West End

Washington, DC

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West End - Washington, DC

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Gorgeous, modern neighborhood with rich history

Upscale Downtown Fine Dining Tourism Ideal Location

The West End of Washington, D.C. houses some of the city’s finest restaurants, hotels, and condominiums. Residents adore the easy access to Georgetown and Dupont Circle. A walk across the neighborhood will bring you to local shops, delicious eateries, nightlife, and tourist attractions. The White House and the National Geographic Museum are just moments away from your new home in the West End. Two must-try spots in the area are the Blue Duck Tavern, a casual-chic neighborhood tavern with creative American cuisine crafted from the region’s freshest ingredients, and Grillfish, the best casual seafood dining in the West End.

Fitness centers like Urban Boxing and SoulCycle are located in town, as well as a neighborhood library, playground, swimming pool, and dog park. Rock Creek flows through the West End into the Potomac River, giving residents relaxing riverside views. The West End is on the expensive side when it comes to rent, but there is no better way of life than living lavishly in the West End of Washington, D.C.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in West End is $2,176 for a studio, $3,274 for one bedroom, $5,271 for two bedrooms, and $7,478 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in West End has increased by 0.5% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 522 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,176/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 808 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,274/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,357 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $5,271/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,783 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $7,478/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

98

Walker's Paradise

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

89

Rider's Paradise

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

Living in this area is considered a rider’s paradise, with world-class transportation.

93

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

  • Old Stone House
  • National Geographic Museum
  • Tudor Place House & Garden
  • Dumbarton Oaks
  • Theodore Roosevelt Island Park

Airports

  • Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
  • Washington Dulles International

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