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Cathedral Heights, 4100 Massachusetts Ave NW | Washington, D.C.
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  •  Cat friendly
  •  Dog friendly  
  •  Fitness Center
  •  Granite Countertops
  •  Hardwood Floors
  •  Minimum Lease Term  
  •  Oversize or penthouse units
  •  Parking Garage
  •  Private Balconies
  •  Short Term Rentals
  •  Stainless Steel Appliances
  •  Washer/Dryer In Unit

User Rating

6.7
Good
20 Reviews

About this Location

Limited nearby
public transit
Glover-Archbold Park
2 min walk
Lots of bars and
restaurants nearby

Pricing 

Studio, 1 Bath
$1,945+
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
$2,520+
1 Bedroom, 1.5 Baths
$2,125+
2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
$3,454+
2 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths
$3,254+
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  • Building Related

    •  Elevators
  • Convenience

    •  Dry Cleaning Valet Service
  • Kitchen

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

    •  Washer/Dryer In Unit
  • Lease Terms

    •  Furnished Units Available
    •  Minimum Lease Term  
  • Living Room

    •  Central A/C
    •  Fireplace
    •  Hardwood Floors
  • Parking & Transportation

    •  Car Share Program
    •  Parking Garage
  • Pet Terms & Amenities

    •  Cat fee  
    •  Cat friendly
    •  Dog fee  
    •  Dog friendly  
    •  Max Pets Limit  
    •  Pet deposit for cats  
    •  Pet deposit for dogs  
    •  Restricted breeds  
  • Security & Maintenance

    •  24 Hour Emergency Maintenance
    •  24-Hour Front Desk
    •  Controlled Access
    •  Gated Community
  • Sports & Fitness

    •  Fitness Center
  • Storage

    •  Extra Storage
  • Unique Unit Types

    •  Oversize or penthouse units
  • View

    •  Amazing Views
    •  Private Balconies
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Overall rating 6.7/10, based on 20 renter reviews Write a review

6.7
Location
6.8
Amenities
6.9
Management
6.5
Value
5.8
Social
8.3
Safety
Excellent
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3
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3
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1

Avalon at Foxhall reviews and highlights

  • amenities are great
  • safe area to live in
  • near a lovely walking trail to Georgetown and the National Cathedral
  • weekends are very loud
  • view is amazing
  • gym is pretty old
  • the front desk staff is always friendly and the coffee fresh
  • the rooftop pool is excellent in the summer
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Nothing special...

Avalon is really average on everything but the price. I moved here for work purposes, but I might move soon because it's not worth the price. If you prefer to live in a quiet area, Avalon might not be your best bet. The amenities are okay, but the gym could be better.

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Average apartment

Avalon is alright for students who want to have a walking distance to American University. A lot of AU students live here, and they are pretty friendly. I've been living here since my freshman year and I think It's pretty convenient. There are some nearby restaurants and supermarkets. Metro is about 1 mile.

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Good choice for students

The Avalon is located in a pretty nice area. There are a lot of trees kind of separates the building from noisy street. Compare to other apartments in the area, Avalon is a little bit over priced, but it's also very close to the campus, it's less than 10 minutes walk. I personally enjoy staying here.

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Not worth the price

I've been living in Avalon for ...ever. Mostly because I couldn't leave the school area. For the amount of money that I pay each month, I would say Avalon definitely isn't worth the price tag. Our gym is pretty old, and often smelly during the summer. The pool on rooftop is tiny, and a lot of students bring friends over so it's always crowded. The management team is not very responsible for problem reported. You just really have to be patient with them.

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The Issue with a Pseudo Oligopoly

School adjacent apartments justify price with location but forget all other aspects that involve good living. I wouldn't recommend but the front desk staff are the best aspect of this place. BTW: they won't reimburse for major water leaks: renter ins

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  • 1 bed / 2 baths
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Love the Avalon

Social and fun the Avalon is a great place to live. The front desk staff is always friendly and the coffee fresh. With its close proximity to American, Georgetown and many other favorite D.C. amenities it is a great value for its cost. Ideal for young people and students.

