Onyx on First
1100 1st St SE,
Washington,
DC
20003
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Monthly Rent
$1,962 - $3,614
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Bedrooms
Studio - 2 bd
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Bathrooms
1 - 2 ba
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Square Feet
550 - 1,121 sq ft
Fourteen stories above the Capitol Riverfront, The Onyx on First is a destination for those seeking high-rise luxury apartments in Washington, D.C. Ideally positioned between the vibrant Navy Yard and the prestige of Capitol Hill, this community blends urban sophistication with unrivaled convenience. Here, youll enjoy first access to dining at The Yards, game days at Nationals Park, and cultural icons across the National Mall.
Highlights
- Walker's Paradise
- Bike-Friendly Area
- Waterfront
- Floor to Ceiling Windows
- Pool
- Deck
- Controlled Access
- Picnic Area
- Grill
Pricing & Floor Plans
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Unit 420price $1,985square feet 555availibility Now
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Unit 820price $2,005square feet 555availibility Now
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Unit 1020price $2,015square feet 555availibility Now
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Unit 216price $1,989square feet 575availibility Oct 1
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Unit 607price $2,202square feet 726availibility Now
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Unit 813price $2,212square feet 726availibility Now
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Unit 604price $2,252square feet 726availibility Now
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Unit 715price $2,126square feet 693availibility Now
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Unit 1409price $2,211square feet 693availibility Now
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Unit 1413price $2,211square feet 693availibility Feb 11
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Unit 603price $2,137square feet 616availibility Now
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Unit 719price $2,142square feet 616availibility Now
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Unit 1319price $2,172square feet 616availibility Now
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Unit 218price $2,149square feet 642availibility Now
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Unit 206price $2,258square feet 689availibility Now
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Unit 207price $2,258square feet 689availibility Feb 14
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Unit 209price $2,258square feet 689availibility Dec 31
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Unit 1006price $2,330square feet 726availibility Now
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Unit 313price $2,520square feet 726availibility Now
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Unit 406price $2,525square feet 726availibility Now
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Unit 411price $2,521square feet 693availibility Now
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Unit 815price $2,541square feet 693availibility Now
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Unit 1313price $2,616square feet 693availibility Now
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Unit 816price $2,960square feet 795availibility Now
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Unit 616price $3,175square feet 795availibility Now
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Unit 1016price $3,195square feet 795availibility Now
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Unit 517price $3,039square feet 821availibility Now
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Unit 717price $3,049square feet 821availibility Now
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Unit 1117price $3,069square feet 821availibility Now
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Unit 205price $3,101square feet 913availibility Now
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Unit 505price $3,171square feet 913availibility Now
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Unit 705price $3,181square feet 913availibility Now
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Unit 410price $3,614square feet 1,121availibility Now
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Unit 420price $1,985square feet 555availibility Now
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Unit 820price $2,005square feet 555availibility Now
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Unit 1020price $2,015square feet 555availibility Now
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Unit 216price $1,989square feet 575availibility Oct 1
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Unit 607price $2,202square feet 726availibility Now
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Unit 813price $2,212square feet 726availibility Now
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Unit 604price $2,252square feet 726availibility Now
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Unit 715price $2,126square feet 693availibility Now
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Unit 1409price $2,211square feet 693availibility Now
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Unit 1413price $2,211square feet 693availibility Feb 11
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Unit 603price $2,137square feet 616availibility Now
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Unit 719price $2,142square feet 616availibility Now
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Unit 1319price $2,172square feet 616availibility Now
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Unit 218price $2,149square feet 642availibility Now
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Unit 206price $2,258square feet 689availibility Now
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Unit 207price $2,258square feet 689availibility Feb 14
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Unit 209price $2,258square feet 689availibility Dec 31
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Unit 1006price $2,330square feet 726availibility Now
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Unit 313price $2,520square feet 726availibility Now
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Unit 406price $2,525square feet 726availibility Now
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Unit 411price $2,521square feet 693availibility Now
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Unit 815price $2,541square feet 693availibility Now
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Unit 1313price $2,616square feet 693availibility Now
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Unit 816price $2,960square feet 795availibility Now
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Unit 616price $3,175square feet 795availibility Now
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Unit 1016price $3,195square feet 795availibility Now
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Unit 517price $3,039square feet 821availibility Now
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Unit 717price $3,049square feet 821availibility Now
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Unit 1117price $3,069square feet 821availibility Now
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Unit 205price $3,101square feet 913availibility Now
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Unit 505price $3,171square feet 913availibility Now
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Unit 705price $3,181square feet 913availibility Now
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Unit 410price $3,614square feet 1,121availibility Now
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities. Use the Cost Calculator to add these fees to the base price.
