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  • 5521 Illinois Ave NW

    Washington, DC 20011

    Apartment building
    4 beds

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    Unit 5521
    4 bd, 1 ba
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    $4,900
    Unit 3
    4 bd, 1 ba
    1,567
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    $4,950

    What's special

    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.

    Facts, features & policies

    Unit features

    Appliances
    • Dishwasher
    • Refrigerator

    Neighborhood: Brightwood Park

    Areas of interest

    Use our interactive map to explore the neighborhood and see how it matches your interests.

    Travel times

    Getting around

    Walk Score®
     / 100
    Walker's Paradise
    Bike Score®
     / 100
    Very Bikeable

    Nearby schools in Washington

    Truesdell Education Campus
    Grades PK-5 • 1 miles
    6/10
    GreatSchools® Rating
    Test Score Rating
    4/10
    Student Progress Rating
    7/10
    MacFarland Middle School
    Grades 6-8 • 1 miles
    7/10
    GreatSchools® Rating
    Test Score Rating
    7/10
    Student Progress Rating
    7/10
    Roosevelt High School @ MacFarland
    Grades 9-12 • 1 miles
    4/10
    GreatSchools® Rating
    Test Score Rating
    3/10
    College Readiness Rating
    4/10
    Student Progress Rating
    5/10

    Brightwood Park sits in upper Northwest Washington, with residential streets, leafy blocks, and a setting near Rock Creek Park. The area has four distinct seasons, with hot, humid summers and cool winters. Rock Creek Park offers wooded trails and open space nearby, while neighborhood playgrounds add places to spend time outdoors. Georgia Avenue is the main corridor for everyday dining, coffee, and shopping, with local eateries and convenience-oriented businesses among the options. The neighborhood’s history is reflected in its residential architecture and longstanding street layout; arts and nightlife options are more limited locally, with broader choices elsewhere in the city. Bus routes serve the area, and driving connects residents to nearby avenues and parkways. For Brightwood Park, the median rent is $1,900 per month, and the typical range is $1,249 to $6,500.

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    Frequently asked questions

    Where is 5521 Illinois Ave NW located, and what is the neighborhood like?

    5521 Illinois Ave NW is located at 5521 Illinois Ave NW in Brightwood Park, Washington, DC. The surrounding area includes multiple restaurants and cafes within 2 miles, such as Moreland's Tavern, La Coop Coffee Company, and Twin Dragon Carry OUT.

    What hospitals and medical facilities are near 5521 Illinois Ave NW?

    The closest hospitals and medical facilities to 5521 Illinois Ave NW include Metropolitan Medical Center (0.7 miles away), New Hampshire Pharmacy & Medical Equipment (0.9 miles away), and Takoma Wellness Center (1 mile away).

    What schools are assigned to 5521 Illinois Ave NW?

    The schools assigned to 5521 Illinois Ave NW include Truesdell Education Campus, MacFarland Middle School, and Roosevelt High School @ MacFarland.

    What are the grocery stores and everyday shopping options near 5521 Illinois Ave NW?

    5521 Illinois Ave NW is located near 7 grocery stores, including Walmart Supercenter (0.4 miles) and Avenue Market (0.9 miles). Additional shopping options, including A Natural Motion, are approximately 0.1 miles away.

    What colleges and universities are near 5521 Illinois Ave NW?

    5521 Illinois Ave NW is located within 0.2 miles of Post LivingSocial U Happy Hour Hangover, 1 mile of Strayer University - Takoma Park Campus, and 1 mile of Its Me Or Them ;).

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