Last Updated: 3 Hrs. Ago

Monthly Rent

$1,788 - $2,581

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.
    • Due at Move-In
      • Deposit
        Charged per unit.
        $500
        Charged per unit.

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 Melwood

Located in the heart of Adams Morgan, The Melwood Apartments offers rent-controlled apartment living in one of Washington, DC's most vibrant and walkable neighborhoods. Just steps from the eclectic restaurants, cafes, nightlife, and entertainment along 18th Street, and conveniently situated near the Woodley Park-Zoo/Adams Morgan and Dupont Circle Metro stations, The Melwood combines urban convenience with neighborhood charm. Residents enjoy pet-friendly studio, one-, and two-bedroom apartments, with select homes featuring renovated interiors, hardwood flooring, and gas cooking ranges. Community amenities including a fitness center, rooftop deck, and package lockers enhance everyday living, while professional management by Bernstein Management Corporation ensures a comfortable and welcoming experience. For those searching for rent-controlled Adams Morgan apartments or apartments near Dupont Circle, The Melwood delivers an exceptional location and outstanding value.

The Melwood is located in Washington, District of Columbia in the 20009 zip code. This apartment community was built in 1927 and has 8 stories with 101 units.

Special Features

  • Bike storage
  • cathedral view
  • Ceiling fans*
  • Dishwasher*
  • Flex Rent Payment Program
  • Furnish Your Apartment with CORT
  • Gas cooking range
  • Gas Range
  • Hardwood flooring
  • Hardwood Floors
  • juliet balcony
  • Microwave*
  • Pet-friendly
  • Recycling
  • renovated
  • Renovated apartments*
  • Rent controlled
  • Resident Events
  • Rooftop deck with grills
  • Stainless steel appliances*

Community Features

  • Laundry Facilities
  • Maintenance on site
  • Recycling
  • Public Transportation
  • Elevator
  • Fitness Center
  • Bicycle Storage

Floorplan Amenities

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Air Conditioning
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Cable Ready
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Eat-in Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Balcony
  • Deck

Security

  • Package Service
  • Controlled Access
  • Property Manager on Site

Airport

  • Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl

    Drive: 13 min 6.9 mi

Commuter Rail

  • Lead

    Drive: 8 min 3.6 mi

  • L'enfant

    Drive: 7 min 3.6 mi

  • Union Station

    Drive: 9 min 3.8 mi

  • Silver Spring Marc Eb

    Drive: 10 min 5.3 mi

  • Alexandria

    Drive: 10 min 5.6 mi

Transit / Subway

  • Woodley Park-Zoo/Adams Morgan

    Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi

  • Columbia Heights

    Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi

  • U Street

    Drive: 4 min 1.2 mi

  • Dupont Circle

    Drive: 3 min 1.6 mi

  • Cleveland Park

    Drive: 4 min 1.7 mi

Universities

Parks & Recreation

  • Meridian Hill Park

    Walk: 10 min 0.5 mi

  • National Zoo

    Walk: 18 min 1.0 mi

  • National Geographic Museum

    Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi

  • Dumbarton Oaks

    Drive: 5 min 1.9 mi

  • Mary McLeod Bethune Council House NHS

    Drive: 5 min 2.1 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 in Washington, DC

Ratings

Walkability

NR
Not Rated

Transit

NR
Not Rated

Bikeability

NR
Not Rated

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