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Utilities & Essentials
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Utility Service FeeMonthly fee for utility bill processing and administration. Charged per unit.$6.75 / mo
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Package ManagementHandling and storage of resident deliveries. Charged per unit.Varies
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Laundry FeeUse of community common laundry facilities. Charged per unit.Varies
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Cable TV / Internet ServicesCommunity-provided cable TV and internet services Charged per unit.Varies
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Common Area UtilitiesShared utility costs in community common areas. Charged per unit.Varies
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Gas AdminAdministrative costs for managing gas service billing, distribution, and related expenses for your apartment home. Charged per unit.Varies
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Stormwater / Drainage Admin FeeManagement of community stormwater drainage and runoff infrastructure Charged per unit.Varies / mo
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Utility Water / Wastewater Admin FeeCovers administrative costs associated with billing and managing water utility services. Charged per unit.Varies / mo
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Community Amenity FeeFee for access to shared resident amenities and facilities. Charged per unit.Varies / mo
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Pest Control ServicesRegular pest prevention and treatment services. Charged per unit.Varies / mo
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Trash Services - DoorstepFee for doorstep trash and recycle pickup service. Charged per unit.Varies / mo
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One-Time Basics
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Due at Application
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Application Fee Per ApplicantCharged per applicant.$50
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Application FeeAdministrative processing fee to cover lease preparation. Charged per applicant.$50
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Due at Move-In
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Community Amenity Set UpAdministrative fee for community amenity setup and resident program enrollment. Charged per unit.$400
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Package Management SetupCharge for establishing resident access to the package management system. Charged per unit.Varies
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Access DeviceElectronic or physical key for secure entry to the community and/or home. Charged per unit.Varies one-time
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Due at Application
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Dogs
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Dog FeeCharged per pet.$350
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Dog RentCharged per pet.$50 / mo
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Cats
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Cat FeeCharged per pet.$350
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Cat RentCharged per pet.$50 / mo
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Other Pets
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Pet Deposit (Refundable)Deposit to cover any pet-related damage. Charged per pet.$350
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Pet FeeFee for allowing pets in the home. Charged per pet.Varies
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Pet / Animal Lease ViolationFee issued for unauthorized pets or violations of pet policy. Charged per pet.Varies
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Pet Rentmonthly charge for keeping a pet in the home. Charged per pet.$50 / mo
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Garage Lot
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Parking - GarageCharge for access to a garage space. Charged per vehicle.$250 / mo
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Parking
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ParkingFee for reserved or designated parking space use and maintenance Charged per vehicle.Varies
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Other
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Parking - CarportFee for covered parking in a designated carport space. Charged per vehicle.Varies
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Parking - ReservedFee for a designated parking spot on-site. Charged per vehicle.Varies
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Bike Storagemonthly fee for bicycle storage. Charged per rentable item.$0 / mo
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Storage Unit
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Storage Space RentalFee for an on-site storage unit. Charged per unit.$75
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Guest Suite RentalNightly charge for reserving an on-site guest suite. Charged per unit.Varies one-time
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Washer & Dryer RentalIn-home washer and dryer rental and maintenance. Charged per unit.Varies
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Alarm Monitoringmonthly charge for alarm system monitoring. Charged per unit.Varies
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Amenity / Clubhouse Rental FeeFee for reserving the community clubhouse for events or gatherings. Charged per unit.Varies / occurrence
