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
Apartment for rent
Accepts Zillow applications
$2,100/mo
1242 Columbia Rd NW #BASEMENT, Washington, DC 20009
2beds
1,150sqft
Price may not include required fees and charges.
Apartment
Available now
Cats, small dogs OK
Central air
In unit laundry
Off street parking
-- Heating
What's special
Exposed brickWasher and dryerCeramic tile flooringSeparate dining areaRecessed lightsLots of windowsAmbient light
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,150 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Electricity included in rent, Gas included in rent, Internet included in rent, Water included in rent
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Electricity, Gas, Internet, Water
Building
Management
- Pets allowed: Yes
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Washington
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
Date | Event | Price |
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9/27/2025 | Price change | $2,100-2.3%$2/sqft |
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9/12/2025 | Price change | $2,150-2.3%$2/sqft |
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8/29/2025 | Price change | $2,200-2.2%$2/sqft |
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8/27/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,250-4.3%$2/sqft |
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7/11/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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