George Washington University

Washington, DC

George Washington University Hospital is considered one of the top hospitals in the country
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George Washington University Foggy Bottom - Washington, DC Area Guide

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

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Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Washington, DC is $1,824 for a studio, $2,253 for one bedroom, $3,094 for two bedrooms, and $3,968 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Washington has decreased by -2.5% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 471 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,824/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 689 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,253/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 979 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,094/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,071 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,968/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Exceptionally Walkable

Walkability

100 / 100

Exceptional Public Transit

Transit

100 / 100

Fairly Drivable

Drivability

40 / 100

Very Bikeable

Bikeability

80 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk

Groceries

100 / 100

Exceptional Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

90 / 100

Exceptional Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

90 / 100

Exceptional Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

90 / 100

Recreation

Exceptional Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

90 / 100

Exceptional Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

90 / 100

Local Vibe

Exceptionally Vibrant Atmosphere

Vibrancy

90 / 100

Exceptional Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

90 / 100

Somewhat Noisy

Quiet Score

80 / 100

Schools

Murch Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

651 Students

DC Bilingual PCS

Public

Grades PK-5

530 Students

Hyde-Addison Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

381 Students

Lafayette Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

892 Students

Washington Yu Ying PCS

Public

Grades PK-5

602 Students

Deal Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,391 Students

Washington Latin PCS - Middle School

Public

Grades K-8

383 Students

Center City PCS - Brightwood

Public

Grades PK-8

260 Students

BASIS DC

Public

Grades K-12

663 Students

Inspired Teaching Demonstration PCS

Public

Grades PK-8

518 Students

Benjamin Banneker High School

Public

Grades 9-12

579 Students

Digital Pioneers Academy - High School

Public

Grades 9-12

201 Students

BASIS DC

Public

Grades K-12

663 Students

School Without Walls High School

Public

Grades 9-12

602 Students

Jackson-Reed High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,153 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

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

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.