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Parking EV ChargingFee for on-site electric vehicle charging access. Charged per unit.Varies one-time
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Rent Payment Credit Building ServiceBuild credit by paying rent on time while gaining access to personalized budgeting tools and financial education resources. Charged per unit.$8.95 - $14.95 / mo
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Renters Liability Non-ComplianceFee for not maintaining required renters liability insurance coverage. Charged per unit.$25 / occurrence
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Amenity / Clubhouse Rental Deposit (Refundable)Refundable deposit for potential damages during a clubhouse rental. Charged per unit.Varies / occurrence
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Utility - Vacant Processing FeePreparing and administering a unit after move-out Charged per unit.$15
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Utility - New Account FeeOne-time charge to activate new utility services. Charged per unit.$20
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Security Deposit (Refundable)Refundable deposit covering potential damages and unpaid rent per lease terms. Charged per unit.$500 - $1,500
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Utility - Vacant Cost RecoveryUtility costs incurred while the unit was unoccupied. Charged per unit.Varies one-time
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Security Deposit AlternativeAlternative to a standard security deposit typically issued through a surety bond. Charged per unit.$20 - $39 / mo
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Renter Liability - Third PartyExpense related to required liability coverage through a third-party provider. Charged per unit.Varies
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Utility - GasCost of gas usage for your apartment. Charged per unit.Varies
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Utility - Water / SewerWater usage and wastewater removal costs. Charged per unit.Varies
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NSF Tenant FeeNSF Tenant Fee Charged per unit.$50 / occurrence
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Utility - Non-transferred Utility FeeCharge for utility costs not moved to residents name. Charged per unit.Varies / occurrence
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Legal / Eviction FeeCosts associated with an eviction proceeding. Charged per unit.Varies / occurrence
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Lease ViolationFee for non-compliance with lease terms or community policies. Charged per unit.Varies / occurrence
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Utility - Final Bill FeeOne-time charge for processing and closing a utility account. Charged per unit.$20
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Intra-Community Transfer FeeCharge for transferring to another home within the same community. Charged per unit.$500
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Boiler ManagementMaintenance and operation of the community's central boiler system Charged per unit.Varies
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Insufficient Move-out Notice FeeCharge for not providing proper advance notice before move-out. Charged per unit.Varies one-time
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MTM PercentMonth to Month Percent of Rent Charged per unit.200% of base rent / mo
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Utility - ElectricCost of electricity usage for your apartment. Charged per unit.Varies
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Utility - Stormwater / DrainageLocal stormwater management and drainage system fee. Charged per unit.Varies
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Access Device ReplacementCharge to replace lost or damaged key, fob, or remote. Charged per unit.$150 / occurrence
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Late FeeLate Fee Charged per unit.5% of base rent / occurrence
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Concession RepaymentTenant repayment of rent discounts if lease terms are not met. Charged per unit.Varies / occurrence
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Reletting FeeAn expense associated with re-renting a unit after early lease termination. Charged per unit.Varies / occurrence
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Early Lease Termination / BuyoutBuyout for ending lease agreement before its scheduled end date. Charged per unit.Varies / occurrence
Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.
Details
Lease Options
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9 - 18 Month Leases
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Short term lease
Property Information
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Built in 2009
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272 units/14 stories
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About Onyx on First
Fourteen stories above the Capitol Riverfront, The Onyx on First is a destination for those seeking high-rise luxury apartments in Washington, D.C. Ideally positioned between the vibrant Navy Yard and the prestige of Capitol Hill, this community blends urban sophistication with unrivaled convenience. Here, youll enjoy first access to dining at The Yards, game days at Nationals Park, and cultural icons across the National Mall.
Onyx on First is an apartment community located in District of Columbia County and the 20003 ZIP Code. This area is served by the District Of Columbia Public Schools attendance zone.
