Located in a Dupont Circle historic, modernly-renovated row house, 2 blocks from the red line Dupont Circle metro station, the basement apartment is both cozy-- gorgeous brick walls, upholstered furniture, wall to wall carpet AND spacious, with an 8-foot ceiling.
It has 2 private entrances, a full size sofa bed in the living area and an in-unit washer and dryer.
Rent includes monthly professional cleaning of bathroom; Wi-Fi and utilities. CAC/HEAT.
Back bedroom contains queen size bed, dresser and closet as well as a door to the private brick-walled patio.
Front bedroom has a queen size bed, dresser and desk. Behind the brown wood doors is a closet.
99 Walkability Score! Just 2 blocks from red line Dupont metro station and Capitol Bike share station a 3-minute walk. Major bus lines to Downtown, Georgetown and Columbia Heights including Target, Best Buy, Marshalls are 1 block away.
Several grocery stores, a 2 drugstores, gym, stores (clothing, electronics, hard and housewares), art galleries, museums and embassies are 2-4 blocks away. Restaurants and bars around corner. The night-life of 14th Street Corridor, U Street Corridor and Adams-Morgan is a 10-15 minute walk away. White House is a 25-minute walk away (15-minute by bus). Free GU shuttle 2 blocks away. 20-minute walk or 10-minute bus ride to GWU.
Owner pays utilities, wifi and bathroom cleaning. No pets and no smoking.
Apartment for rent
Accepts Zillow applications
$3,950/mo
1705 21st St NW #BASEMENT, Washington, DC 20009
2beds
850sqft
Price may not include required fees and charges.
Apartment
Available Fri Jan 2 2026
No pets
Central air
In unit laundry
Off street parking
What's special
Historic modernly-renovated row houseGorgeous brick wallsIn-unit washer and dryerPrivate brick-walled patio
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Zillow last checked: 10 hours ago
Listing updated: November 16, 2025 at 07:40pm
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.
Travel times
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Dining Room
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 850 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Balcony, High-speed Internet Ready, Internet included in rent, Living room
Lot
- Features: Near Public Transit
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Condition
- Year built: 1890
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Internet
Building
Management
- Pets allowed: No
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Washington
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: Sublet/Temporary
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/14/2025 | Listed for rent | $3,950+3.9%$5/sqft |
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| 1/23/2025 | Listing removed | $3,800$4/sqft |
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| 12/7/2024 | Listed for rent | $3,800+13.4%$4/sqft |
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| 1/15/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 12/17/2023 | Listed for rent | $3,350+28.8%$4/sqft |
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Neighborhood: Dupont Circle
There are 2 available units in this apartment building

