Upton Place
4000 Wisconsin Ave NW,
Washington, DC 20016
$2,252 - $9,004 Total Monthly Price
1-3 Beds
Cathedral Heights
Washington, DC
Cathedral Heights - Washington, DC Area Guide
A northwestern DC neighborhood teeming with idyllic charm
Peaceful
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Scenic
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Upscale
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Historic
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Charming
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Situated in northwestern Washington, DC, Cathedral Heights is a picturesque neighborhood brimming with historic homes and tree-dense avenues. Cathedral Heights neighbors American University, making the neighborhood a popular choice for students, faculty, and staff seeking a rental close to campus.
Cathedral Heights exudes a peaceful atmosphere, feeling tucked away from it all with a canopy of mature trees lining the roads. However, Cathedral Heights is just minutes away from iconic destinations such as the United States Naval Observatory, the Smithsonian National Zoological Park, Georgetown, Dupont Circle, and the heart of Downtown Washington, DC. The neighborhood is also popular with families for its tranquil feel, park-like environment, and excellent schools.
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Cathedral Heights is $1,660 for a studio, $2,397 for one bedroom, $3,887 for two bedrooms, and $5,873 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Cathedral Heights has decreased by -7.5% in the past year.
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Studio
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447 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,660/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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741 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,397/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,108 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,887/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,457 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$5,873/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Cathedral Heights - Washington, DC is for everyday living.
Very Walkable
Walkability
80
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
60
/ 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
50
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Cathedral Heights - Washington, DC offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk
Groceries
90
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
70
/ 100
Good Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
60
/ 100
Good Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
70
/ 100
Recreation
Cathedral Heights - Washington, DC provides ample green space and fitness centers within easy reach.
Exceptional Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
100
/ 100
Exceptional Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
90
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Cathedral Heights - Washington, DC from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere at Times
Vibrancy
50
/ 100
Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
40
/ 100
Somewhat Noisy
Quiet Score
80
/ 100
Scores provided by
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Discovery Creek Children's Museum
- Dumbarton Oaks
- Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens
- Tudor Place House & Garden
- National Zoo
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
- Washington Dulles International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.