Arboretum

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Arboretum - Washington, DC

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A spectacular backyard makes this neighborhood unique

Outdoors Parks Arboretum Wooded Mass Transit Downtown

Surrounded on three sides by the US National Arboretum, the neighborhood of Arboretum borrows more than its name from the park. The natural beauty is carried throughout the neighborhood, which is filled with trees, hedges, azaleas, and other flowering plants. Having the Arboretum as your backyard makes this neighborhood truly special. The gardens cover 446 acres, including cherry trees, a bonsai museum, and the Capitol's original columns.

Arboretum is bordered by Bladensburg Road and New York Avenue, roughly three miles northeast of Downtown Washington DC. The neighborhood is home to the Arboretum Recreation Center as well as several shops and restaurants. Bus service into DC is available throughout the neighborhood, especially along Bladensburg Road.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Arboretum is $1,757 for one bedroom, and $1,971 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Arboretum has increased by 9.5% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 720 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,757/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 880 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,971/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

64

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

48

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

45

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • National Arboretum
  • Washington Youth Garden
  • Kingman and Heritage Island Park
  • Dueling Creek Natural Area
  • Bladensburg Waterfront Park

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 February 2025.