The Catholic University of America

Washington, DC

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The Catholic University of America - Washington, DC Area Guide

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 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

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

70 / 100

Good Public Transit

Transit

70 / 100

Moderately Drivable

Drivability

60 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 20 Minute Walk

Groceries

50 / 100

Good Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

60 / 100

Fair Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

40 / 100

Fair Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

50 / 100

Recreation

Exceptional Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

90 / 100

Good Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

70 / 100

Local Vibe

Vibrant Atmosphere at Times

Vibrancy

40 / 100

Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

40 / 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

  • 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 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.