Available July 2026
The Clara is literally the north angle of Mount Vernon Triangle.
The Clara is a 3-story corner building with a cheery exterior and a wrap around private garden. This is a restored building that offers an elegant, spacious two-level apartment. Its soft creamy walls are relaxing vs. the sharp white or gray of many high rise apts.
The first floor is 50 ft long with windows and shutters that wrap around the entire house. The ceilings are a high 11" foot with crown molding, chandeliers augmented by extensive recessed lighting and wall sconces. There are a 9.5 ft tall wood pocket doors that split the floor, bay window perfect for mid-sized table, original wood floors, fireplace mantle with gas fireplace, Central HVAC, cable with outlets and intercom.
The middle room can be a dining area that easily fits a table seating 10-12 chairs or a tv room. It has a coat closet with a lot of storage and a large bathroom.
Full size kitchen features a dome, tons of solid wood cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel family-sized fridge with ice maker and water dispenser, gas range/oven, microwave, dishwasher, sink disposal, and hanging pot rack.
Garden floor is 70' long with 9' ft ceilings. Two master bedrooms large enough for king-sized beds, each with its own unique bathroom. Front bathroom has glassed in shower/tub, granite counter with double sinks and a rain-shower. Rear bathroom features a single sink, shower/tub and towel warming rack.
Middle room: Both bedrooms have access to this 12 x 17 ft room with built-in bookshelves. This room can be used as an office, library, media room, etc...
Hall to back bedroom has more storage and full-size washer/dry
Each room has a ceiling fan with light, numerous closets/storage spaces, recessed lighting all on dimmers, hardwood flooring, thermopane windows or even double thermopane to cut down outside noise as well as to increase heating/AC efficiency.
Intercom on Garden floor, rear bedroom has separate entrance.
* The Clara has a Walk/Transportation/Bike Score of 95-97 out of 100.
Location: The Clara is well-located - to the north is U St, to the west is Logan Circle, Dupont Circle, to the east is NOMA, and to the south is The Mall and Smithsonian Museums, east is The Capital and Botanical Gardens.
Shopping: Blagden Alley, Seylou Bakery; Chipotle, FRESHFARM Mount Vernon Triangle Market (Saturdays 2 blks away); Safeway, Apple Store/Carnegie Library, REI Flagship, Target, bike shops, Ace Hardware, U-Haul Moving & Storage, 2 blocks from local and popular Busboys and Poets Lounge; hardware store, bank branches and numerous shops, 12 blocks to Whole Foods, a quick drive to Union Market.
Penn Quarter; walking distance to the court system and Georgetown Law School; walking distance to the Capital One Sports Center in Chinatown, National Museum of Women in the Arts; 2 block walk to fitness centers and neighborhood community indoor pool, CityCenterDC mall, and many other boutiques, fitness centers, etc...
Health: Howard Univ. Hospital, Minute Clinic, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, CVS, Walgreens.
Parking: street parking and nearby enclosed/rental parking.
Neighborhood transportation: Mt Vernon Square Metro (green/yellow line): 4 blocks walk and located at Convention Center with a direct route to National Airport (DCA); Union Station Metro (red line): 4 mins drive with access to Amtrak, all bus services, and shops; Baltimore-Washington Expressway with direct route to BWI Airport and NYC; I95 access
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Artline Apartments, # 1, 301 M St SW, Washington, DC 20001
2beds
1,800sqft
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Apartment
Available Wed Jul 1 2026
No pets
Air conditioner, central air, ceiling fan
In unit laundry
Forced air, fireplace
What's special
Elegant spacious two-level apartmentOriginal wood floorsLarge bathroomGranite countertopsCheery exteriorCentral hvacIntercom on garden floor
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Dining Room, Family Room, Master Bath
Heating
- Forced Air, Fireplace
Cooling
- Air Conditioner, Central Air, Ceiling Fan
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Oven, Range Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Storage, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,800 sqft
Property
Parking
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Garden, Granite countertop, Heating system: Forced Air, Living room, Secured entry, Stainless steel appliances, Vintage
- Fencing: Fenced Yard
Details
- Other equipment: Intercom
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Condition
- Year built: 1872
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Building
Management
- Pets allowed: No
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Washington
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
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| 6/25/2026 | Price change | $3,750-2.6%$2/sqft |
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| 6/13/2026 | Listed for rent | $3,850$2/sqft |
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| 6/2/2026 | Listing removed | $3,850$2/sqft |
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| 4/26/2026 | Listed for rent | $3,850$2/sqft |
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Neighborhood: Mount Vernon Square
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Walker-Jones Education CampusGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 3/10Dunbar High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.2 mi
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