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Columbia Heights Neighborhood Guide Washington, DC

About

Columbia Heights is a culturally diverse neighborhood in Northwest Washington D.C., known for its lively mix of eateries, bars, and vintage stores that line 14th Street and Park Road. It's flanked by Howard University to the east and the Washington National Zoo to the northwest. The Columbia Heights Metro station on the Yellow and Green lines provides easy access to other parts of the city, and the major thoroughfare of 16th Street NW runs through the neighborhood, leading directly to the White House.

What You Will Love About Columbia Heights, Washington, District of Columbia

  • The eclectic and vibrant atmosphere, with a wide array of international cuisine and local businesses.
  • The beautiful Meridian Hill Park, famous for its cascading fountain and Sunday drum circle.
  • The accessibility and convenience of a Metro station in the heart of the neighborhood.
  • Columbia Heights' commitment to the arts, with popular venues like the GALA Hispanic Theatre and Dance Institute of Washington.

What’s Nearby

Columbia Heights is adjacent to the trendy neighborhoods of Adams Morgan and U Street Corridor, each offering their own unique nightlife and dining experiences. It's also just a short Metro ride or drive from downtown D.C., where you can find national landmarks like the National Mall, Smithsonian Museums, and Capitol Hill.

Lifestyle

Residents of Columbia Heights enjoy an urban lifestyle, with sidewalks often bustling with activity and an abundance of places to eat, shop, and play. The neighborhood has a strong sense of community and hosts many festivals and farmers markets, making it a vibrant place to live.

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Rental Trends in Columbia Heights

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$3995$3895$3700$3520$3350$3400$3400$3399$3400$3975$3800$3575$3493
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Last updated 9/14/2024
251 Properties Available for Rent

Explore the Neighborhood

There are 896 restaurants, 179 grocery stores, and 94 parks within a mile of the Columbia Heights neighborhood.

  • GROCERY
    Arthur's Grocery

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store

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    0.1 miles

    3301 11th St NW

  • GROCERY
    Odd Provisions

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Gourmet Store, Grocery Store

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    0.1 miles

    3301 11th St NW

  • GROCERY
    Giant Food

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store

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    0.2 miles

    1345 Park Rd NW

  • GROCERY
    Giant Pharmacy

    Retail, Drugstore, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store

    •

    0.2 miles

    1345 Park Rd NW

  • GROCERY
    Sonya's Market

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store

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    0.2 miles

    2833 11th St NW

  • GROCERY
    Lidl

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store

    •

    0.2 miles

    3100 14th St NW #116

Columbia Heights Apartments and Rentals

251 Rental properties in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC.

  • Reverb Apartments property

    $2,735+

    Reverb Apartments

    Studio–2 Beds • 1–2 Baths

    382–1164 Sqft

    3 Units Available

  • View 14 property

    $2,550+

    View 14

    Studio–2 Beds • 1–2 Baths

    460–1692 Sqft

    5 Units Available

  • Capitol View on 14th property

    $2,074+

    Capitol View on 14th

    Studio–2 Beds • 1–2 Baths

    512–1601 Sqft

    7 Units Available

  • Park Place at Petworth Metro property

    $2,285+

    Park Place at Petworth Metro

    1–3 Beds • 1–2 Baths

    590–1198 Sqft

    Available 9/17

  • Camden Roosevelt property

    $1,571+

    Camden Roosevelt

    Studio–1 Beds • 1 Bath

    500–795 Sqft

    4 Units Available

  • The Woodner property

    $1,465+

    The Woodner

    Studio–2 Beds • 1–2 Baths

    368–1000 Sqft

    10+ Units Available

251 Properties Available for Rent

Cost of Living

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CategoryCompare to State Avg.Compare to National Avg.
housing
57.4%
111.5%
utilities
2.5%
2.5%
food
7.4%
12.8%
transportation
1.1%
0.9%
healthcare
10.9%
12.3%

Columbia Heights Demographics

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Columbia Heights Reviews

people smiling

  • Noise Late At Night

    No

    Say 5 of 5 renters

  • Near Grocery Stores

    Yes

    Say 5 of 5 renters

  • Pet Friendly

    Yes

    Say 5 of 5 renters

  • Busy Streets

    No

    Say 4 of 5 renters

  • Area Has Kids Play Outside

    Yes

    Say 4 of 5 renters

  • Area Has Litter

    No

    Say 4 of 5 renters

251 Properties Available for Rent

Columbia Heights Transportation

walk bike and transit

Walker’s Paradise

93/100
Walk Score®
The Walk Score© measures walkability on a scale of 0-100 based on walking routes to destinations such as dining and drinking, groceries, and shopping.

Biker’s Paradise

91/100
Bike Score®

Excellent Transit

79/100
6 bus stops, 3 train stops, 1 other stop

Columbia Heights Metro Station

Train Stop

3030 14th St NW

WMATA Bus Stop

Bus Stop

14TH St

WMATA stop #1001964: H1- H4, D32,Circulator

Bus Stop

1401 Columbia Rd NW

Source: foursquare.com

Columbia Heights Schools

251 Properties Available for Rent