301 M St NW

Apartment for rent in a townhouse: Available September 2026 The Clara is located at the corner of M & 3rd Streets in Mount Vernon Triangle and Shaw neighborhoods. The Clara is a 3-story corner building with a colorful exterior and a wrap around fenced-in yard. Apt offers an elegant, modern, luxurious two-level apartment. This is a restored building and offers an alternative to high rise living. THIS IS A NON-SMOKING and NON-VAPING BUILDING. 1st floor Apt features: 70 ft layout, 11 ft high ceilings, elegant chandeliers augmented by extensive recessed lighting and sconces, original wood features, newly refinished floors, recessed window shutters, gas fireplace, newly painted walls, and windows wrapping around house. The 1st floor moves you from the living room with a windowed bay, gas fireplace, through 9.5' wood pocket doors to the dining area that easily fits a table with seating for 10-12, coat closet, powder room, and onward to the kitchen. Kitchen featuring solid wood cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless steel family-sized fridge, gas range/oven, microwave, dishwasher, sink disposal, plenty of cabinets and pantry, and hanging rack to display pots and pans. Central HVAC, cable with outlets in both the living room and bedroom, and intercom on both floors Living Quarters: Two master bedrooms large enough for king-sized beds, each with its own bathroom, extensive large closets/storage space, 9' ft ceilings with ceiling fans, extensive recessed lighting all on dimmers, hardwood flooring throughout, all windows Thermopane or even double Thermopane to cut down outside noise as well as to increase heating/AC efficiency. Windows and lots of light in every room in the English garden basement. Front bedroom has private bathroom with glassed in shower/tub, granite counter with double sinks. Both bedrooms have access to large storage space under stairs, full-size washer/dry. Both bedrooms have access to a middle room which is 11 x 15 ft with all the same amenities plus built in bookshelves. This room can be used as an office, library, media room, etc... Rear bedroom has its own bathroom featuring a single sink, shower/tub and towel warming rack, and large walk-in closet. Rear bedroom has separate entrance. Neighborhoods: The Clara is located in the heart of Mount Vernon Square and Shaw. ANC District 2G06. * The Clara has a Walk/Transportation/Bike Score of 95-97 out of 100. It is a short walk to Logan Circle, U Street, Dupont Circle, NOMA, and Chinatown neighborhoods. Nearby attractions: U.S. Capitol, Federal and District Courts, Georgetown University Law Center, National Mall, Smithsonian, Botanical Gardens, National Museum of Women in the Arts, DC Convention Center, Blagden Alley, Capital One Arena, NOMA, Penn Quarter and a quick drive to Union Market. Shopping: Safeway, Busboys & Poets, Seylou Bakery, Apple Store/Carnegie Library, REI Flagship, Target, bike shops, U-Haul Moving & Storage, and many restaurants, boutiques, fitness centers, etc... FRESHFARM Mount Vernon Triangle Market (Saturdays about 2 blocks away). Health: Howard Univ. Hospital, Minute Clinic, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, CVS, Walgreens. Metro: Green/Yellow/Red line: Mt. Vernon Sq., 7th St-Convention Center, Gallery Place/Chinatown, Judiciary Sq., and Union Station. Yellow line: Directly to National Airport (DCA) Union Station Trains and Busses: Amtrak, Marc Train, and VRE (Virginia Railway Express), and Greyhound Bus Station (various bus companies offering daily services from NYC to NC) Highways: i-395 (DC-VA), Baltimore-Washington Parkway (unsigned MD 295), US 50 Vehicle Sharing: Zipcar, Free2Move, DriveWhip, uber, Lyft, and Capital Bikeshare. Parking: Street parking, Colonial Parking (city-wide), City Center Parking Lot in NE, CityCenterDC Parking Garage in NW (underground), Tech World in NW (booked through SpotHero, ParkWhiz, local MVTCID). Tenant responsible for gas/electric/telecommunications and 20% of house water/sewer bill. NON SMOKING BUILDING