George Washington University

Washington, DC

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George Washington University Foggy Bottom - Washington, DC

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The legacy of America’s first president lives on through his namesake institution

Urban Walkable Private GWU Metro Public Transportation

Located in the Foggy Bottom neighborhood on the southwest side of Washington, D.C., George Washington University is an exceptional academic institution as well as a key player in the cultural and intellectual landscape of the nation’s capital. The setting is a perfect complement to the university’s curriculum, and provides distinct advantages to students in programs geared toward government, international affairs, and journalism. Extracurriculars are extremely popular, including the highly competitive Colonials athletics program and a robust community of Greek organizations.

The campus sits within walking distance to Downtown and the museums and monuments of the National Mall, and the Foggy Bottom -GWU Metro station makes it easy for you to get all around the D.C. area without a personal vehicle. Apartments, condos, and houses can be a bit pricey near the campus, although housing use widely available with prime access to both the university itself and the wider city.

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George Washington University Hospital is considered one of the top hospitals in the country

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Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Washington, DC is $1,868 for a studio, $2,301 for one bedroom, $3,127 for two bedrooms, and $3,867 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Washington has increased by 1.0% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 476 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,868/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 691 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,301/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 986 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,127/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,083 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,867/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

86

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

75

Excellent Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

80

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Schools

Hyde-Addison Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

381 Students

10
out of 10

Shepherd Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

350 Students

10
out of 10

Smothers Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

210 Students

10
out of 10

Lafayette Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

892 Students

9
out of 10

Murch Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

651 Students

9
out of 10

Deal Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,391 Students

9
out of 10

Oyster-Adams Bilingual School

Public

Grades PK-8

767 Students

8
out of 10

Hardy Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

571 Students

7
out of 10

School Without Walls @ Francis-Stevens

Public

Grades PK-8

479 Students

6
out of 10

Stuart-Hobson Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

464 Students

6
out of 10

School Without Walls High School

Public

Grades 9-12

602 Students

9
out of 10

McKinley Technology High School

Public

Grades 9-12

696 Students

8
out of 10

Benjamin Banneker High School

Public

Grades 9-12

579 Students

8
out of 10

Jackson-Reed High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,153 Students

7
out of 10

Duke Ellington School of the Arts

Public

Grades 9-12

564 Students

6
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • National Geographic Museum
  • Lincoln Memorial
  • National Mall & Memorial Parks
  • Old Stone House
  • Theodore Roosevelt Island Park

Airports

  • Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
  • Washington Dulles International

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