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Beds Baths Rent Sq. Ft. Availability
2.5 Bathrooms $2,995
Plus Fees
1,232 1/29/26

New

1/29/26 $2,995
Plus Fees
1,232Sq. Ft.
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Fees and Policies

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

One-Time Basics

  • Security Deposit - Refundable
    $2,995 one-time

Convenient For

  • Undergraduates
  • Graduate Students
  • Faculty/Staff

1620 4th St NW

Charming 2 Bed/2.5 Bath Home in Shaw, Available 01/29/2026


You'll want to see this historic two-bedroom gem of a rowhouse in person! The living area features charming exposed brick, original hardwood flooring, and plenty of natural light. The open...
space kitchen offers plenty of counter space as well as an eat-at, bar-height countertop, stainless steel appliances, and a wine refrigerator. Just past the kitchen is a large private patio space.

Head upstairs to a common hallway that separates the two bedrooms. The primary bedroom, to the right, includes an ensuite bathroom with a tub/shower and a private terrace overlooking the back yard. The smaller bedroom, to the left, includes an ensuite bathroom with a shower and light-filled windows.

The house is located half a mile from Shaw-Howard University Metro Station, which connects to the green and yellow lines. Bus routes include the C53, C57, and D32 (Capitol Heights Station, Tenleytown Station). Grocery stores nearby include Giant Food. Local restaurants include Beau Thai, Chaplin's, Compass Coffee, Dacha Beer Garden, DCity Smokehouse, and many more with quick connection to the U Street corridor.

There is an application fee of $50 per applicant. The minimum credit score requirement is 670 (per DC statute, the approval decision is not based solely on the credit score). The minimum lease term is for one year. Tenants are responsible for water, gas, electricity, and cable/internet (if desired). A security system is present and can be activated for an additional fee. One dog under 40 lbs will be accepted on a case-by-case basis with a one-time, non-refundable pet fee of $300. No smoking is allowed in the property. This home will be available for move-in in late January - early February.

This rental unit is professionally managed by Scout Properties, DC's trustworthy property management firm, located in the Brookland neighborhood of Washington, DC. For more information visit: Scout Properties follows Equal Opportunity Housing guidelines, and Federal/ DC laws, which include voucher assistance and "source of income" protected classes.

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Amenities

Unit Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Dishwasher
  • Garbage Disposal
  • Garden/Yard
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Microwave
  • Patio, Balcony, Porch or Deck
  • Refrigerator

Laundry

  • Washer/Dryer Hookups
  • Washer/Dryer in Unit

Shopping Centers

Gallery Place Walk: 21 min Distance: 1.1 mi
Rhode Island Avenue Shopping Center Walk: 26 min Distance: 1.4 mi
Union Station Walk: 26 min Distance: 1.3 mi

Military

US Soldiers & Airmens Home Walk: 48 min Distance: 2.5 mi
Marine Corps Barracks Walk: 54 min Distance: 2.8 mi
Naval Observatory Drive: 10 min Distance: 4.7 mi

Transit / Subway

Shaw-Howard U Walk: 9 min Distance: 0.5 mi
Mount Vernon Square/7Th St-Convention Center Walk: 13 min Distance: 0.7 mi
U Street Walk: 17 min Distance: 0.9 mi
Noma-Gallaudet U Walk: 17 min Distance: 0.9 mi
Gallery Place-Chinatown Walk: 22 min Distance: 1.2 mi
Lead Walk: 29 min Distance: 1.5 mi
Union Station Walk: 25 min Distance: 1.3 mi
4 Walk: 40 min Distance: 2.1 mi
L'enfant Walk: 40 min Distance: 2.1 mi
Crystal City Drive: 9 min Distance: 5.0 mi

Airports

Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Drive: 12 min Distance: 6.3 mi
Washington Dulles International Drive: 46 min Distance: 29.1 mi

Colleges and Universities Nearby

Howard University Walk: 17 min Distance: 0.9 mi
Georgetown Walk: 18 min Distance: 0.9 mi
Georgetown Law Walk: 18 min Distance: 0.9 mi
Georgetown Law Walk: 19 min Distance: 1.0 mi

Parks and Recreation

Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site Walk: 9 min Distance: 0.5 mi
Mary McLeod Bethune Council House NHS Walk: 19 min Distance: 1.0 mi
Marian Koshland Science Museum Walk: 22 min Distance: 1.2 mi
Meridian Hill Park Walk: 31 min Distance: 1.6 mi
National Geographic Museum Walk: 28 min Distance: 1.5 mi

Schools

St. Augustine School
Grades 1-9
Private
NR
Out of 10
Academy for Ideal Education - T Street
Grades 1-12
Private
NR
Out of 10
Cardozo Education Campus
Grades 6-12
Public
2
Out of 10
Seaton Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Public
4
Out of 10

Ratings

Walker's Paradise

92

Walk Score ®

Out of 100

Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

Excellent Transit

81

Transit Score ®

Out of 100

You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.

Very Bikeable

88

Bike Score ®

Out of 100

This area is very Bikable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Busy

67

Soundscore â„¢

Out of 100

Traffic:

Busy

Airport:

Calm

Business:

Busy

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