A beautiful 2 bedroom English basement apartment with plenty of ambient light is available in the heart of the popular Columbia Heights neighborhood. The apartment will be available starting in October 2025 (move in the 2nd half of September is also available). There are windows in every room, so it's not a cave like most English basement units. Unit is 2 blocks from the Columbia Heights Metro station and the DC USA mall (Target, Best Buy, Grocery stores, and Fast Casual dining). FIOS high speed Internet is included.
Can be seen by appointment. Please reply if you would like schedule a viewing. The address is 1242 Columbia Road, NW. cross streets are 13th and Columbia Rd.
Rent: $2100 (includes Internet, Water, Gas), plus electricity.
Apt. amenities include:
* Spacious Living Area * * Separate Dining Area * Washer and Dryer * Full kitchen - with dishwasher * Recessed lights * Exposed brick * Central Heat and Air conditioning * Pergo Hardwood floors * Ceramic tile flooring
Apt. is conveniently located in the heart of Columbia Heights with the following nearby:
Public Transportation:
2 blocks from the Columbia Heights Metro station * 1/2 block from a Bus Stop
Shopping:
2 blocks from DC USA Mall, which has Target, Best Buy, Marshalls, Lidl * 2 blocks from CVS * 10 Minute walk to Boutiques in the U Street area
Groceries:
Giant - 3 blocks away * Lidl - 2 blocks away * Whole Foods - 10 minute walk * Odd Provisions (Gourmet foods) - 2 blocks away
Dining: Plenty of neighborhood bars/restaurants within 5 to 10 walking minutes including:
* Bars/Taverns: Wonderland, Johnny's, Buddy's DC, Kookoo Lounge
* Brick Oven Pizza (Red Rocks)
* American Fare (IHOP, The Coupe, Fraiche, Dave's Hot Chicken, Z-Burger, Chick-fil A),
* Latin American (El Rinconcito Cafe, Los Hermanos, Taco Bell, Chipotle, El Churo),
* Bakery (la Madeleine Country French Cafe, Mi Casita, Pan Lourdes, Krispy Kreme),
* Asian (Iron Age, Pho 14, Pho Viet USA, Thip Khao, Panda Express),
* Mediterranean (Cava) etc.
* Indian: Bomby Street Food, Tamahsa
10 minute walk to U Street and 15 minute walk to Adams Morgan (unlimited bars and dining)
Coffee Shops:
* Starbucks, Sabeth Cafe and Pastry.
Dry Cleaning: * 2 blocks from several establishments
For more information or to schedule an appointment please reply.
Thanks!
1 year
1242 Columbia Rd NW
Washington, DC 20009
Apartment building
2-5 beds
In-unit laundry (W/D)
Available units
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What's special
Lots of windowsRecessed lightsExposed brickSeparate dining areaAmbient lightWasher and dryerCeramic tile flooring
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.
Facts, features & policies
Unit features
Appliances
- Dryer
- Washer
Flooring
- Hardwood
Neighborhood: Columbia Heights
Areas of interest
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Travel times
Nearby schools in Washington
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Tubman Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 2/10Cardozo Education CampusGrades: 6-12Distance: 0.4 mi
- 5/10Columbia Heights Education CampusGrades: 6-12Distance: 0.5 mi
Frequently asked questions
What is the walk score of 1242 Columbia Rd NW?
1242 Columbia Rd NW has a walk score of 94, it's a walker's paradise.
What schools are assigned to 1242 Columbia Rd NW?
The schools assigned to 1242 Columbia Rd NW include Tubman Elementary School, Cardozo Education Campus, and Columbia Heights Education Campus.
Does 1242 Columbia Rd NW have in-unit laundry?
Yes, 1242 Columbia Rd NW has in-unit laundry for some or all of the units.
What neighborhood is 1242 Columbia Rd NW in?
1242 Columbia Rd NW is in the Columbia Heights neighborhood in Washington, DC.