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    $2,100/mo

    1242 Columbia Rd NW #BASEMENT, Washington, DC 20009

    2beds
    1,150sqft
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    Apartment
    Available now
    Cats, small dogs OK
    Central air
    In unit laundry
    Off street parking
    -- Heating
    Contact manager for more details about this home.

    What's special

    Exposed brickWasher and dryerCeramic tile flooringSeparate dining areaRecessed lightsLots of windowsAmbient light
    A beautiful 2 bedroom English basement apartment with plenty of ambient light is available in the heart of the popular Columbia Heights neighborhood. The apartment will be available starting in October 2025 (move in the 2nd half of September is also available). There are windows in every room, so it's not a cave like most English basement units. Unit is 2 blocks from the Columbia Heights Metro station and the DC USA mall (Target, Best Buy, Grocery stores, and Fast Casual dining). FIOS high speed Internet is included. Can be seen by appointment. Please reply if you would like schedule a viewing. The address is 1242 Columbia Road, NW. cross streets are 13th and Columbia Rd. Rent: $2100 (includes Internet, Water, Gas), plus electricity. Apt. amenities include: * Spacious Living Area * * Separate Dining Area * Washer and Dryer * Full kitchen - with dishwasher * Recessed lights * Exposed brick * Central Heat and Air conditioning * Pergo Hardwood floors * Ceramic tile flooring Apt. is conveniently located in the heart of Columbia Heights with the following nearby: Public Transportation: 2 blocks from the Columbia Heights Metro station * 1/2 block from a Bus Stop Shopping: 2 blocks from DC USA Mall, which has Target, Best Buy, Marshalls, Lidl * 2 blocks from CVS * 10 Minute walk to Boutiques in the U Street area Groceries: Giant - 3 blocks away * Lidl - 2 blocks away * Whole Foods - 10 minute walk * Odd Provisions (Gourmet foods) - 2 blocks away Dining: Plenty of neighborhood bars/restaurants within 5 to 10 walking minutes including: * Bars/Taverns: Wonderland, Johnny's, Buddy's DC, Kookoo Lounge * Brick Oven Pizza (Red Rocks) * American Fare (IHOP, The Coupe, Fraiche, Dave's Hot Chicken, Z-Burger, Chick-fil A), * Latin American (El Rinconcito Cafe, Los Hermanos, Taco Bell, Chipotle, El Churo), * Bakery (la Madeleine Country French Cafe, Mi Casita, Pan Lourdes, Krispy Kreme), * Asian (Iron Age, Pho 14, Pho Viet USA, Thip Khao, Panda Express), * Mediterranean (Cava) etc. * Indian: Bomby Street Food, Tamahsa 10 minute walk to U Street and 15 minute walk to Adams Morgan (unlimited bars and dining) Coffee Shops: * Starbucks, Sabeth Cafe and Pastry. Dry Cleaning: * 2 blocks from several establishments For more information or to schedule an appointment please reply. Thanks! 1 year
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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dryer, Washer
    • Laundry: In Unit
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,150 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Off Street
    • Details: Contact manager
    Features
    • Exterior features: Electricity included in rent, Gas included in rent, Internet included in rent, Water included in rent

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Apartment
    • Property subtype: Apartment

    Utilities & green energy

    • Utilities for property: Electricity, Gas, Internet, Water

    Building

    Management
    • Pets allowed: Yes

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Washington

    Financial & listing details

    • Lease term: 1 Year

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    9/27/2025Price change$2,100-2.3%$2/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    9/12/2025Price change$2,150-2.3%$2/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    8/29/2025Price change$2,200-2.2%$2/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    8/27/2025Listed for rent$2,250-4.3%$2/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    7/11/2022Listing removed--
    Source: Zillow Rental Network_1

    Neighborhood: Columbia Heights