The Catholic University of America

Washington, DC

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The Catholic University of America - Washington, DC

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The nation’s premier pontifical university, just minutes from Capitol Hill

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Forming the centerpiece of northeast D.C.’s Brookland neighborhood, the Catholic University of America is a historic fixture in the nation’s capital as well as among the American Catholic community at large. CUA is widely recognized for its exemplary academics as well as being highly eco-friendly, heavily focused on service, and one of the nation’s best values in private education. Over the years, the university has attracted dozens of other Catholic institutions to Brookland, cultivating a unique community of like-minded people and organizations.

Living near the CUA campus puts the historic attractions and cultural resources of Washington at your fingertips. The D.C. Metro makes it easy to reach Capitol Hill, Georgetown, and anywhere else in the area without a personal vehicle. Closer to the main campus, several excellent local eateries and neighborhood taverns are scattered throughout the neighborhood, so there’s a good chance your new favorite hangout will be just a short walk down the street.

Rent Trends

As of August 2025, the average apartment rent in Washington, DC is $1,893 for a studio, $2,308 for one bedroom, $3,159 for two bedrooms, and $3,996 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Washington has increased by 0.0% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 470 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,893/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 690 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,308/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 981 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,159/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,080 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,996/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

  • Mount Rainier Nature Center
  • Washington Youth Garden
  • Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site
  • Meridian Hill Park
  • Dueling Creek Natural Area

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 June 2025.