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Mid-Rise Apartment
Cathedral Heights, 3206 Wisconsin Ave NW | Washington, D.C.
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  •  Building Laundry Room
  •  Central A/C
  •  Controlled Access
  •  Dry Cleaning Valet Service
  •  Elevators
  •  Fitness Center
  •  Granite Countertops
  •  Hardwood Floors
  •  Pet Friendly
  •  Private Balconies
  •  Stainless Steel Appliances
  •  Surface Parking Lot

User Rating

6.3
Average
3 Reviews

About this Location

CVS Pharmacy
5 min walk
Glover-Archbold Park
10 min walk
96 (bus) - 2 min
31/33/37 (bus) - 1 min
Lots of bars and
restaurants nearby

Pricing 

Studio, 1 Bath
$1,495+
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
$1,725+

  • Building Related

    •  Elevators

  • Convenience

    •  Dry Cleaning Valet Service

  • Kitchen

    •  Dishwasher
    •  Granite Countertops
    •  Microwave
    •  Refrigerator
    •  Stove & Oven

  • Laundry

    •  Building Laundry Room

  • Living Room

    •  Central A/C
    •  Hardwood Floors

  • Parking & Transportation

    •  Surface Parking Lot

  • Security & Maintenance

    •  Controlled Access

  • View

    •  Private Balconies
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Overall rating 6.3/10, based on 3 renter reviews Write a review

6.0
Location
4.0
Amenities
5.0
Management
7.0
Value
6.0
Social
9.0
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Great!

I had a decent experience, anything that was broken maintenance was very helpful and responded promptly. The space (at least the one I was in was properly maintain) Very kind staff

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  • Roommates
  • 2 beds / 1 bath
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Alto Towers is The Best

I love my apartment!! I live alone which I think is great after a long day at work. I have radiator heating, hardwood floors, and big windows. My apartment looks out on the National Cathedral which is gorgeous. There's restaurants all around and good access to a grocery store. Street parking only but the availability is good. I'm about 20 min walk from the red line but I have a car (and it's only 30 min drive into work) so I use that. Not to mention, they let me have a cat without charging me extra and the building is rent-controlled (but not Section 8 public housing) so I don't have to worry about being priced out. It's in a nice neighborhood right next to American, the embassies and a police station so I feel very safe walking around at all times. The neighborhood is mostly single family detached homes so you get that quiet, tree-lined, front yard, little kids and dogs neighborhood feel. Love it!

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  • Pet owner
  • 1 bed / 1 bath
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Never live in Alto Towers

I just moved out of Alto Towers and I now realize how terrible it really was. Before moving in- ask yourself- "do I want my ceiling to crack open during a rainy night", "would I want my bathroom to flood every time my upstairs neighbor clogs their toilet" and "is it okay for my landlord to charge me twice for rent because they misplaced my rent check but then found it again". If any of your answers are "sure, why not!- i love surprises" then this is the place for you, if not- you may just want to suck it up and move to Virginia.

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  • Studio / 1 bath

The Neighborhood

Signature Spots

dining 33 Recs

2 Amys Neapolitan Pizzeria
Raku
Jetties Express
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grocery 2 Recs

Whole Foods Market
Yes! Organic Market
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convenience 1 Rec

CVS Pharmacy
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fitness 26 Recs

Solidcore
Zengo Cycle
Glover Archbold Trail
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parks 5 Recs

Rosedale Conservancy
Newark Street Dog Park
Book Hill Park
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coffee 7 Recs

Open City At the National Cathedral
Starbucks
Starbucks
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About Cathedral Heights

Cathedral Heights is a historical neighborhood with an easy commute, convenient accessibility and great restaurants and bars. With the theme of history, this neighborhood has learned to embrace a more contemporary lifestyle with hang out spots like Barcelona Restaurant & Wine Bar or fitness oppo...
Safe
Walkable
Developing
Suburban Feel
Convenient Commute
Easy Accessibility
Proximity To Amenities
Median rents in Cathedral Heights
Studio
$
2,000
1 Bedroom
$
2,700
2 Bedroom
$
3,200

Getting around Cathedral Heights

96 (bus)

2 min

31/33/37 (bus)

1 min

N4 (bus)

8 min

H3/H4 (bus)

8 min

Parking at Alto Towers

Surface Parking Lot

Parking Near Alto Towers

Atlantic Parking 3201 New Mexico Ave NW

20 min
$150 / month
Parking rates are for informational purposes only and may vary — for most up to date pricing, please reach out to the garage directly.

Cathedral Heights Reviews

51 reviews
Reviewed by AmericanU Graduate Student living at The Berkshire
I live within walking distance of the university, and half a mile from a grocery store. There is a bus stop right outside the building. The neighborhood is safe and quiet.
Reviewed by AmericanU Graduate Student living at Chancery Apartments
An easy walk to school, and an amazing view of the national cathedral. Grocery shopping and restaurants are just a couple blocks away. The 33 bus line is very accessible and consistent. The only problem is that it is a 20+ minute walk to the closest metro stops (Cleveland park and Tenleytown metro stops).
Reviewed by AmericanU Graduate Student living at Idaho Terrace
A nice neighborhood with a Giant grocery store, CVS, salon, several restaurants, a Starbucks and bus transit. A nice area, though quite expensive for DC, which you will notice in the clientele that pass through and in the rent prices. Great proximity to the university and bus access to Tenleytown, Glover Park, Friendship Heights, campus, Georgetown and Farragut Square. Other parts of DC are more difficult to get to. Very safe area, though you will occasionally be begged for money or bothered riding buses (though this is the case all over DC MD and VA frankly).
Reviewed by AmericanU Graduate Student living at Vaughan Place
Mclean Gardens is a great little spot, a few restaurants, close to grocery stores, and very walkable!
Reviewed by Financial Services Professional living at Alto Towers
I went into this a bit on my apartment review. I love living in an actual neighborhood. There's always kids and dogs running around so it feel super safe. I like the front yards, trees, and gardens - definitely doesn't give off the "concrete jungle" vibe. There's not a lot of traffic noise and everything is pretty well maintained. There's some gorgeous Embassies near by which are stunning to look at. Great area for jogging (if you're into that) and right by American without feeling like you live in a dorm.
Reviewed by Anonymous living at The Berkshire
It seems like if you live or work at AU, this is a great neighborhood for you. Also if you work on the N2/N4/N6 route and want to be sort of tucked-back into the semi-suburbs but won't be bothered by college kids, it's also a great neighborhood for that. Mass Ave South of campus is basically all apartments for a few blocks so that really is the neighborhood. Not that it's not a great neighborhood if you're not involved with AU, but since I went there, most of the people I know around here are affiliated with the school.
Reviewed by AmericanU Graduate Student living at Idaho Terrace
Relatively peaceful, quiet, and green neighborhood that’s not too far away from the bustling and louder college residences or town markets. Very walkable, close to the wooden trail, and easy access to transit.
Reviewed by AmericanU Graduate Student living at The Berkshire
It’s been pretty safe - I think living next to Homeland Security and within AU’s campus helps keep me aware of any potential threats or safety concerns in ways that I wouldn’t if I didn’t live here.

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