River Place is a great choice if you're looking to stay very close to the metro station and are looking for an economical rent rate. It has multiple housing options such as studios, 1-Bedroom, 2-bedroom, and penthouses. You could evaluate the sunlight direction to choose an apartment with more light. The basic studio layout is small but sufficient for 1 person.

River Place has affordable apartments if you’re comfortable living in a small studio with a small kitchen. Water, trash, gas, and electric are all included in the rent here but usually aren’t at other buildings.
Location is very convenient and amenities like pool and gym are nice but this isn’t a luxury building. Building seems secure and area is nice. Fire alarm goes off about once a month which is inconvenient. I’ve never had any pest issues in my unit.
Look diligently and a little early if you want a full sized fridge in a studio unit.

I've been in the same apartment in this building since starting medical school, and it's been fantastic. It's really close to the Rosslyn metro, and it takes me about 15 minutes maximum to get to campus. Management is responsive and all of the staff I've met since moving have been great. Each unit is individually owned and rented, so there is variability in landlords. Overall really reasonably priced and worth what you pay for.

My partner and I moved here as it's between GWU and his place of work. We love the building and its employees who are beyond amazing. The only issue is each unit is owned by a different landlord, so depending on who owns your unit you may run into issues (we've lived here two months and our oven hasn't been fixed). This certainly isn't the building's fault, though!

25~ min commute to GW Law. 7 min walk to Rosslyn metro. Serviced by Blue Orange and Silver lines so you have a train every few minutes. Furnished, great view of the Potomac, Reagan National if you get an apartment facing East.

Really nice and neat apartment space! It is in a community with 3 other buildings, each with independent management. Because there are so many apartments here, a lot of other med students live here too. Rent is quite inexpensive and includes access to a very nice gym and pool, and there is a convenience store with lots of basic groceries! Really like it here!

Great and affordable choice

Great Connectivity and proximity to the campus

Very affordable and located near everything, Management can be a bit of a drag and living in a large complex isn't ideal but the rent is cheap enough to make up for it. Apartments are large studios, great if you don't have many things. Kitchen is a little small but lots of closet space, never feels crowded or uncomfortable. Very close to the Metro and the three main bridges into the city.

You couldn't ask for a better monetary deal, though I was lucky and knew my current landlord. The gym situation is sub-par (great facility but limited hours and terrible staff), and it's an inconvenience to have to pay for laundry/ do the laundry on a different floor.