Harvard Hall
1650 Harvard St NW,
Washington, DC 20009
$1,999 - $5,400 | Studio - 2 Beds
Historic architecture, local flavor, wooded neighborhoods, and a small town feel perfectly describes Mount Pleasant. Just two miles from downtown Washington DC, Mount Pleasant borders the Smithsonian National Zoo and Rock Creek Park. This famous zoo brings in tourists from all over to see thousands of animals, including tigers, elephants, and giant pandas. Rock Creek Park offers residents an urban oasis with hiking and biking trails, tennis courts, golf course, and more. For a city plaza, visit Lamont Park, host to the weekend Famer’s Market. Bring your furry friend on a leash and check it out!
Mount Pleasant is filled with vintage storefronts, housing local restaurants, bars, and shops. Visit Beau Thai, named Washington’s “Best Thai Restaurant,” for an industrial atmosphere with a full bar. Bring the whole family to a renovated brick townhouse at the Purple Patch and explore Filipino cuisine. Mount Pleasant offers public transportation in the way of public bus stations spread throughout town. Belonging to the District of Columbia Public Schools, feel secure sending your children to this highly ranked educational system. Rent can be pricey in Mount Pleasant because it’s located in the DC area, but there are a multitude of wonderful apartments to choose from in this welcoming neighborhood.
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Mount Pleasant is $1,567 for a studio, $1,868 for one bedroom, $2,142 for two bedrooms, and $2,687 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Mount Pleasant has increased by 1.4% in the past year.
Studio
455 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,567/month
Average Rent
1 BR
621 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,868/month
Average Rent
2 BR
801 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$2,142/month
Average Rent
3 BR
1,183 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$2,687/month
Average Rent
Walker's Paradise
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Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
Excellent Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.
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.
Current Resident
11 months ago•Niche Review
As a life long Mount Pleasant resident I can say this; while the neighborhood has avoided racial gentrification, it has not avoided class gentrification. While new restaurants open, they are far more expensive than those they replace.
Former Resident
7 years and 11 months ago•Niche Review
There is always something new to discover in Mount Pleasant in terms of people and the food. Restaurants of all cultures are lined up next to each other, so you'll have new food to try out literally everyday.
Niche User
10 years and 1 months ago•Niche Review
Buses pass by frequently and there is more than one way to get somewhere!
Niche User
10 years and 1 months ago•Niche Review
Area is safe. Police patrol frequently.
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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.