1 Bed / 1 Bath English Basement Apartment 1447 W St NW U Street Corridor
Available 6/1/2026. Spacious English basement apartment in a classic rowhouse on W Street NW, just off the 14th Street and U Street corridors. The apartment offers approximately 865 square feet, with 1 bedroom, 1 full bathroom, generous living space, and a mix of historic character and modern updates.
The front of the apartment includes a large kitchen, living room, and dining area. The apartment is unfurnished. Furniture may be available separately depending on the current tenant's plans, but it is not included as part of the rental unless separately confirmed.
The kitchen appliances shown in older photos have been updated to stainless steel. The apartment also includes excellent closet space, its own stack washer/dryer, exposed brick, and a recently renovated interior. There are three decorative, non-working fireplaces, which may be used for decorative purposes only and not for fires.
The rear door opens to a small patio area shared with the upstairs unit. The basement apartment is separately metered from the upper unit.
Located in the heart of the U Street Corridor, with easy access to restaurants, cafes, shopping, groceries, gyms, entertainment, and transit. Nearby destinations include Yes! Organic Market, Busboys and Poets, Trader Joe's, the YMCA on W Street NW, Atlantic Plumbing Cinema, Capital Bikeshare, Zipcar locations, bus lines, and the U Street Metro.
Property Features
1 bedroom
1 full bathroom
Approximately 865 sq ft
English basement apartment
Recently renovated interior
Large kitchen, living room, and dining area
Stainless steel appliances
Excellent closet space
Exposed brick
Three decorative, non-working fireplaces
In-unit stack washer/dryer
Shared rear patio with upstairs unit
Separately metered apartment
Unfurnished
Close to U Street Metro, bus lines, Capital Bikeshare, and Zipcar
Near Yes! Organic Market, Busboys and Poets, Trader Joe's, the YMCA on W Street NW, and Atlantic Plumbing Cinema
House for rent
$1,850/mo
Fees may apply
1447 W St NW, Washington, DC 20009
1beds
865sqft
Price may not include required fees and charges. Learn more|
Single family residence
Available Wed Jul 1 2026
Air conditioner
Shared laundry
On street parking
Fireplace
What's special
Exposed brickExcellent closet spaceRecently renovated interiorStainless steel appliancesSpacious english basement apartmentShared rear patio
- 34 days |
- -- |
- -- |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
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.
Travel times

Let’s turn your rent into credit progress
Build credit history with every on-time payment and get credit for the payment you’re already making.
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Fireplace
Cooling
- Air Conditioner
Appliances
- Included: Disposal, Dryer, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor, Washer
- Laundry: Shared
Features
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 865 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Smoke Free
Details
- Parcel number: 02020812
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Smoke Free
Location
- Region: Washington
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: Contact For Details
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/19/2026 | Price change | $1,850-5.1%$2/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 5/22/2026 | Listed for rent | $1,950$2/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 1/1/2015 | Sold | $215,000$249/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 3/5/2002 | Sold | $215,000$249/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Neighborhood: U Street Corridor
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Marie Reed Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 3/10Cardozo Education CampusGrades: 6-12Distance: 0.3 mi
- 6/10Columbia Heights Education CampusGrades: 6-12Distance: 0.7 mi








