Neighborhood Guide: 

Home to the U.S. Capital, Library of Congress, and Supreme Court, Capitol Hill also is the largest residential district in DC – and one of its best preserved. State-named avenues, 19th Century row houses, brick sidewalks, and meticulously landscaped front gardens, all give the “Hill” its distinctive charm and make it a popular place to live for young professionals, families, and longtime District residents. 

While much of Capitol Hill has a residential feel, the neighborhood offers plenty of culinary and cultural attractions. Local residents brush elbows with Hill staffers and tourists in cafes, restaurants, and some of the city’s favorite pubs. On weekends, the historic Eastern Market hosts artists, artisans, antique dealers, book and record traders, and flea market entrepreneurs who sell their wares alongside farmers offering fresh local produce. The Smithsonian museums and the U.S. Botanical Gardens are nearby, and the beautifully restored Union Station provides rail transport as well as shopping, movie theaters, and restaurants. 

Aside from some smaller apartment buildings, much of Capitol Hill’s rental housing consists of row houses, either shared by multiple tenants or divided into individual apartments. Basement apartments are common.  

Commute:   Capitol Hill is served by three Metrorail stations: Capitol South and Eastern Market on the Blue and Orange Lines, and Union Station on the Red Line. Metrobus also runs there. Commuting by public transportation usually takes about 25-35 minutes.

Rent estimages:  2-bedroom row houses range from about $1900 to $2500; 3- and 4-bedroom houses range from $2900 to just over $4000. One bedrooms and studios are available, but prices vary greatly.