Lanier Heights

Washington, DC

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Lanier Heights - Washington, DC

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DC's hidden gem

Walkable Green Space Historic Zoo DC Urban Bicycle-Friendly

Situated south of Mount Pleasant and north of Adams Morgan, Lanier Heights is a small neighborhood that blends seamlessly into the larger Adams Morgan neighborhood. The National Zoo begins along the northwest side, and Downtown DC is just over a mile to the south. With its elegant row houses, tree-lined streets, Art Deco homes, and charming apartment buildings, Lanier Heights is one of DC's historic hidden gems.

The neighborhood began as one of Washington DC's earliest subdivisions, established around 1883. Residents enjoy fast access to the National Zoo, Rock Creek Park Trails, and Walter Pierce Park, which is located in the neighborhood and offers ball courts and fields, a playground, chess tables, and a dog park.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Lanier Heights is $1,757 for a studio, $2,146 for one bedroom, $3,108 for two bedrooms, and $3,962 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lanier Heights has increased by 1.7% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 480 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,757/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 682 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,146/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,032 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,108/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,337 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,962/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

95

Walker's Paradise

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

79

Excellent Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.

94

Biker's Paradise

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Meridian Hill Park
  • National Zoo
  • National Geographic Museum
  • Mary McLeod Bethune Council House NHS
  • Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site

Airports

  • Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
  • Washington Dulles International

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