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Poor Location but Not Bad

The Avalon at Foxhall has all of the hallmarks of a quality luxury building: well appointed apartments, washer/dryer in-unit, rooftop pool, gym on-site and underground parking. Its location, however, is troublesome. For those commuting downtown, the only real option is the city bus that picks up outside the building. Unless you are working in Dupont or near Farragut Square, this means a connection to the Metro's Red Line. A commute to Gallery Place can often take well over an hour on most days. The other major issue with this building is the abundance of American University students. While most students are respectful and well-behaved, building management does little to rein in those who are not. Much of the time it feels like living in a fraternity house instead of a luxury apartment building. When my lease expires, I will be moving to a property away from universities and near the Metro.

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Decent living

The Avalon at Foxhall is a good apartment for students, but management does not take students seriously. For this price, there should be granite countertops and dependable hot water. Neither are the case. The rooftop pool is excellent in the summer, and is probably the most worthwhile part of the building. The gym is decent but poorly air conditioned.

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Great building

Great building, a bit out of the way unfortunately. You aren't living in the city for "going out" or by the nicest restaurants, but you are paying for what you get. The building is nice, amenities great, and the neighborhood is safe and quite residential.

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The Neighborhood

Signature Spots

dining 32 Recs

2 Amys Neapolitan Pizzeria
Al Dente
Raku
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grocery 2 Recs

Whole Foods Market
Yes! Organic Market
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convenience 3 Recs

Rite Aid
Berkshire Food & Drug
CVS Pharmacy
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fitness 9 Recs

Solidcore
Glover Archbold Trail
Zengo Cycle
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parks 4 Recs

Newark Street Dog Park
Battery Kemble Park
Turtle Park
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coffee 7 Recs

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Davenport Coffee Lounge
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About Cathedral Heights

Cathedral Heights is a historical neighborhood with an easy commute, convenient accessibility and great restaurants and bars. With the theme of history, this neighborhood has learned to embrace a more contemporary lifestyle with hang out spots like Barcelona Restaurant & Wine Bar or fitness oppo...
Safe
Walkable
Developing
Suburban Feel
Convenient Commute
Easy Accessibility
Proximity To Amenities
Median rents in Cathedral Heights
Studio
$
1,495
1 Bedroom
$
1,770
2 Bedroom
$
2,650

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Cathedral Heights Reviews

43 reviews
Relatively peaceful, quiet, and green neighborhood that’s not too far away from the bustling and louder college residences or town markets. Very walkable, close to the wooden trail, and easy access to transit.
I went into this a bit on my apartment review. I love living in an actual neighborhood. There's always kids and dogs running around so it feel super safe. I like the front yards, trees, and gardens - definitely doesn't give off the "concrete jungle" vibe. There's not a lot of traffic noise and everything is pretty well maintained. There's some gorgeous Embassies near by which are stunning to look at. Great area for jogging (if you're into that) and right by American without feeling like you live in a dorm.
It seems like if you live or work at AU, this is a great neighborhood for you. Also if you work on the N2/N4/N6 route and want to be sort of tucked-back into the semi-suburbs but won't be bothered by college kids, it's also a great neighborhood for that. Mass Ave South of campus is basically all apartments for a few blocks so that really is the neighborhood. Not that it's not a great neighborhood if you're not involved with AU, but since I went there, most of the people I know around here are affiliated with the school.
Cathedral Heights is a great neighborhood. It is close to a variety of bars, restaurants, grocery stores, and other useful resources. It is serviced by a variety of bus lines, but not any metro stops.
Because I've only been here during the pandemic I can't talk on the neighborhood too much, but everything is very walkable and has great restaurants and such.
It's very quiet. If you're looking for more of a night life and action this probably isn't the neighborhood for you
Very safe and lots of new restaurants popping up! Also very dog friendly. Walking distance to Giant.
An easy walk to school, and an amazing view of the national cathedral. Grocery shopping and restaurants are just a couple blocks away. The 33 bus line is very accessible and consistent. The only problem is that it is a 20+ minute walk to the closest metro stops (Cleveland park and Tenleytown metro stops).

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