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
$2,491/mo
Fees may apply
The Diplomat, APT 504, 2420 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
1beds
708sqft
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Apartment
Available Mon Jul 6 2026
Cats, dogs OK
Air conditioner, ceiling fan
Shared laundry
Parking lot parking
What's special
On-site parkingRooftop deckSelect renovated interiorsWalk-in closetsGas cooking rangesModern finishesSpacious layouts
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Cooling
- Air Conditioner, Ceiling Fan
Appliances
- Included: Range
- Laundry: Shared
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Elevator, View, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 708 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Parking Lot, Other
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Stories: 8
- Exterior features: Bicycle storage, Dry cleaning lockers, Energy Star certified, Flex Rent Payment Program, Furnish Your Apartment with CORT, On-Site Maintenance, On-Site Management, On-site parking, Package Receiving, Pet-friendly, Rates quoted include all utilities, Renovated apartments*, Rent controlled, Rooftop Deck, Sunrooms*, Utilities included in rent
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City View
Lot
- Features: Near Public Transit
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Building
Details
- Building name: The Diplomat
Management
- Pets allowed: Yes
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Fitness Center, Gated
HOA
- Amenities included: Fitness Center
Location
- Region: Washington
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 12 Months
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
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| 6/23/2026 | Listed for rent | $2,491+10.1%$4/sqft |
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| 5/31/2026 | Listing removed | $2,263$3/sqft |
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| 5/29/2026 | Price change | $2,263+0.5%$3/sqft |
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| 5/8/2026 | Listed for rent | $2,252-6%$3/sqft |
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| 4/20/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 3/25/2022 | Price change | $2,395+1%$3/sqft |
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| 3/18/2022 | Price change | $2,372-1%$3/sqft |
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| 3/12/2022 | Price change | $2,395+0.5%$3/sqft |
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| 3/1/2022 | Listed for rent | $2,383+14%$3/sqft |
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| 12/13/2019 | Listing removed | $2,091$3/sqft |
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| 10/26/2019 | Listed for rent | $2,091+3.7%$3/sqft |
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| 9/9/2019 | Listing removed | $2,016$3/sqft |
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| 9/6/2019 | Listed for rent | $2,016$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
There are 4 available units in this apartment building