1361 Newton St NW

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.