Last Updated: 3 Hrs. Ago

Rent Specials

Up to 2 Months Free on Select Units!* *Must apply within 72 hours of first tour and move in within 45 days. Restrictions apply, see leasing office for details.

Monthly Rent

$1,617 - $2,543

Beds

Studio - 1

Baths

1 - 2

* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

Note: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice.

Lease Terms

12 mo

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

  • One-Time Basics
    • Due at Application
      • Application Fee Per Applicant
        Charged per applicant.
        $50
        Charged per applicant.

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

About The Diplomat

The Diplomat Apartments offers studio and one-bedroom apartments in the heart of Washington, DCs 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!

The Diplomat is located in Washington, District of Columbia in the 20009 zip code. This apartment community was built in 1940 and has 8 stories with 100 units.

Special Features

  • 5th floor
  • 6th floor
  • 7th floor
  • 8th floor
  • Bike storage
  • Ceiling fans*
  • Dry cleaning lockers
  • Energy Star certified
  • Flex Rent Payment Program
  • Furnish Your Apartment with CORT
  • Gas cooking range
  • Hardwood flooring*
  • Historic Building
  • Meridian Hill Park and city views*
  • meridian hill park view
  • On-Site Parking
  • Pet-friendly
  • Rates quoted include all utilities
  • Renovated apartments*
  • Rent controlled
  • Rooftop deck with grills
  • Sunrooms*
  • upgraded cabinets
  • Walk-in closets*

Community Features

  • Laundry Facilities
  • Maintenance on site
  • Recycling
  • Renters Insurance Program
  • Dry Cleaning Service
  • Online Services
  • Planned Social Activities
  • Public Transportation
  • Elevator
  • Breakfast/Coffee Concierge
  • Sundeck
  • Grill
  • Fitness Center
  • Bicycle Storage
  • Private Bathroom

Floorplan Amenities

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Cable Ready
  • Tub/Shower
  • Disposal
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Breakfast Nook
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Sunroom
  • Views
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Deck

Parking

Surface Lot

Parking Available $180

Other

Security

  • Package Service
  • Controlled Access
  • Property Manager on Site

Pet Policy

Cats Allowed

None

| Restrictions: None

  • $55 Monthly Pet Rent
  • $500 Fee

Dogs Allowed

Breed Restrictions Apply

| Restrictions: Breed Restrictions Apply

  • $55 Monthly Pet Rent
  • $500 Fee

Airport

  • Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl

    Drive: 13 min 6.5 mi

Commuter Rail

  • Lead

    Drive: 7 min 3.0 mi
  • 4

    Drive: 7 min 3.1 mi
  • Union Station

    Drive: 8 min 3.2 mi
  • Silver Spring Marc Eb

    Drive: 9 min 5.2 mi
  • Riverdale Marc Sb

    Drive: 14 min 7.0 mi

Transit / Subway

  • Columbia Heights

    Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
  • U Street

    Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
  • Woodley Park-Zoo/Adams Morgan

    Drive: 4 min 1.3 mi
  • Shaw-Howard U

    Drive: 4 min 1.3 mi
  • Dupont Circle

    Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi

Universities

Parks & Recreation

  • Meridian Hill Park

    Walk: 4 min 0.2 mi
  • National Zoo

    Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
  • National Geographic Museum

    Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
  • Mary McLeod Bethune Council House NHS

    Drive: 4 min 1.2 mi
  • Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site

    Drive: 4 min 1.4 mi

Shopping Centers & Malls

Military Bases

Schools

GreatSchools Rating

Private Elementary & Middle School

228 Students
(202) 667-2608
Grades PK-8

GreatSchools Rating

Private Elementary, Middle & High School

21 Students
(310) 938-3432
Grades K-12

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Adams Morgan/Columbia Heights in Washington, DC

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