The Whitelaw, formerly a hotel and now an apartment community, is located in the U Street Corridor of Northwest DC. This historical landmark has newly renovated one, two, and three bedroom apartments for rent. With wall-to-wall carpeting, central air conditioning, and energy efficient appliances, the Whitelaw apartments combine classic style with modern conveniences. On-site maintenance and management teams, on-site laundry facilities, a building elevator, and historical charm are just a few reasons why residents love living here. The apartment and community amenities combined with the building's convenient location make Whitelaw the perfect place to call home. Income restrictions apply. WC Smith will not refuse to rent a rental unit to a person because the person will provide the rental payment, in whole or in part, through a voucher for rental housing assistance provided by the District or federal government.
Whitelaw
1839 13th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
Apartment building
2 beds
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning (central)
Available units
Price may not include required fees and charges. Price shown reflects the lease term provided for each unit.
Unit , sortable column | Sqft, sortable column | Available, sortable column | Base rent, sorted ascending |
|---|---|---|---|
 Unit 405 2 bd, 1 ba | 702 | Now | $1,750 |
Unit 207 2 bd, 1 ba | 711 | Now | $1,795 |
What's special
Galley style kitchenDedicated dining section
District law requires that a housing provider state that the housing provider will not refuse to rent a rental unit to a person because the person will provide the rental payment, in whole or in part, through a voucher for rental housing assistance provided by the District or federal government.
Office hours
| Day | Open hours |
|---|---|
| Mon: | 8 am - 5 pm |
| Tue: | 9 am - 6 pm |
| Wed: | 9 am - 6 pm |
| Thu: | 9 am - 6 pm |
| Fri: | 9 am - 6 pm |
| Sat: | Closed |
| Sun: | Closed |
Facts, features & policies
Building Amenities
Security
- Gated Entry
Services & facilities
- Elevator
- On-site Maintenance
- On-site Management
Unit Features
Appliances
- Dishwasher
Cooling
- Central Air Conditioning: Central Air
Policies
Parking
- None
Lease terms
- 12
Utilities included in rent
- Garbage
- Water
Pet essentials
- CatsAllowed
Additional details
| Restrictions: None
Special Features
- Availability 24 Hours
- Energy Efficient Appliances
- Historic Building
- Walk Score Of 99
- Water And Trash Included
Neighborhood: Shaw
Areas of interest
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Travel times
Walk, Transit & Bike Scores
Walk Score®
/ 100
Walker's ParadiseBike Score®
/ 100
Biker's ParadiseNearby schools in Washington
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Garrison Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 3/10Cardozo Education CampusGrades: 6-12Distance: 0.5 mi
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Frequently asked questions
Whitelaw is located at 1839 13th St NW in Shaw, Washington, DC. The surrounding area includes approximately 20 restaurants and cafes within 1 mile, such as The Coffee Bar, Le Diplomate, and Barcelona Wine Bar.
The nearest public transit stop is U Street Metro Station, approximately 0.1 miles away.
Based on the latest Zillow data, the average rent across all unit types in Washington is currently $2,700 per month. Prices vary by neighborhood, floor plan, and building amenities.
Whitelaw is located within 0.5 miles of Meridian Hill Park, 0.9 miles of Dupont Circle, and 0.9 miles of The Carnegie Library at Mount Vernon Square.
Whitelaw is located near 3 grocery stores, including 0.2 miles from Trader Joe's, 0.4 miles from Whole Foods Market, and 0.5 miles from Hana Japanese Market. Additional shopping options, including Busboys and Poets, are approximately 0.2 miles away.
The total price for an apartment unit in Whitelaw ranges from $1,750 to $1,795. The total price will vary by floor plan, unit size, and unit amenities.
Rent in Washington has increased by $62 month-over-month, according to the latest Zillow rental data.
The schools assigned to Whitelaw include Garrison Elementary School and Cardozo Education Campus.
