Kingman Park

Washington, DC

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Kingman Park - Washington, DC

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A historic enclave between H Street and Kingman Lake

Historic Scenic Convenient Walkable Commuter

Kingman Park sits just northeast of Capitol Hill, providing an easy commute for those working in Downtown Washington, D.C. A strong sense of neighborhood activism has helped this community remain a quiet, residential haven, with plenty of condos and townhomes available for rent alongside classic row houses. with the D.C. Armory and RFK Stadium sitting close by to make it easy to attend events.

Convenient Metro service connects Kingman Park to the rest of the city. There is also a wide variety of casual and chain restaurants within walking distance of the community on nearby H Street. Several outdoor destinations are also just steps away from the community, including Kingman and Heritage Islands, Kingman Lake, and the Anacostia River, which all provide green spaces for a tranquil reprieve from city life.

Rent Trends

As of January 2026, the average apartment rent in Kingman Park is $1,215 for one bedroom, and $1,770 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Kingman Park has decreased by -7.6% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 541 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,215/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 656 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,770/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

79

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

69

Excellent Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.

93

Biker's Paradise

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.

Reviews of Kingman Park - Washington, DC

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2.9 31 Reviews

Current Resident

8 years and 10 months agoNiche Review

Kingman Park is a great neighborhood to live. I have lived here for over 20 years. I have raised my son here and enjoy my neighbors. There are many things to do in Washington, DC and living in Kingman Park makes getting around very easy.

Niche User

9 years and 6 months agoNiche Review

Most stores are found not to far from each other and are easy to get to. I find these stores to be fitting for my expectations and provides me what I need.

Niche User

9 years and 6 months agoNiche Review

There aren't many jobs outlooks but only a few. As far as top employers I am unsure. However, most people spend their times in a majority of bars and restaurants.

Niche User

9 years and 6 months agoNiche Review

Compared to everywhere else I feel there are more opportunities to experience new things than in this area.

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Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Kingman and Heritage Island Park
  • Washington Youth Garden
  • National Arboretum
  • Fort Dupont Park
  • Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens

Airports

  • Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
  • Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall

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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 November 2025.