AdMo Heights
1777 Columbia Rd NW,
Washington, DC 20009
$2,031 - $3,543
Studio - 1 Bed
Area Guide
Howard University Washington, DC
Truth and Service is the Bison motto
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Howard
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Howard University is a private research university situated just two miles from the United States Capitol. A leader in STEM fields, Howard is a historically Black university founded in 1867, producing more minority doctoral graduates in Computer Science than any other university in the nation. HU offers more than 120 areas of study, leading to undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees. The Howard Bison sports teams mostly compete in the NCAA Division I Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference.
Many apartments are available for rent near Howard’s campus. Nearby neighborhoods include Bloomington, Le Droit Park, Adams Morgan, and Dupont Circle. The HU campus is easily accessible via the Metro as well.
U Street and Howard Theatre are just blocks away from campus in addition to a number of historical landmarks and world-class museums.
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Washington, DC is $1,831 for a studio, $2,267 for one bedroom, $3,117 for two bedrooms, and $3,939 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Washington has decreased by -2.0% in the past year.
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Studio
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474 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,831/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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689 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,267/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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982 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,117/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,112 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,939/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Howard University - Washington, DC (University) is for everyday living.
Very Walkable
Walkability
80
/ 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
90
/ 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
50
/ 100
Very Bikeable
Bikeability
80
/ 100
Daily Essentials
In Howard University - Washington, DC (University), daily errands are quick and hassle-free.
Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk
Groceries
90
/ 100
Exceptional Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
90
/ 100
Good Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
70
/ 100
Great Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
80
/ 100
Recreation
Howard University - Washington, DC (University) 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 Howard University - Washington, DC (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Highly Vibrant Atmosphere
Vibrancy
80
/ 100
Exceptional Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
90
/ 100
Extremely Noisy
Quiet Score
10
/ 100
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Grades PK-5
933 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
636 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
421 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
394 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
337 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,420 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
781 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
602 Students
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Grades K-8
393 Students
Public
Grades K-12
690 Students
McKinley Technology High School
Public
Grades 9-12
704 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
671 Students
School Without Walls High School
Public
Grades 9-12
599 Students
Washington Latin PCS - Upper School
Public
Grades 9-12
356 Students
Public
Grades K-12
690 Students
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Points of Interest
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Parks and Recreation
- Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site
- Meridian Hill Park
- Mary McLeod Bethune Council House NHS
- National Geographic Museum
- National Zoo
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
- Washington Dulles International
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