Benning Ridge

Washington, DC

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Benning Ridge - Washington, DC

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A quaint neighborhood with easy access to the heart of DC

Quaint Commuter Central Location Family-Friendly Good Schools

Benning Ridge is a quaint residential community nestled just six miles outside of Washington, DC. The neighborhood sits just south of the Benning Road subway station, making commuting simple. Because of its proximity to the nation’s capital, Benning Ridge is a highly sought-after place to call home. Apartments, houses, and condos available for rent in the neighborhood range from affordable to upscale. Benning Ridge sits on the edge of Fort Dupont Park, a sprawling urban green space with miles of hiking trails. This community park also hosts live concerts and educational programs great for kids. Churches, good public schools like Plummer Elementary, and a few small businesses reside in Benning Ridge, but the majority of the area is residential.

Transportation

65

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.

58

Good Transit

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

37

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
  • Frederick Douglass National Historic Site
  • Washington Youth Garden
  • 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.