Unique Features
- Wi-Fi Access in Common Areas
- Wood-Plank Style Flooring *
- Luxurious Courtyard With Seating Areas
- Stained Concrete Floors
- Floor-to-Ceiling Windows
- Picnic Area With Grills
- 24-Hour Concierge
- Glass-Tile Backsplashes
- Storage Available *
- Balconies Available *
- Full-Size, Stacked, Washer/Dryer
- High-Speed Internet-Ready
- Controlled-Access Entries
- Landscaped Rooftop Deck With Pool
- Spectacular Views of DC
- State-of-the-Art Fitness Center
- Underground Parking Available
Community Amenities
Pool
Fitness Center
Concierge
Controlled Access
- Controlled Access
- Concierge
- Fitness Center
- Pool
- Courtyard
- Grill
- Picnic Area
- Waterfront
Apartment Features
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
High Speed Internet Access
Granite Countertops
- High Speed Internet Access
- Wi-Fi
- Washer/Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Granite Countertops
- Floor to Ceiling Windows
- Balcony
- Deck
- Controlled Access
- Concierge
- Courtyard
- Grill
- Picnic Area
- Waterfront
- Fitness Center
- Pool
- Wi-Fi Access in Common Areas
- Wood-Plank Style Flooring *
- Luxurious Courtyard With Seating Areas
- Stained Concrete Floors
- Floor-to-Ceiling Windows
- Picnic Area With Grills
- 24-Hour Concierge
- Glass-Tile Backsplashes
- Storage Available *
- Balconies Available *
- Full-Size, Stacked, Washer/Dryer
- High-Speed Internet-Ready
- Controlled-Access Entries
- Landscaped Rooftop Deck With Pool
- Spectacular Views of DC
- State-of-the-Art Fitness Center
- Underground Parking Available
- High Speed Internet Access
- Wi-Fi
- Washer/Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Granite Countertops
- Floor to Ceiling Windows
- Balcony
- Deck
| Monday | 9am - 6pm |
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| Tuesday | 9am - 6pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 6pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 6pm |
| Friday | 9am - 6pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 5pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Navy Yard extends along the Anacostia River, from roughly Capitol Street to Pennsylvania Avenue. It includes Nationals Park, home to the MLB's Washington Nationals, and the US Navy Museum. The neighborhood contains the Washington Navy Yard, a National Historic Landmark. Established in 1799, it is one of the country's oldest operating naval facilities. Navy Yard is a popular, exciting neighborhood with fantastic brownstones and incredible river views.
Due to its industrial past, Navy Yard contains a variety of renovated factories converted into lofts and office space. The neighborhood also offers a terrific blend of shops, restaurants, and entertainment. After choosing an apartment in Navy Yard, you'll want to visit Canal Park, a terrific park with artwork, a restaurant, gardens, interactive fountains, and a wading pool. The Anacostia Riverwalk Trail extends through the neighborhood, following the river and providing the ideal space for walking and jogging.
Learn more about living in Navy YardCompare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Navy Yard | Washington, DC | |
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| Studio | $1,928 | $1,812 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,494 | $2,238 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $3,966 | $3,070 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $5,215 | $3,935 |
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.4 mi |
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Transportation options available in Washington include Navy Yard, located 0.1 mile from Onyx on First. Onyx on First is near Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl, located 5.3 miles or 10 minutes away, and Washington Dulles International, located 29.7 miles or 47 minutes away.
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Walk: | 1 min | 0.1 mi |
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Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi |
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Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.1 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi |
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.7 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.3 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 4.0 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
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Drive: | 10 min | 5.3 mi |
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Washington Dulles International
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Drive: | 47 min | 29.7 mi |
Time and distance from Onyx on First.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.2 mi |
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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U.S. Botanic Garden
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Walk: | 19 min | 1.0 mi |
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Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi |
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Anacostia Park
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.6 mi |
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Einstein Planetarium
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi |
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Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.7 mi |
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.6 mi |
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.2 mi |
Onyx on First Photos
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Onyx on First
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1BR 1BA - 726 SF
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Fitness Center
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Fitness Center
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Fitness Center
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Rooftop Lounge
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Rooftop Lounge
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Rooftop Lounge
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Rooftop Lounge
Models
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Studio
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Studio
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Studio
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1 Bedroom
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1 Bedroom
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1 Bedroom
Onyx on First has units with in‑unit washers and dryers, making laundry day simple for residents.
Utilities are not included in rent. Residents should plan to set up and pay for all services separately.
Parking is available at Onyx on First. Fees may apply depending on the type of parking offered. Contact this property for details.
Onyx on First has studios to two-bedrooms with rent ranges from $1,962/mo. to $3,614/mo.
Yes, Onyx on First welcomes pets. Breed restrictions, weight limits, and additional fees may apply. View this property's pet policy.
A good rule of thumb is to spend no more than 30% of your gross income on rent. Based on the lowest available rent of $1,962 for a one-bedroom, you would need to earn about $71,000 per year to qualify. Want to double-check your budget? Try our Rent Affordability Calculator to see how much rent fits your income and lifestyle.
Onyx on First is offering Specials for eligible applicants, with rental rates starting at $1,962.
Yes! Onyx on First offers 2 Matterport 3D Tours. Explore different floor plans and see unit level details, all without leaving home.
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1100 1st St SE
Washington, DC 20003