Georgetown University

Washington, DC

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Georgetown University - Washington, DC

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Since its founding in 1789, Georgetown University has stood out for the number of government and international affairs professionals it has produced. This private, Jesuit research university is located in Washington, DC, extending from the Potomac River and following Foundry Branch Valley Park, which stretches along its western edge. This beautiful setting is only outdone by the gorgeous architecture, some of it dating back to the mid-1800s. Healy Hall, built in 1877, is a campus landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Georgetown University, home of the Hoyas, has an impressive list of graduates that include former President Bill Clinton, Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, Congressman Dick Durbin, former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, King Felipe VI of Spain, CIA Director George Tenet, and actor Bradley Cooper. The Hoyas are part of NCAA Division I, competing in the Big East Conference. Cheer on the Hoyas football team at Cooper Field, the baseball team at Shirley Povich Field, and the basketball team at Verizon Center.

There are many options for apartments near Georgetown University. Georgetown, a large neighborhood surrounding the university, is a historic neighborhood founded in 1751. This neighborhood is one of DC's favorites and is home to several embassies and the oldest building in DC, the Old Stone House (built in 1765). Burleith-Hillandale is located on the north end of the university. This terrific neighborhood is nicknamed the "Village in the City." If you don't mind a short commute, Rosslyn is located directly across the Potomac from Georgetown University and it offers fantastic views of the DC skyline.

Rent Trends

As of August 2025, the average apartment rent in Washington, DC is $1,874 for a studio, $2,318 for one bedroom, $3,155 for two bedrooms, and $3,972 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Washington has decreased by -0.2% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 471 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,874/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 692 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,318/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 981 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,155/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,081 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,972/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

  • Tudor Place House & Garden
  • Old Stone House
  • Dumbarton Oaks
  • Discovery Creek Children's Museum
  • Fort Bennett Park and Palisades Trail

Military Bases

Airports

  • Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
  • Washington Dulles International

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† 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.