George Washington University

Washington, DC

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George Washington University Foggy Bottom - Washington, DC

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The legacy of America’s first president lives on through his namesake institution

Urban Walkable Private GWU Metro Public Transportation

Located in the Foggy Bottom neighborhood on the southwest side of Washington, D.C., George Washington University is an exceptional academic institution as well as a key player in the cultural and intellectual landscape of the nation’s capital. The setting is a perfect complement to the university’s curriculum, and provides distinct advantages to students in programs geared toward government, international affairs, and journalism. Extracurriculars are extremely popular, including the highly competitive Colonials athletics program and a robust community of Greek organizations.

The campus sits within walking distance to Downtown and the museums and monuments of the National Mall, and the Foggy Bottom -GWU Metro station makes it easy for you to get all around the D.C. area without a personal vehicle. Apartments, condos, and houses can be a bit pricey near the campus, although housing use widely available with prime access to both the university itself and the wider city.

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George Washington University Hospital is considered one of the top hospitals in the country

Rowhouses in Foggy Bottom

Rent Trends

As of July 2025, the average apartment rent in Washington, DC is $1,899 for a studio, $2,311 for one bedroom, $3,177 for two bedrooms, and $4,036 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Washington has increased by 0.1% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 471 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,899/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 691 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,311/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 983 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,177/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,085 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $4,036/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

86

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

75

Excellent Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

80

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Schools

Hyde-Addison Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

381 Students

Shepherd Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

350 Students

Smothers Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

210 Students

Lafayette Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

892 Students

Murch Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

651 Students

Deal Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,391 Students

Oyster-Adams Bilingual School

Public

Grades PK-8

767 Students

Hardy Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

571 Students

School Without Walls @ Francis-Stevens

Public

Grades PK-8

479 Students

Stuart-Hobson Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

464 Students

School Without Walls High School

Public

Grades 9-12

602 Students

McKinley Technology High School

Public

Grades 9-12

696 Students

Benjamin Banneker High School

Public

Grades 9-12

579 Students

Jackson-Reed High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,153 Students

Duke Ellington School of the Arts

Public

Grades 9-12

564 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • National Geographic Museum
  • Lincoln Memorial
  • National Mall & Memorial Parks
  • Old Stone House
  • Theodore Roosevelt Island Park

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 June 2025.