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440 Penn St NE,
Washington, DC 20002
$2,270 - $5,756
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The Catholic University of America Washington, DC
The nation’s premier pontifical university, just minutes from Capitol Hill
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Christian
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Catholic
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 September 2026, the average apartment rent in Washington, DC is $1,874 for a studio, $2,303 for one bedroom, $3,144 for two bedrooms, and $3,929 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Washington has increased by 0.8% in the past year.
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Studio
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473 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,874/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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688 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,303/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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980 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,144/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,097 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,929/month
Average Rent
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly The Catholic University of America - Washington, DC (University) is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
70
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
Daily Essentials
The Catholic University of America - Washington, DC (University) offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 10 Minute Walk
Groceries
80
/ 100
Great Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
80
/ 100
Good Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
70
/ 100
Good Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
60
/ 100
Recreation
The Catholic University of America - Washington, DC (University) provides ample green space and fitness centers within easy reach.
Exceptional Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
90
/ 100
Good Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
70
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in The Catholic University of America - Washington, DC (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere at Times
Vibrancy
40
/ 100
Good Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
70
/ 100
Somewhat Noisy
Quiet Score
80
/ 100
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356 Students
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606 Students
Washington Latin PCS - Upper School
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Grades 9-12
357 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Mount Rainier Nature Center
- Washington Youth Garden
- Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site
- Meridian Hill Park
- Dueling Creek Natural Area
Military Bases
Airports
- Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall
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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 September 2026.
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