Live carefree every day. Balsa, brand new apartment homes in Washington, D.C., coming home feels like you're on vacation. With impressive finishes and resort quality amenities, our apartments make it possible to live beyond your expectations. With so much to do in the perfect D.C. location, a vibrant new lifestyle awaits. Embrace it.
Apartment for rent
Special offer
$4,214/mo
Fees may apply
Balsa, # 421, 1313 L St NW, Washington, DC 20005
2beds
842sqft
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Apartment
Available Fri Sep 4 2026
Cats, dogs OK
Air conditioner
In unit laundry
Garage parking
What's special
Impressive finishes
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Cooling
- Air Conditioner
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Elevator, Handrails, Sauna, Storage
- Flooring: Tile
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 842 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Covered, Detached, Garage, Off Street, Parking Lot, Other
- Has garage: Yes
- Details: Contact manager
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Disabled access
Features
- Exterior features: Availability 24 Hours, Backlit Mirrors in Bathrooms, Balcony, Bicycle storage, Built-in Book or Display Shelves*, CORT Furnished Units Available*, Caseta Wireless Smart Lighting Upgrade*, Concierge, Craft Coffee Bar with Local Favorites, Custom Black Tiled Bathroom Floors, Custom Built-in Wardrobes*, Custom Designer Wooden-shelf Closets, Custom Lighting Package, Efficient Appliances, Energy-efficient Appliance Suite, Entryway Mudbench with Storage*, Exterior Courtyards with Plush Landscaping, Free Weights, Glass-surround Shower*, Group Excercise, High Ceilings, High-speed Internet Ready, Kitchen Islands with Bartop Seating*, Lutron Smart Roller Shades, Moen Matte Black Fixtures and Cabinet Hardware, Neutral Interiors for Easy Decorating, ORI Semi-Furnished Homes*, On-Site Maintenance, On-Site Management, Oversized Windows allow for Natural Light, Package Receiving, Private Resident Seating Nooks Throughout, Quartz Countertops, Resident Perks Program, Revalia Kitchen Backsplash, Short Term Lease, Sleek Tuxedo Cabinetry*, Smart Home & Building Technology, Smart Home Technology, Soft-close Cabinetry, Spanish Speaking Staff, Wood-inspired Plank Flooring, Work from Home Pods
- Spa features: Sauna
Lot
- Features: Near Public Transit
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Building
Details
- Building name: Balsa
Management
- Pets allowed: Yes
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Clubhouse, Fitness Center
- Security: Gated Community
HOA
- Amenities included: Fitness Center, Sauna
Location
- Region: Washington
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 15 Months
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
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| 6/27/2026 | Price change | $4,214+2.2%$5/sqft |
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| 6/26/2026 | Price change | $4,123-11.3%$5/sqft |
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| 6/10/2026 | Listed for rent | $4,650+0.1%$6/sqft |
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| 9/10/2024 | Listing removed | $4,645$6/sqft |
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| 5/28/2024 | Price change | $4,645+0.9%$6/sqft |
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| 5/21/2024 | Price change | $4,605+0.2%$5/sqft |
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| 5/18/2024 | Price change | $4,595-4.2%$5/sqft |
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| 5/13/2024 | Listed for rent | $4,795$6/sqft |
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Neighborhood: Downtown
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Thomson Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 3/10Cardozo Education CampusGrades: 6-12Distance: 1.2 mi
There are 43 available units in this apartment building
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