Benning Heights

Washington, DC

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Benning Heights - Washington, DC

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A residential community with easy access to the nation’s capital

Quaint Suburban Central Location Commuter Family-Friendly

Benning Heights is a small residential community located roughly six miles from the heart of Washington, DC. Residents of this centrally located neighborhood can easily commute to the nation’s capital and surrounding areas for work. Churches, good public schools, small businesses, and neighborhood parks can be found in Benning Heights. This family-friendly community also enjoys easy access to nearby amenities like Fort Dupont Park, a sprawling green space that often hosts local concerts and offers 10 miles of hiking trails. Residents are also a short distance from Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens, a great place for the whole family to enjoy. Because of Benning Heights’ central location, housing is highly sought after. The apartments, homes, and condos for rent in the neighborhood range from affordable to mid-range.

Transportation

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Somewhat Walkable

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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.

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Good Transit

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The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

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Somewhat Bikeable

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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

  • Fort Dupont Park
  • Kingman and Heritage Island Park
  • Washington Youth Garden
  • Walker Mill Regional Park
  • National Arboretum

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.