Live Where DC Happens With a Patio, Parking & Zero Compromises.
Some apartments make you choose between space, location, and convenience. This one says, "Why not have all three?"
Welcome to this beautifully updated 2-bedroom + den, 2-bath terrace-level home in the heart of Columbia Heights, where city living comes with the luxuries that everyone wants but few actually find: your own private patio, an assigned parking space, and an unbeatable walkable location.
Inside, you'll love the bright, open-concept layout that's perfect for everything from Netflix marathons to dinner parties. The gourmet kitchen features designer granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, upgraded cabinetry, a breakfast bar, and plenty of room to cook without bumping elbows. The spacious living area flows effortlessly into the kitchen, making entertaining easy and everyday living even easier.
Need a home office, Peloton room, nursery, or guest space? The bonus den has you covered because life's too short for working from your dining table.
The home also features:
2 spacious bedrooms
Private front patio perfect for morning coffee, evening wine, or impressing friends with your "outdoor living space"
Assigned off-street parking (your future self will thank you)
In-unit stacked washer & dryer
Beautiful tile flooring
9+ foot ceilings
Built-ins for extra storage
Central heating & air conditioning
French doors and insulated windows
Designer finishes throughout
And then there's the location...
Leave the car parked (seriously you have one now). You're just about a 5-minute walk to the Columbia Heights Metro, with grocery stores, coffee shops, fitness studios, restaurants, nightlife, and shopping all just a few blocks away. With a Walk Score of 92, your weekends practically plan themselves.
Steps to dining, shopping, parks, and everything that makes Northwest DC one of the city's most vibrant neighborhoods.
This isn't just an apartment it's the kind of place that makes people say, "Wait... you actually live here?"
12 months minimum, Available on October 1. No smoking.
12 months minimum
Contact 1126 Columbia Rd NW #1
Policies
PetsDogs allowed, Cats allowed
Dogs allowed
Cats allowed
Lease termsDeposit: $3,150
Deposit
$3,150
Amenities
In-unitDishwasher, Air Conditioning, Washer & Dryer in Unit
Dishwasher
Air Conditioning
Washer & Dryer in Unit
Patio
Hardwood Flooring
Oversized Closets
Fireplace
Refrigerator
Around 1126 Columbia Rd NW #1
Schools
Places
Transit
7/10
Tubman Elementary School
Public, PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
3/10
Cardozo Education Campus
Public, 6-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
Provided by GreatSchools
About Columbia
Heights
Columbia Heights, located between U Street NW and Petworth, is a historic and transit-rich Washington, DC neighborhood with a landmarked rowhouse fabric and a busy retail spine. The neighborhood’s character concentrates at 14th Street NW and Irving Street NW, where sidewalk patios, indie boutiques, taquerias, and late-night bites cluster around the Metro entrance. The Howard Theatre and GALA Hispanic Theatre anchor the area’s performance calendar, while DC USA keeps the corridor humming. Brick bay-front rowhomes and apartment buildings line leafy side streets that rise toward 16th Street Heights. Meridian Hill Park’s cascading lawns and drum circle energy sit just south, adding a strong outdoor counterpoint. Rock Creek Park trails and the 11th Street corridor round out a walkable, city-forward rhythm.
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Historical weather
Washington, DC • 20009
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
15% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
Provided by First Street
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.3 hours in
June and 4.2 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
This property is priced $608 below the rental estimate which makes this a great deal!
Asking rent
$3,150
Rental estimate
$3,758
Nearby comparable rentals
The Rental Estimate uses 0 recent nearby rental.
Sale and tax history for 1126 Columbia Rd NW #1
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
REDFIN #1
Aug 23, 2026
Price Changed
$3,150
$3/sq ft
Aug 7, 2026
Listed for Rent
$3,250
$4/sq ft
MRIS #DC9862222
Mar 20, 2017
Sold
$485,000
$537/sq ft
Feb 18, 2017
Pending
—
Feb 14, 2017
Listed
**
$537/sq ft
+25
BRIGHT MLS #1001384295
Mar 23, 2017
Listing Removed
—
Mar 20, 2017
Sold
$485,000
$537/sq ft
Feb 14, 2017
Listed
$485,000
$537/sq ft
+25
City-living at it's best. This terrace unit offers private front patio perfect for entertaining. On-site parking. Fantastic open layout. In-unit W/ D. Beautiful tile floors. Two bedrooms+den, two full baths. Designer granite and stainless steel kitchen. 3 blocks to metro/dining/shopping (Walk Score 92!). 5 minute walk to Columbia Heights METRO.
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1126 Columbia Rd NW #1 is a 974 square foot property with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. We estimate that 1126 Columbia Rd NW #1 would rent between $3,758 / mo.1126 Columbia Rd NW #1 is located in Washington, the 20009 zipcode, and the District Of Columbia Public Schools.