1239 5th St NW

Washington, DC 20001

Apartment building

2-4 beds

In-unit laundry (W/D)

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Unit , sortable column	Sqft, sortable column	Available, sortable column	Base rent, sorted ascending
Unit 1 2 bd, 2 ba	892	Now	$3,550

What's special

Laundry in unitCompletely renovatedUpdated bathrooms

Welcome to 5th St.! This completely renovated 2 bed, 1.5 bath space is available for immediate rent, offering prospective tenants the opportunity to live in the heart of Shaw, only steps away from countless dining, nightlife, and social opportunities! With a complete remodel completed in 2024, Unit 1 offers 892 SF of private space including a gorgeous kitchen with quartz counters and stainless steel appliances, a large primary bedroom with ample storage, updated bathrooms, a private rear patio with shade and hardscape landscaping, and laundry in unit. This 2-unit townhome is located on a quiet section of 5th St. NW, walking distance to Metro, Blagden Alley, City Center, Capital One Arena, and numerous restaurants and bars like Tiger Fork, Bartaco, RPM Italian, Calico, & Never Looked Better. Enjoy the advantages of city living and the ease of walking to wherever you need to go! Owner pays for water, sewer, & trash. Tenant is responsible for internet, electric, & gas.

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.

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Neighborhood: Mount Vernon Square

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Getting around

Walk Score^®

/ 100

Walker's Paradise

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Very Bikeable

Nearby schools in Washington

Walker-Jones Education Campus

Grades PK-8 • 0.4 miles

5/10

GreatSchools^® Rating

Test Score Rating

4/10

Student Progress Rating

6/10

Dunbar High School

Grades 9-12 • 0.4 miles

3/10

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2/10

College Readiness Rating

5/10

Student Progress Rating

3/10

Historic Area
Mount Vernon Square pairs a central city setting with the historic Carnegie Library and a landmark public square.
Transit Access
Nearby Metro stations and bus routes connect the neighborhood with downtown and other parts of Washington.
Walkable Streets
Compact blocks put dining, coffee, shopping, and cultural destinations within an easy walk.
Urban Energy
The convention center, nearby Chinatown, and downtown streets give the area a lively city atmosphere.

Mount Vernon Square sits in central Washington, where compact blocks connect downtown streets with the broad green plaza at Mount Vernon Square. The neighborhood’s historic setting meets a modern cityscape, with the Walter E. Washington Convention Center nearby and the Carnegie Library at the square now serving as the Apple Carnegie Library. Mild winters and humid summers make the small parks and tree-lined streets appealing for a stroll, while nearby Chinatown and downtown add places to eat, grab coffee, shop, and explore arts and nightlife. The area is well connected by Metro and bus service, and many daily errands can be done on foot. For Mount Vernon Square, the median rent is $2,700 per month, with a typical range of $1,250 to $7,250, based on 70 active listings.