Spacious 2BR English basement in owner-occupied Columbia Heights rowhouse. New bathroom renovation and enhanced lighting throughout.
Master bedroom offers large windows and generous layout to accommodate a queen size bed, bookcase, dresser and/or desk with chair. Second bedroom is perfect for a home office with guest bed with a lighted walk-in closet for extra storage.
Eat-in kitchen includes stainless steel appliances, gas range, dishwasher and pull-down faucet. Kitchen boasts two large windows with deep sills and exits to a covered deck with modular lounge seating that looks over floral beds in the yard, shaded by a productive fig tree.
Full bath boasts all new tile work, glass shower doors, mirror, lighting and storage. Tiled entry features a coat closet. Full-size top-loading washer and dryer in unit, tucked into it's own closet that offers additional storage. Luxury vinyl plank in bedrooms, living room and hallway offers a modern, seamless look that's easy to keep clean. Deck off the kitchen is covered and furnished.
Stellar location! The unit is about five blocks from the Columbia Heights metro on the green line. Walk to DC USA shops (Target, LIDL, Best Buy, etc), farmer's market, fast food, better/fine/foodie dining, bars, gyms, yoga. Walk to Rock Creek park and the Zoo. Choose from two different local running tracks and a walk-to city pool. Blocks from major bus routes convenient to downtown. Lots of bike share. The house is in the middle of a double-long tree-lined block.
Rent includes water and gas. Tenant pays electricity and cable/internet. With signed lease, tenant should be able to apply for Zone 1 (Ward 1) street parking. 12mo lease initially, month-to-month after. Non-smoking property. Your (one) indoor cat would be welcomed... and entertained by the backyard birds.
Last updated 10/7/26
Inital lease: 12 months
Owner pays gas and water. Tenant pays electric and WiFi. Non smoking property.
Parking is not included. Tenants can apply for Zone 1 street parking. Garage is not for tenant use.
Applicants should be prepared to provide employment/income verification, credit history, and rental history.
1215 Girard St NW
Washington, DC 20009
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2 beds
In-unit laundry (W/D)
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What's special
Productive fig treeDouble-long tree-lined blockEat-in kitchenGlass shower doorsGas rangePull-down faucetNew bathroom renovation
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- Dishwasher
- Dryer
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Washer
Flooring
- Vinyl
Neighborhood: Columbia Heights
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Biker's ParadiseNearby schools in Washington
Tubman Elementary School
Grades PK-5 • 0.4 miles7/10
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8/10Cardozo Education Campus
Grades 6-12 • 0.4 miles3/10
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3/10Columbia Heights Education Campus
Grades 6-12 • 0.5 miles6/10
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4/10Living in Washington
Columbia Heights sits in northwest Washington, DC, on elevated ground a few miles north of downtown. The neighborhood mixes historic rowhouses with busy commercial corridors and apartment buildings, and its summers are hot and humid while winters are generally cool. Meridian Hill Park, also known as Malcolm X Park, offers fountains, broad lawns and walking paths; nearby, the neighborhood’s public library and small playgrounds add everyday places to pause outdoors. Along 14th Street and 11th Street, restaurants, cafés, grocery stores and shops create a lively local scene, with performance and arts venues nearby. The Columbia Heights Metro station on the Green and Yellow lines connects the area to downtown, and buses and bike routes offer additional ways to get around. Columbia Heights neighborhood rental data lists a median rent of $2,453 per month and a typical range of $225 to $7,950, based on 312 active listings.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is 1215 Girard St NW located, and what is the neighborhood like?
1215 Girard St NW is located at 1215 Girard St NW in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC. The surrounding area includes multiple restaurants and cafes within 2 miles, such as Los Hermanos, Maydan, and La Colombe Coffee Roasters.
What hospitals and medical facilities are near 1215 Girard St NW?
The closest hospitals and medical facilities to 1215 Girard St NW include MedStar Washington Hospital Center (0.8 miles away), MedStar PromptCare (0.8 miles away), and Children's National Hospital | Sheikh Zayed Campus for Advanced Pediatric Medicine (0.8 miles away).
What schools are assigned to 1215 Girard St NW?
The schools assigned to 1215 Girard St NW include Tubman Elementary School, Cardozo Education Campus, and Columbia Heights Education Campus.
What are the grocery stores and everyday shopping options near 1215 Girard St NW?
1215 Girard St NW is located near 6 grocery stores, including Whole Foods Market (0.5 miles) and Hana Japanese Market (0.8 miles). Additional shopping options, including Sankofa Video Books & Cafe, are approximately 0.3 miles away.
What colleges and universities are near 1215 Girard St NW?
1215 Girard St NW is located within 0.1 miles of Easter Seals Child Development Center DC, 0.1 miles of Carlos Rosario School, and 0.5 miles of Howard University.
