The Diplomat Apartments offers studio and one-bedroom apartments in the heart of Washington, DC's vibrant Adams Morgan neighborhood. Located across from Meridian Hill Park and near the Columbia Heights and U Street Metro stations, our community places you close to dining, nightlife, and everyday conveniences. Apartment homes feature spacious layouts, walk-in closets, and select renovated interiors with gas cooking ranges and modern finishes. Community amenities include a fitness center, rooftop deck, package room, on-site parking, and pet-friendly living. Professionally managed by Bernstein Management Corporation, The Diplomat delivers comfortable, rent-controlled apartment living in NW DC. Schedule your tour today!
Apartment for rent
$1,826/moFees may apply
2420 16th St NW, # 215, Washington, DC 20009
Studio
475sqft
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Apartment
Available Sun Aug 23 2026
Cats, dogs OK
Air conditioner
Other parking
Natural gas, other
What's special
Select renovated interiorsWalk-in closetsGas cooking rangesModern finishesSpacious layouts
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 0
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Natural Gas, Other
Cooling
- Air Conditioner
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Elevator, Other, Storage
- Flooring: Hardwood
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 475 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Other
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Stories: 8
- Patio & porch: Deck, Other
- Exterior features: Other, Storage
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Meridian Hill Park and city views*
Lot
- Features: Other, Views
Details
- Additional structures: Other, Storage
- Other equipment: Other
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Gas
Building
Details
- Building name: The Diplomat
Management
- Pets allowed: Yes
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Fitness Center, Gated, Other, Park
- Security: Other
HOA
- Amenities included: Fitness Center, Gas, Maintenance, Management, Other, Park, Parking, Storage
Location
- Region: Washington
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 12 Months
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
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| 7/20/2026 | Listed for rent | $1,826-2%$4/sqft |
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| 2/22/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 12/22/2023 | Price change | $1,864-4.1%$4/sqft |
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| 12/14/2023 | Price change | $1,943-0.6%$4/sqft |
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| 11/17/2023 | Price change | $1,955+10%$4/sqft |
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| 10/19/2022 | Listed for rent | $1,777+15%$4/sqft |
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| 7/6/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/26/2021 | Price change | $1,545-0.3%$3/sqft |
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| 9/25/2020 | Listed for rent | $1,550$3/sqft |
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Neighborhood: Adams Morgan
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Marie Reed Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 3/10Cardozo Education CampusGrades: 6-12Distance: 0.5 mi
- 6/10Columbia Heights Education CampusGrades: 6-12Distance: 0.6 mi
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