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Congress Heights Metro Apartments

13th St SE @ Alabama Ave, Washington, DC 20020

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  • 210 units/6 stories

About Congress Heights Metro Apartments

At Congress Heights Metro Apartments in Washington, you've discovered your new home. Situated in the 20020 area of Washington on 13th St. Se, you have access to great points of interest within a few miles. The community staff is ready and waiting for you to come by to check us out. Be sure to come for a visit to check out the apartment floorplan options. Get moving on finding your next place. Contact or stop by Congress Heights Metro Apartments to check the availability and schedule a tour today!

Congress Heights Metro Apartments is an apartment community located in District of Columbia County and the 20020 ZIP Code. This area is served by the District Of Columbia Public Schools attendance zone.

Apartment Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
  • Kitchen
Location
13th St SE @ Alabama Ave, Washington,
DC 20020
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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.

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Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

Congress Heights Washington, DC
Studio $1,116 $1,816
1 Bedroom $1,214 $2,249
2 Bedrooms $1,425 $3,090
3 Bedrooms $1,828 $3,979

Below are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments

Beds Average Size Lowest Typical Premium
Studio Studio Studio 463-468 Sq Ft $810 $1,207 $1,700
1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed 624-631 Sq Ft $575 $1,241 $2,000
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds 841-846 Sq Ft $963 $1,481 $2,800
3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds 1005-1011 Sq Ft $895 $1,884 $4,200
4 Beds 4 Beds 4 Beds 1731 Sq Ft $2,200 $4,539 $6,700
Amenities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
  • Kitchen
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Georgetown
Drive: 11 min 5.4 mi
Georgetown Law
Drive: 11 min 5.4 mi
Georgetown Law
Drive: 13 min 6.1 mi
Georgetown
Drive: 13 min 6.1 mi
Congress Heights Metro Apartments is within 11 minutes or 5.4 miles from Georgetown. It is also near Georgetown Law and Georgetown Law.
Schools
Malcolm X Elementary School @ Green
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
195 Students
Attendance Zone
Washington Middle School For Girls
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
129 Students
Nearby
Kuumba Learning Center
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
45 Students
Nearby
Grades 6-8
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Washington include Congress Heights, located 0.1 mile from Congress Heights Metro Apartments. Congress Heights Metro Apartments is near Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl, located 9.1 miles or 18 minutes away, and Washington Dulles International, located 33.5 miles or 55 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Congress Heights
Walk: 1 min 0.1 mi
Anacostia
Drive: 4 min 1.7 mi
Southern Avenue
Drive: 6 min 1.9 mi
Naylor Road
Drive: 6 min 2.2 mi
Navy Yard
Drive: 8 min 3.3 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
4
Drive: 10 min 5.0 mi
Union Station
Drive: 12 min 5.3 mi
Lead
Drive: 12 min 5.5 mi
1
Drive: 17 min 8.7 mi
Alexandria
Drive: 17 min 8.7 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
 Drive: 18 min 9.1 mi
Washington Dulles International
 Drive: 55 min 33.5 mi

Walkability Near Congress Heights Metro Apartments

Getting Around
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60 / 100
Strong Public Transit
Transit
80 / 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80 / 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60 / 100

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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
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Soundscore™
72 / 100

Traffic

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Airport

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Congress Heights Metro Apartments.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
The Shops at Park Village
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
Faith Plaza
Drive: 4 min 1.4 mi
Southern Market Place
Drive: 5 min 1.7 mi
Congress Heights Metro Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 1.7 miles, which is about a 5-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: 4 min 1.6 mi
Frederick Douglass National Historic Site
 Drive: 7 min 2.2 mi
Anacostia Park
 Drive: 6 min 2.5 mi
Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens
 Drive: 7 min 2.6 mi
Fort Dupont Park
 Drive: 11 min 3.8 mi
Congress Heights Metro Apartments has 5 parks within 3.8 miles, including Oxon Cove Park, Frederick Douglass National Historic Site, and Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
Walk: 3 min 0.2 mi
United Medical Center
Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
George Washington University Hospital
Drive: 15 min 7.4 mi
Congress Heights Metro Apartments has 3 hospitals within 7.4 miles, the nearest is St. Elizabeth's Hospital which is 0.2 mile away and a 3 minute walk.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Bolling Air Force Base
Drive: 6 min 2.1 mi
Anacostia Naval Station
Drive: 7 min 2.7 mi
Washington Navy Yard
Drive: 8 min 2.9 mi
Congress Heights Metro Apartments has 3 military bases within 2.9 miles, the nearest is Bolling Air Force Base which is 2.1 miles away and a 6 minute drive.
 
 
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