Studio apartment living area (virtually staged)

Status: Special offer

The Diplomat

2420 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

Special offer! Up to 2 Months Free on Select Units!*
*Must apply within 72 hours of tour and move in by 11/15/26. Restrictions apply, see leasing office for details.

Apartment building

Studio

Pet-friendly

Other parking

Available units

Price may not include required fees and charges. Price shown reflects the lease term provided for each unit.

Unit , sortable column	Sqft, sortable column	Available, sortable column	Base rent, sorted ascending
Unit 308 Studio, 1 ba	429	Now	$1,697
Unit 508 Studio, 1 ba	429	Now	$1,702
Unit 708 Studio, 1 ba	429	Now	$1,712
Unit 803 Studio, 1 ba	417	Dec 17	$1,717
Unit 202 Studio, 1 ba	444	Now	$1,747
Unit 215 Studio, 1 ba	475	Now	$1,755
Unit 211 Studio, 1 ba	462	Now	$1,755
Unit 609 Studio, 1 ba	465	Dec 23	$1,780
Unit 707 Studio, 1 ba	464	Nov 20	$1,785
Unit 815 Studio, 1 ba	475	Dec 1	$1,790

What's special

Rooftop deckSelect renovated interiorsWalk-in closetsGas cooking rangesModern finishesSpacious layouts

The Diplomat Apartments offers studio and one-bedroom apartments in the heart of Washington, DC's vibrant Adams Morgan neighborhood. Located across from Meridian Hill Park and near the Columbia Heights and U Street Metro stations, our community places you close to dining, nightlife, and everyday conveniences. Apartment homes feature spacious layouts, walk-in closets, and select renovated interiors with gas cooking ranges and modern finishes. Community amenities include a fitness center, rooftop deck, package room, on-site parking, and pet-friendly living. Professionally managed by Bernstein Management Corporation, The Diplomat delivers comfortable, rent-controlled apartment living in NW DC. Schedule your tour today!

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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.

Office hours

Day	Open hours
Mon:	Closed
Tue:	8 am - 5 pm
Wed:	8 am - 5 pm
Thu:	8 am - 7 pm
Fri:	8 am - 5 pm
Sat:	10 am - 6 pm
Sun:	Closed

Facts, features & policies

Building Amenities

Community Rooms

Fitness Center

Outdoor common areas

Rooftop Deck With Grills

Security

Controlled Access

Services & facilities

Bicycle Storage: Bike Storage

Elevator

On-Site Maintenance: 24/7 Emergency Maintenance

On-Site Management

Package Service: Package Lockers

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Meridian Hill Park And City Views*

Unit Features

Cooling

Air Conditioning

Ceiling Fan

Flooring

Hardwood Flooring*

Policies

Parking

Other

Lease terms

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DogsStatus: Allowed
CatsStatus: Allowed

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Special Features

Dryy Drop Dry Cleaning And Laundry Service

Energy Star Certified

Flex Rent Payment Program

Furnish Your Apartment With Cort

Gas Cooking Range

On-Site Parking

Pet-Friendly

Rates Quoted Include All Utilities

Renovated Apartments*

Rent Controlled

Sunrooms*

Transportation: Close To The Columbia Heights And U Street/African

Walk-In Closets*

Neighborhood: Adams Morgan

Areas of interest

Use our interactive map to explore the neighborhood and see how it matches your interests.

Travel times

Getting around

Walk Score^®

/ 100

Very Walkable

Bike Score^®

/ 100

Very Bikeable

Nearby schools in Washington

Marie Reed Elementary School

Grades PK-5 • 0.3 miles

7/10

GreatSchools^® Rating

Test Score Rating

8/10

Student Progress Rating

6/10

Cardozo Education Campus

Grades 6-12 • 0.5 miles

3/10

GreatSchools^® Rating

Test Score Rating

2/10

College Readiness Rating

4/10

Student Progress Rating

3/10

Columbia Heights Education Campus

Grades 6-12 • 0.6 miles

6/10

GreatSchools^® Rating

Test Score Rating

6/10

College Readiness Rating

9/10

Student Progress Rating

4/10

Dining Scene
18th Street and Columbia Road offer a broad mix of restaurants and cafés.
Nightlife Hub
Bars and live-music venues give the 18th Street corridor an active evening scene.
Historic Area
Historic rowhouses and long-established cultural venues contribute to Adams Morgan’s distinctive character.
Green Spaces
Meridian Hill Park provides fountains, lawns and shaded paths within the neighborhood.

Adams Morgan is a lively Northwest Washington neighborhood centered on 18th Street, with historic rowhouses, apartment buildings and a mix of residential blocks and busy commercial corridors. Summers are hot and humid, while winters are cool, with spring and fall bringing milder weather. Meridian Hill Park, also known as Malcolm X Park, offers lawns, fountains, steps and shaded paths; nearby Rock Creek Park adds wooded trails and outdoor space. The area is known for international dining, casual cafés, independent shops, live music and nightlife along 18th Street and Columbia Road. The neighborhood’s historic character shows in its distinctive architecture and longstanding cultural venues. Walking is convenient along the main corridors, and Metro access is available at nearby Woodley Park and Columbia Heights stations, with local buses connecting other parts of the city. For Adams Morgan, median rent is $2,490 per month, with a typical range of $850 to $10,500.