This 680 square foot apartment in Washington DC offers a thoughtful layout that maximizes space and functionality. The open-concept kitchen and living area form the heart of the home, featuring a modern kitchen with sleek gray cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a wooden island that doubles as a breakfast bar. The living room boasts large windows that flood the space with natural light, complemented by a cozy orange area rug and a comfortable gray sofa. The bedroom, measuring 140 square feet, includes a ceiling fan and a large window, providing both comfort and natural light. Built-in storage in the headboard offers practical organization. An dedicated exercise room adds value for health-conscious residents. The bathroom, while compact, features clean lines with white tiles and built-in storage. Throughout the apartment, light wood flooring and white walls create a bright, airy atmosphere. Clever storage solutions, including wall-mounted shelves and hooks, maximize the available space. The apartment's layout efficiently incorporates all essential living areas within its single floor, making it an ideal choice for urban professionals or couples seeking a comfortable, low-maintenance living space in the heart of DC.
$2,950
/ Month
1439 Chapin St NW Unit 103
Washington, DC 20009
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703-568-1128
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Bedrooms
2
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Bathrooms
1
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Square Feet
784 sq ft
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Available
Available Now
Highlights
- Open Floorplan
- Art Deco Architecture
- Galley Kitchen
- Bar
- Living Room
- Laundry Room
1439 Chapin St NW Unit 103
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About This Home
Available Now
Welcome to The Mercury Condominium, a boutique, professionally managed building in the heart of Columbia Heights. This sun-filled home puts you just steps from your green urban escape - Meridian Hill (Malcolm X) Park. A Walk Score of 95 means the city’s best dining, shopping, and nightlife are right outside your door. This pet-friendly 2BR/1BA residence offers 784 square feet of bright, open living with the rare combination of a low condo fee and investor-friendly rental policy. Large windows, wood floors, and a seamless layout lead to a modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, gas cooking, a breakfast bar, updated cabinetry and sink (2022), and brand-new refrigerator, oven, and dishwasher (2025). Recent upgrades including a new washer/dryer (2025), HVAC (2024), and a refreshed bath with vanity and sink (2021), toilet (2021), and newly sealed tub (2024) deliver true move-in-ready convenience. The building features a secure intercom, package drop box, and a new roof (2024) with a 25-year warranty, and the condo fee includes gas, water, and trash. Quietly tucked on a one-way street yet moments from the U Street Corridor, you’ll enjoy effortless access to Trader Joe’s, Streets Market, cafés, Metro stations, several veterinarian clinics, and the energy of Columbia Heights, Adams Morgan, Dupont, and Logan Circle - offering the ideal balance of lifestyle, location, and value. *Owners are also interested in selling.
1439 Chapin St Nw is an apartment community located in District of Columbia County and the 20009 ZIP Code.
* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.
Home Details
Home Type
Condominium
Year Built
Built in 1966
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
2 Main Level Bedrooms
1 Full Bathroom
Home Design
Art Deco Architecture
Brick Exterior Construction
Entry on the 1st floor
Interior Spaces
Open Floorplan
Bar
Living Room
Dining Area
Carpet
784 Sq Ft Home
Property has 4 Levels
Kitchen
Galley Kitchen
Laundry
Laundry Room
Washer and Dryer Hookup
Listing and Financial Details
Security Deposit $3,100
12-Month Min and 24-Month Max Lease Term
Available 5/25/26
Assessor Parcel Number 2662//2187
The owner pays for cable TV, electricity, insurance, internet
Rent includes common area maintenance, grounds maintenance, hoa/condo fee, HVAC maint, sewer, trash removal, snow removal, water
Residential Lease
Lot Details
615 Sq Ft Lot
Parking
On-Street Parking
Utilities
Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
Electric Water Heater
Public Septic
Community Details
Overview
Property has a Home Owners Association
Low-Rise Community
Mercury Condo
Mercury Condo Community
Columbia Heights Subdivision
Association fees include common area maintenance, exterior building maintenance, management, sewer, water
Pet Policy
Pets allowed on a case-by-case basis
Contact
- Listed by Stephen Donahoe | TTR Sotheby's International Realty
- Phone Number
- Contact
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Source
Bright MLS, Inc.
Copyright © 2026 Bright MLS, Inc.
Location
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Just two miles north of Downtown Washington, D.C. rests the both historic and modern Columbia Heights neighborhood. Home to statues of various historic figures and the Josephine Butler Parks Center as well as a thriving nightlife and international culinary scene, Columbia Heights blends the past with the present while keeping an eye on the future.
Renting in Columbia Heights affords you the chance to catch a performance at the GALA Hispanic Theater, explore Meridian Hill Park, attend the Annual Sundress Fest at Wonderland Ballroom, learn more about Mexican history and customs at the Mexican Cultural Institute, and absorb the history of the neighborhood on the Columbia Heights Heritage Trail. You can also visit the nearby Smithsonian National Zoological Park, Lincoln Theatre, and the Phillips Collection whenever you please.
Commuting and traveling from Columbia Heights is simple with access to the Metro, U.S. 29, I-395, and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
Learn more about living in Columbia Heights DC
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 16 min | 0.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.9 mi |
1439 Chapin St NW Unit 103 is within 16 minutes or 0.8 mile from Howard University. It is also near Johns Hopkins SAIS and John Hopkins SAIS.
Transportation options available in Washington include Columbia Heights, located 0.6 mile from 1439 Chapin St NW Unit 103. 1439 Chapin St NW Unit 103 is near Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl, located 6.5 miles or 14 minutes away, and Washington Dulles International, located 27.9 miles or 47 minutes away.
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Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi |
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Walk: | 12 min | 0.7 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.2 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.7 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.8 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.1 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.9 mi |
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.0 mi |
| Drive: | 10 min | 5.2 mi | |
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Drive: | 11 min | 5.2 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
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Drive: | 14 min | 6.5 mi |
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Washington Dulles International
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Drive: | 47 min | 27.9 mi |
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
100
/ 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
90
/ 100
Somewhat Drivable
Drivability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Bikeable
Bikeability
90
/ 100
Scores provided by
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Active
Soundscore™
74
/ 100
Traffic
BusyAirport
CalmBusinesses
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HowLoud What is a Sound Score Rating? A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources. How It WorksTime and distance from 1439 Chapin St NW Unit 103.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 8 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi |
1439 Chapin St NW Unit 103 has 3 shopping centers within 0.5 mile, which is about a 9-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Meridian Hill Park
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Walk: | 2 min | 0.1 mi |
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Mary McLeod Bethune Council House NHS
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.2 mi |
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Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.4 mi |
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National Zoo
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.5 mi |
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National Geographic Museum
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.6 mi |
1439 Chapin St NW Unit 103 has 5 parks within 1.6 miles, including Meridian Hill Park, Mary McLeod Bethune Council House NHS, and Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 18 min | 0.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi |
1439 Chapin St NW Unit 103 has 3 hospitals within 1.8 miles, the nearest is Howard University Hospital which is 0.9 mile away and a 18 minute walk.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 3.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 5.5 mi |
1439 Chapin St NW Unit 103 has 3 military bases within 5.5 miles, the nearest is US Soldiers & Airmens Home which is 2.6 miles away and a 6 minute drive.
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1439 Chapin St NW
Washington, DC 20009