Off-Campus Student Apartments Near American University
Every off-campus listing near American University is ranked by tenants who've actually lived there. Filter by price, beds, or vibe, and check District of Columbia tenant rights before you sign anything.
Federal data puts typical off-campus living costs near $1,611/mo.
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What off-campus housing options exist near American University?
Students at American University have access to 541 indexed off-campus apartments within walking, biking, and transit distance of campus in Washington, DC. Options include purpose-built student housing with by-the-bed leases, traditional apartment complexes, and shared homes, each with different price points and lease structures, with rents typically ranging from $1,324–$2,428.
| Search | Listings | Median rent | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom Apartments | 485 | $1,840/mo | $1,600 to $2,107/mo |
| 2 Bedroom Apartments | 467 | $1,845/mo | $1,596 to $2,110/mo |
| Pet-Friendly Apartments | 441 | $1,840/mo | $1,621 to $2,114/mo |
| Apartments with a Gym | 373 | $1,891/mo | $1,675 to $2,125/mo |
| Apartments with In-Unit Laundry | 323 | $1,925/mo | $1,735 to $2,151/mo |
| Studio Apartments | 297 | $1,828/mo | $1,620 to $2,050/mo |
| Apartments with a Pool | 255 | $1,891/mo | $1,725 to $2,109/mo |
| 3 Bedroom Apartments | 206 | $1,825/mo | $1,424 to $2,061/mo |
| Furnished Apartments | 78 | $1,825/mo | $1,556 to $2,129/mo |
| 4+ Bedroom Apartments | 29 | $1,312/mo | $1,091 to $1,676/mo |
| Apartments Under $1,000 | 13 | $868/mo | $838 to $950/mo |
Pricing data as of July 2026. Bands show the 25th to 75th percentile of listed starting rents.
Apartments near American University
The Berkshire Apartments
4201 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC
Avalon at Foxhall
4100 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC
Idaho Terrace
3040 Idaho Ave NW, Washington, DC
City Ridge
20 Ridge Square NW, Washington, DC
Upton Place
4000 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC
Vaughan Place
3401 38th St NW, Washington, DC
Macomb Gardens
3725 Macomb St NW, Washington, DC
The Abby
3621 Newark St NW, Washington, DC
The Elaine
3210 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC
Alto Towers
3206 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC
Conwell
3201 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC
Archer Apartments
3701 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC
eaves Glover Park
3850 Tunlaw Rd NW, Washington, DC
eaves Tunlaw Gardens
3903 Davis Pl NW, Washington, DC
Tenley View Apartments
4600 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC
Skyline Towers
2730 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC
Park Crest Apartments
2324 41st St NW, Washington, DC
Sherry Hall
2702 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC
2255 Wisconsin
2255 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC
Connecticut House Apartments
4500 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC
Clarence House
4530 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC
4107 Connecticut Avenue
4107 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC
Park Connecticut
4411 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC
The Frontenac
4550 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC
Brandywine Apartments
4545 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC
3003 Van Ness
3003 Van Ness St NW, Washington, DC
The Glover House Apartments
2101 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC
Aerie
2650 Woodley Rd NW, Washington, DC
Zephyr at Wardman Park
2601 Calvert St NW, Washington, DC
Calvert Woodley
2601 Woodley Pl NW, Washington, DC
The Windsor - Kalorama
2116 Kalorama Rd NW, Washington, DC
The Wallasey
2426 19th St NW, Washington, DC
Kew Gardens
2700 Q St NW, Washington, DC
2900 Adams Mill
2900 Adams Mill Rd NW, Washington, DC
Harvard Village
1829 Summit Pl NW, Washington, DC
Ora
2144 California St NW, Washington, DC
Park East Apartments
1845 Summit Pl NW, Washington, DC
The Melwood
1803 Biltmore St NW, Washington, DC
Highbridge
2512 Q St, Washington, DC
Gelmarc Towers
1930 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, DC
AdMo Heights
1777 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, DC
Park Ellison
1700 Harvard St NW, Washington, DC
The Chalfonte
1601 Argonne Pl NW, Washington, DC
President Madison
1908 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC
The Ledger
1000 29th St NW, Washington, DC
The Argonne
1629 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, DC
Dorchester West Apartments
2425 17th St NW, Washington, DC
Dorchester House
1630 Euclid St NW, Washington, DC
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Student Tenants tracks 541 apartments near American University in Washington, DC. Typical starting rents run from $1,324/mo to $2,428/mo (median $1,833/mo). Each listing shows price range, bed count, walk and safety scores, nearby grocery and transit, and tenant reviews from real students who have lived there.
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