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Mid-Rise Condo
Friendship Village, 5500 Friendship Blvd | Chevy Chase
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  •  24-Hour Front Desk
  •  Building Laundry Room
  •  Controlled Access
  •  Dry Cleaning Valet Service
  •  Fitness Center
  •  Granite Countertops
  •  Hardwood Floors
  •  Parking Garage
  •  Pet Friendly
  •  Rooftop Deck
  •  Stainless Steel Appliances
  •  Swimming Pool

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8.7
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6 Reviews

About this Location

Whole Foods Market
4 min walk
T2 (bus) - 2 min
Red (metro) - 6 min
In a quiet
neighborhood
Little Falls Branch Park
15 min walk

Pricing 
updated 16 hrs ago

Studio, 1 Bath
$1,550+
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
$1,800+
1 Bedroom, 1.5 Baths
$1,950+
2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
$2,900+
3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
$3,700+
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(202) 930-9485
  • Building Related

    •  Elevators
  • Convenience

    •  Dry Cleaning Valet Service
  • Entertainment

    •  Rooftop Deck
  • Kitchen

    •  Dishwasher
    •  Microwave
    •  Refrigerator
    •  Stove & Oven
  • Laundry

    •  Building Laundry Room
  • Living Room

    •  Air Conditioning
    •  Hardwood Floors
  • Parking & Transportation

    •  Parking Garage
  • Security & Maintenance

    •  24-Hour Front Desk
    •  Controlled Access
  • Sports & Fitness

    •  Fitness Center
    •  Swimming Pool
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Overall rating 8.7/10, based on 6 renter reviews Write a review

9.3
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8.7
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7.3
Management
9.5
Value
7.3
Social
10
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A good home

Nice building, nice part of town.

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The Willoughby of Chevy Chase Review

Great building in a safe neighborhood

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The Willoughby Review

For graduate school I purchased a condo at The Willoughby. It is a great building in a great area, near plenty of stores and right by the friendship heights metro. The building is filled with immigrants and retirees, although there are a few other young people, including a few other AU students who rent their units. If you want a quiet apartment in a safe and wealthy area, consider buying or renting here.

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The Willoughby is Amazing

Very near to friendship heights metro, secure and very clean.
The staff is very good and the studio's are well maintained. The heating is good and most popular internet and phone services have good network connections. The gym is equipped with more than basic necessities and the sun deck will be a great place to chill in summer.

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Shopping/Peaceful

very peaceful neighborhood. great shopping area. I live in a spacious studio, the building has a gym and pool. Metro is 2 blocks away. pets are not allowed in the building. ideal for a student or an intern who doesn't own a car. front desk security 24/7

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Great price for a good apt

The apartment and landlord are great. The building management is absolutely terrible and extremely difficult to coordinate with. What has kept me in this building is the friendly front desk staff (for the most park) and the apartment itself. My landlord has kept the apartment affordable and is great with communication.

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The Neighborhood

Signature Spots

dining 34 Recs

Chipotle Mexican Grill
Lia’s
The Capital Grille
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grocery 1 Rec

Whole Foods Market
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convenience 1 Rec

Rite Aid
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fitness 36 Recs

RTR Pilates
Krav Maga CDK Self Defense Trainin…
Joy of Motion Dance Center
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parks 1 Rec

Kenwood Cherry Blossoms
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coffee 7 Recs

Sweet Teensy Bakery
Starbucks
Nespresso Boutique at Bloomingdales
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About Friendship Village

Well known for its shopping options, the neighborhood has two malls filled with affordable brands to popular high end stores. There are rows of popular restaurants such as the Cheesecake Factory or Maggiano's close to the shopping centers which are a great place to eat out on the weekends. Residenti...
Safe
Diverse Area
Noisy Mornings
Crowded Weekends
Convenient Commute
Good Shopping Options
Lack Of Parking Spaces
Median rents in Friendship Village
Studio
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1,550
1 Bedroom
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2,250
2 Bedroom
$
2,900

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Friendship Village Reviews

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The area the apartment is in is quiet and nice. There aren’t many noise issues, and I have never felt unsafe walking around the neighborhood. Friendship Heights is only about a 15-20 minute bike ride from AU or about a 40 minute walk through the northwest DC neighborhoods. I am very close to Whole Foods for convenient grocery shopping, and Trader Joe’s and Target are just up the street in Bethesda. For entertainment and outings, getting anywhere in DC from Friendship Heights is rather easy. The metro is only about 2 blocks from the apartment complex, and the bus station is just across the street. If you have a car or take an Uber, you can be pretty much anywhere you need to be within 20 minutes.
Very close to lots of shopping and easy access to red line. It seems like a safe area. The stores and grocery all seem like they are geared to the upper class (in price and offerings). Good for me working in Rockville but still wanting to go be with the younger DC crowd on the weekends. Definitely a very diverse area, lots of international residents/diplomats working in DC in this area.
Friendship height feels safe and a great place to shop.
Its easy to get around without a car. Although it is missing bars and pubs, its a great place to shop for groceries at Giants or Whole Foods or clothing and home decor.
Friendship Village feels very safe and is pretty walkable. While the demographic is getting younger, the neighborhood seems to be largely made up of older adults. The restaurants in the area are generally pretty good and the closeness to the metro makes it easy to head to Bethesda for even more dining and shopping options. The metro also makes it really easy to get to school since Tenleytown is only one stop away.
Love the safety and convenience of this neighboorhood - the free shuttle service is awesome. Grocery stores and pharmacies nearby, and lots of shopping. However, not much personality beyond that. Could you some 'hole in the wall' kind of ethnic restaurants (but on the other hand, Bethesda just down the road has some of that). It's a comfortable in between neighboorhood connecting Bethesda and DC.
If you have some cash, really good to go shopping here! Metro is red line and very convenient. Whole foods is my favorite place but if you want a more economical grocery, the Safeway and Giant are kind of gross. Lack of street parking is an issue - I wouldn't drive here unless you want to pay for a garage.
Pro- nice looking houses along the street, walking distance to the metro, safe.
Cons- noisy in the morning (can hear trucks at 6am) and aggressive drivers

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