Washington, D.C. is a big and beautiful city that spans four quadrants with over 100 distinctive and unique neighborhoods. If you're interested in moving to the District or moving from one area to another, here is your guide to where the most livable and most rentable areas are.
To make this list, Curbed took a look at the median rents in each area, the Walk Scores, and the communities that inhabit them. In only a few words, Curbed summarizes what you should expect to find in each neighborhood, whether that's an active nightlife or swanky designer stores.
Feel free to leave your suggestions in the comments on any neighborhoods we left out, but shouldn't have.
Navy Yard
Median Rent: $1,990
Walk Score: 85
What to expect: Renovated old factories, new residential and office buildings, waterfront views.
Shaw
Median Rent: $2,500
Walk Score: 95
What to expect: Strong community feel, local businesses, lots of row houses, cool retail and restaurants.
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Friendship Heights
Median Rent: $1,900
Walk Score: 82
What to expect: Swanky designer stores, suburban feel.