appliances
    • Energy-efficient Appliance Suite
    • Entryway Mudbench With Storage*
    • Exterior Courtyards With Plush Landscaping
    • Free Weights
    • Glass-surround Shower*
    • Group Excercise: Resident Gaming Room with Shuffle Board
    • Handrails
    • High Ceilings
    • Kitchen Islands With Bartop Seating*
    • Lutron Smart Roller Shades
    • Moen Matte Black Fixtures And Cabinet Hardware
    • Neutral Interiors For Easy Decorating
    • Ori Semi-furnished Homes*
    • Oversized Windows Allow For Natural Light
    • Private Resident Seating Nooks Throughout
    • Quartz Countertops
    • Recycling
    • Resident Perks Program
    • Revalia Kitchen Backsplash
    • Sleek Tuxedo Cabinetry*
    • Smart Home & Building Technology
    • Smart Home Technology
    • Soft-close Cabinetry
    • Transportation: Close to Public Transportation
    • Wood-inspired Plank Flooring
    • Work From Home Pods

    Neighborhood: Downtown

    Areas of interest

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    Travel times

    Walk, Transit & Bike Scores

    98 / 100
    Walker's Paradise
    93 / 100
    Biker's Paradise

    Nearby schools in Washington

    GreatSchools rating

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the walk score of Balsa?

    Balsa has a walk score of 98, it's a walker's paradise.

    What schools are assigned to Balsa?

    The schools assigned to Balsa include Thomson Elementary School and Cardozo Education Campus.

    Does Balsa have in-unit laundry?

    Yes, Balsa has in-unit laundry for some or all of the units.

    What neighborhood is Balsa in?

    Balsa is in the Downtown neighborhood in Washington, DC.

    What are Balsa's policies on pets?

    A maximum of 2 dogs are allowed per unit. This building has a one time fee of $500 and monthly fee of $60 for dogs. A maximum of 2 cats are allowed per unit. This building has a one time fee of $500 and monthly fee of $60 for cats.

    Does Balsa have virtual tours available?

    Yes, 3D and virtual tours are available for Balsa.

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