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Mid-Rise Apartment
Columbia Heights, 2620 13th St NW | Washington, D.C.
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  •  Bike Storage
  •  Central A/C
  •  Doorman Building
  •  Elevators
  •  Fitness Center
  •  Granite Countertops
  •  Hardwood Floors
  •  Parking Available
  •  Pet Friendly
  •  Stainless Steel Appliances
  •  Washer/Dryer In Unit

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About this Location

Streets Market & Cafe
8 min walk
Lots of bars and
restaurants nearby
Rock Creek & Potomac Parkway
21 min walk
Green/Yellow (metro) - 10 min
54 (bus) - 4 min

Pricing 
updated 16 hrs ago

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
$2,298+
2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath
$2,160+
3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath
$2,610+

  • Building Related

    •  Elevators

  • Kitchen

    •  Dishwasher
    •  Microwave
    •  Refrigerator
    •  Stainless Steel Appliances
    •  Stove & Oven

  • Landscape

    •  Courtyard

  • Laundry

    •  Washer/Dryer In Unit

  • Living Room

    •  Central A/C
    •  Hardwood Floors

  • Parking & Transportation

    •  Bike Storage
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Value
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Updated but small

Updated features and affordable price.
Pros:
-short walking distance to Target, Marshalls, Chipotle, 14th street bars and restaurants
-updated features
washer/dryer in unit
-free wifi
-Nest heating/cooling system

Cons:
-Management is unprofessionally SLOW in their response to emails and inquiries
-rooms are very small
-if you are locked out, it takes them hours to call the maintenance man to let you in and costs $50
-not the safest area

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The Neighborhood

Signature Spots

dining 27 Recs

&pizza
Ben’s Chili Bowl
G Sandwich
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grocery 4 Recs

Streets Market & Cafe
Trader Joe’s
Yes! Organic Market
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convenience 1 Rec

CVS Pharmacy
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fitness 35 Recs

305 Fitness
Elevate Interval Fitness
YMCA Anthony Bowen
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parks 4 Recs

Meridian Hill Park
Columbia Heights Dog Park
Shaw Dog Park
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coffee 16 Recs

Love N’ Faith Community Cafe
Sticky Fingers Sweets & Eats
The Blind Dog Cafe
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About Columbia Heights

Columbia Heights is a neighborhood which is a mesh of contemporary architecture and history which embraces different cultures extensively. The vibrant region has a flourishing nightlife at spots like the Meridian Pint or the Wonderland Ballroom where people can enjoy music and happy hours or simply ...
Walkable
Balanced
Noisy At Times
Cultural Oriented
Good Neighborhood
Proximity To Amenities
Great Restaurants And Bars
Median rents in Columbia Heights
Studio
$
1,600
1 Bedroom
$
2,150
2 Bedroom
$
2,950

Getting around Columbia Heights

Green/Yellow (metro)

10 min

54 (bus)

4 min

H2/H3/H8 (bus)

6 min

64 (bus)

6 min

S1/S2/S9 (bus)

9 min

Parking Near The Alden

No parking is available at The Alden, but there is parking nearby.

Tag-B Howard University

14 min
$180 / month
Parking rates are for informational purposes only and may vary — for most up to date pricing, please reach out to the garage directly.

Columbia Heights Reviews

61 reviews
Reviewed by AmericanU Graduate Student living at Highland Park at Columbia Heights
Columbia Heights is nearby lots of restaurants and bars and we live right next to the metro.
Reviewed by AmericanU Graduate Student living at Berkeley Condos
I love this neighborhood. Shopping, such as Target and Best Buy, is easily accessible. There are great restaurants featuring diverse food options. The neighborhood itself is very diverse, with a large Latino population and a mix of other races and ethnicities as well. There's a wonderful farmer's market on Saturday mornings. Meridian Hill, or Malcolm X Park, is nearby. Other neighborhoods with great bars and restaurants are within walking distance, including Petworth/Park View and the U Street Corridor. The metro ride to American University is quite long; I'd recommend taking a bus to Tenleytown and then taking the AU bus to campus.

Regarding neighborhood safety, there are occasionally shootings unfortunately. I have never personally felt unsafe even at night, but realize others might feel so.
Reviewed by Washington DC Resident living at Adams Court Condominiums
Great neighborhood for being close to Howard but slightly away at the same time (different vibe). Lots of restaurants and chill bars around plus (and more importantly), lots of grocery stores, gym, etc.

If you value quiet, try to go a block or two away from 14th street (which is a popular artery for fire engines / ambulances / police cars - i.e. lot of sirens).

Con: Increasing amounts of gentrification in this neighborhood is increasing rent prices
Reviewed by Howard Med Student living at Highview Apartments
There are so many things to do in the area and the majority of them are a 15-20 minute walk away. There are 2 metro stations (both on the Green line) which makes going to see the monuments and museums a 20 minute trip. The area is great for experiencing life in the city.
Reviewed by Howard Med Student living at Highland Park at Columbia Heights
There is always something going on! That is part of a city. I live across the street from Target, Bestbuy, Chiptole, liquor store, Cava, and CVS. Things are within walking distance (i.e., U-street is about 15 minute walk down 14th).
Reviewed by AmericanU Graduate Student living at Monroe Common
I love Columbia Heights! I'm two blocks off of 14th Street where transit (yellow/green) and stores are, including Giant, Target, Bed Bath & Beyond, and several eateries! It's also a quick walk to AdMo and U Street corridor.
Reviewed by DC Resident living at 1429 Girard Street
Nowhere else in DC is there such a melting pot of culture, food and things to do. Everything is in walking distance and there is no need for a car. If your are a foodie your a few blocks from U street or Adams Morgan,
Reviewed by GW Law Student living at N/a
It's not a great neighborhood intrinsically, nor is it particularly close to GW. But it's close to pretty much everything else while being far enough away/still being gentrified so that it's cheaper.