Howard University

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Howard University - Washington, DC

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Howard University is a private research university situated just two miles from the United States Capitol. A leader in STEM fields, Howard is a historically Black university founded in 1867, producing more minority doctoral graduates in Computer Science than any other university in the nation. HU offers more than 120 areas of study, leading to undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees. The Howard Bison sports teams mostly compete in the NCAA Division I Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference.

Many apartments are available for rent near Howard’s campus. Nearby neighborhoods include Bloomington, Le Droit Park, Adams Morgan, and Dupont Circle. The HU campus is easily accessible via the Metro as well.

U Street and Howard Theatre are just blocks away from campus in addition to a number of historical landmarks and world-class museums.

Rent Trends

As of February 2025, the average apartment rent in Washington, DC is $1,861 for a studio, $2,301 for one bedroom, $3,131 for two bedrooms, and $3,865 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Washington has increased by 1.0% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 476 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,861/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 692 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,301/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 987 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,131/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,080 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,865/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

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

Airports

  • Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
  • Washington Dulles International

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