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3968 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SW

3968 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SW, Washington, DC 20032

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    $6,300 - $6,500

  • Bedrooms

    5 - 6 bd

  • Bathrooms

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Limited Time Only - Up to $2500.00 at Move-In

LIMITED-TIME MOVE-IN SPECIAL — UP TO $2,500 INCENTIVE! Move into your newly renovated home and receive up to $2,500 in move-in incentives on qualifying leases. Contact us for eligibility, terms, and availability.

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Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.

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    • Due at Move-In
      • 5-Bedroom
        Charged per unit.
        $6,300
      • 6-Bedroom
        Charged per unit.
        $6,500

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Lease Options

  • 12 mo

Property Information

  • Built in 1941
  • 3 units/3 stories

About 3968 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SW Washington, DC 20032

Located in Southwest Washington, DC, 3968 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SW offers newly renovated, spacious apartments with modern finishes and thoughtfully designed floor plans. The property features 5-bedroom residences, ideal for households seeking generous living space with convenient access to everyday necessities. Residents enjoy updated kitchens and bathrooms, contemporary flooring and fixtures, central heating and air conditioning, and in-unit washer and dryer. The renovations provide a clean, modern feel while maintaining comfortable and functional living spaces. Situated along the Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue corridor, the property provides convenient access to Congress Heights, Bellevue, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, I-295, South Capitol Street, and Downtown DC. Nearby Metrobus service and access to the Congress Heights Metro Station provide additional transportation options. Shopping, dining, schools, recreation, and neighborhood services are also within easy reach.

3968 Martin Luther King Jr Ave Sw is an apartment community located in District of Columbia County and the 20032 ZIP Code. This area is served by the District Of Columbia Public Schools attendance zone.

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Apartment Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
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Location
3968 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SW, Washington,
DC 20032
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Neighborhood

Located about seven miles southeast of Downtown Washington, DC, Congress Heights is a historic neighborhood experiencing revitalization. The neighborhood is home to the historic Saint Elizabeth’s Hospital and the US Coast Guard headquarters. Congress Heights is emerging as a hub for leisure and sports thanks to the newly built Entertainment and Sports Arena and Gateway DC, a green space used for festivals, farmers markets, and other community events. As far as rentals, Congress Heights is one of the most affordable places to live in the capital with condos, apartments, houses, and 20th-century townhomes available for rent.

Although the neighborhood has garnered more attention recently for its newer additions, Congress Heights is known for its tight-knit community and rich culture. Block parties are common and locals gather at community spaces like the Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus and the Congress Heights Arts and Culture Center.

Learn more about living in Congress Heights 
Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

Congress Heights Washington, DC
Studio $1,127 $1,871
1 Bedroom $1,167 $2,302
2 Bedrooms $1,436 $3,146
3 Bedrooms $1,886 $3,925
Amenities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Kitchen
Office Hours
Monday 12am - 12am
Tuesday 12am - 12am
Wednesday 12am - 12am
Thursday 12am - 12am
Friday 12am - 12am
Saturday 12am - 12am
Sunday 12am - 12am
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Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Georgetown Law
Drive: 10 min 6.0 mi
Georgetown
Drive: 10 min 6.0 mi
Georgetown Law
Drive: 12 min 6.6 mi
Georgetown
Drive: 12 min 6.6 mi
3968 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SW is within 10 minutes or 6.0 miles from Georgetown Law. It is also near Georgetown and Georgetown Law.
Schools
  • Public Schools
  • Private Schools
Leckie Education Campus
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
458 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 4 out of 10
Hart Middle School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
374 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 4 out of 10
National Collegiate PCS
Public High School
Grades 9-12
114 Students
Nearby
Ballou High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
585 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 3 out of 10
St. Thomas More Catholic School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Nearby
National Children's Center - SE Campus Ages 6-22
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
24 Students
Nearby
Bishop John T. Walker School For Bo
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Nearby
School data provided by GreatSchools The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.

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Transportation

Transportation options available in Washington include Congress Heights, located 1.7 miles from 3968 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SW. 3968 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SW is near Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl, located 9.6 miles or 17 minutes away, and Washington Dulles International, located 34.0 miles or 54 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Congress Heights
Drive: 4 min 1.7 mi
Southern Avenue
Drive: 8 min 2.5 mi
Anacostia
Drive: 4 min 2.5 mi
Potomac Yard/Vt, Yellow/Blue Line Track 2 Platform
Drive: 17 min 7.5 mi
Potomac Yard/Vt, Yellow/Blue Line Track 1 Platform
Drive: 16 min 10.1 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
L'enfant
Drive: 9 min 5.5 mi
Washington Union Station
Drive: 11 min 5.8 mi
Union Station Marc Washington
Drive: 11 min 6.1 mi
Alexandria
Drive: 13 min 7.1 mi
Crystal City
Drive: 14 min 8.3 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
Drive: 17 min 9.6 mi
Washington Dulles International
Drive: 54 min 34.0 mi
Getting Around
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60 / 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
60 / 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80 / 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60 / 100

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70 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 3968 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SW.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
4401-4415 S Capitol St SW
Walk: 10 min 0.5 mi
3505-3509 Wheeler Rd SE
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
3505 Wheeler Rd SE
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
3968 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SW has 3 shopping centers within 1.2 miles, which is about a 3-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Oxon Cove Park
Drive: 7 min 2.9 mi
Anacostia Park
Drive: 5 min 2.9 mi
Frederick Douglass National Historic Site
Drive: 7 min 3.4 mi
Carlyle House Historic Park
Drive: 11 min 5.9 mi
Alexandria Archaeology Museum
Drive: 11 min 6.0 mi
3968 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SW has 5 parks within 6.0 miles, including Oxon Cove Park, Anacostia Park, and Frederick Douglass National Historic Site.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
Drive: 3 min 1.5 mi
United Medical Center
Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
George Washington University Hospital
Drive: 14 min 7.9 mi
3968 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SW has 3 hospitals within 7.9 miles, the nearest is St. Elizabeth's Hospital which is 1.5 miles away and a 3 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Bolling Air Force Base
Drive: 3 min 1.5 mi
Anacostia Naval Station
Drive: 5 min 2.6 mi
Fort McNair
Drive: 9 min 3.8 mi
3968 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SW has 3 military bases within 3.8 miles, the nearest is Bolling Air Force Base which is 1.5 miles away and a 3 minute drive.
 
 

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Which floor plans are available, and what are the price ranges?

This property has five to six-bedrooms with rent ranges from $6,300/mo. to $6,500/mo.

Is this property pet-friendly?

This property does not allow pets, though service animals are always welcome in accordance with applicable laws.

How much income do I need to rent at this property?

A good rule of thumb is to spend no more than 30% of your gross income on rent. Based on the lowest available rent of $6,300 for a five-bedrooms, you would need to earn about $252,000 per year to qualify. Want to double-check your budget? Calculate how much rent you can afford with our Rent Affordability Calculator.

Does this property have move-in specials?

This property is offering Specials for eligible applicants, with rental rates starting at $6,300.

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