Located in the heart of Adams Morgan, The Melwood Apartments offers rent-controlled apartment living in one of Washington, DC's most vibrant and walkable neighborhoods. Just steps from the eclectic restaurants, cafes, nightlife, and entertainment along 18th Street, and conveniently situated near the Woodley Park-Zoo/Adams Morgan and Dupont Circle Metro stations, The Melwood combines urban convenience with neighborhood charm. Residents enjoy pet-friendly studio, one-, and two-bedroom apartments, with select homes featuring renovated interiors, hardwood flooring, and gas cooking ranges. Community amenities including a fitness center, rooftop deck, and package lockers enhance everyday living, while professional management by Bernstein Management Corporation ensures a comfortable and welcoming experience. For those searching for rent-controlled Adams Morgan apartments or apartments near Dupont Circle, The Melwood delivers an exceptional location and outstanding value.
Apartment for rent
Apartment
Available Sun Nov 8 2026
Cats, dogs OK
Air conditioner
Shared laundry
Natural gas
What's special
Rooftop deckRenovated interiorsGas cooking rangesHardwood flooring
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 0
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Air Conditioner
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave Oven, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Shared
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Elevator, Storage
- Flooring: Hardwood
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 360 sqft
Property
Parking
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Stories: 8
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Controlled Access, Flex Rent Payment Program, Free Weights, Furnish Your Apartment With Cort, Package lockers, Pet-Friendly, Renovated Apartments*, Rent Controlled, Resident Events, Stainless Steel Appliances*, Storage, Transportation
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Building
Details
- Building name: The Melwood
Management
- Pets allowed: Yes
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Fitness Center
HOA
- Amenities included: Fitness Center, Maintenance, Management
Location
- Region: Washington
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 12 Months
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
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| 8/26/2026 | Listed for rent | $1,877+7.9%$5/sqft |
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| 9/23/2025 | Listing removed | $1,739$5/sqft |
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| 9/19/2025 | Price change | $1,739-2.5%$5/sqft |
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| 9/5/2025 | Price change | $1,783-1%$5/sqft |
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| 8/14/2025 | Price change | $1,801-1%$5/sqft |
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| 8/8/2025 | Price change | $1,819-1%$5/sqft |
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| 8/4/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,837-1.2%$5/sqft |
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| 7/9/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/27/2024 | Price change | $1,859-0.6%$5/sqft |
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| 6/21/2024 | Price change | $1,870+0.8%$5/sqft |
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| 6/14/2024 | Listed for rent | $1,856+1.7%$5/sqft |
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| 6/1/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/30/2024 | Price change | $1,825+0.6%$5/sqft |
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| 5/17/2024 | Price change | $1,814-0.6%$5/sqft |
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| 5/3/2024 | Price change | $1,825+0.7%$5/sqft |
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| 5/1/2024 | Price change | $1,812+2%$5/sqft |
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| 3/21/2024 | Price change | $1,777-1.4%$5/sqft |
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| 3/15/2024 | Price change | $1,803+1%$5/sqft |
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| 3/9/2024 | Listed for rent | $1,786-0.6%$5/sqft |
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| 11/22/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 11/2/2022 | Listed for rent | $1,796+10.7%$5/sqft |
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| 12/16/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 11/19/2021 | Price change | $1,623-0.7%$5/sqft |
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| 11/12/2021 | Price change | $1,635-0.5%$5/sqft |
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| 11/5/2021 | Listed for rent | $1,643$5/sqft |
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