Van Ness

Once the site of the Civil War, Van Ness has changed itself to embrace art, culture, cuisines and fashion. Places from Acacia Bistro for Mediterranean cuisine to the ideal urban escape at Rock Creek Park are well liked by most of the locals in the area during the weekends. The Hillwood Museum and Gardens of DC helps residents to catch their breath and enjoy the collaboration between art and nature.

Before 2013, not much was thought of this Van Ness. But since it's major renovations, renters have been flocking. Join the new crowd and move to Van Ness before the word gets out about this cool, freshly styled neighborhood.
What Van Ness Residents
Think About Their Apartments
overall
7.1
value
7.4
amenities
6.0
social
5.7
management
7.2
safety
9.5
Median rents in Van Ness
Studio
$
1480
1 Bedroom
$
1620
2 Bedroom
$
2170

Living in
Van Ness

Very Safe
Not many restaurants and bars
Grocery Store nearby
Quiet Neighborhood
Suburban
Plenty of parks
Pet Friendly
No Nightlife
Residential
Van Ness — 6.6/10 Rating (based on 5 neighborhood reviews)
Safe, safe safe! I can walk at night and I have never felt unsafe. very residential area so not a TON of restaurants/bars, but very close to the grocery store. Quiet and lots of families.
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10
/10
Neighborhood Rating
Connecticut House
The best part is that it is very quiet especially at night. You don't hear much road traffic at all. Very close to multiple grocery stores. Lacks nearby restaurants/bars- could use more of those!
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6
/10
Neighborhood Rating
4600 Connecticut Avenue
The area where Devonshire Court is located is definitely "up and coming." Cathedral Heights is not too far (about a 10min walk) and the Giant grocery store has a bar! So fun to grocery shop now. Great restaurants nearby, tons of bus lines, and the post office is next door.
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7
/10
Neighborhood Rating
Devonshire Apartments
The area is quite suburban, especially off connecticut avenue. Plenty of parks and green space, which makes it great for pets. There are a few cafes, but no nightlife to speak of, and nearby grocery stores are definitely smaller and dated.
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5
/10
Neighborhood Rating
Connecticut Heights
It's very quiet and residential, but close to Tenleytown and Cleveland Park bars and restaurants.
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5
/10
Neighborhood Rating
4600 Conduminiums


Getting to Know
Van Ness

Neighborhood Boundaries
East to West Boundary: Wisconsin Ave NW to Connecticut Ave NW
North to South Boundary: Nebraska Ave NW to Quebec St NW
dining
Acacia Bistro & Wine Bar
Potbelly Sandwich Shop
Tesoro
grocery
Giant Food
Whole Foods
About your Neighbors
Data from the 2013 American Community Survey
Zip Codes
Van Ness includes zip codes 20008 and 20016
Rent vs Own
47
% of Van Ness residents are renters
Driving to Work
39
% of Van Ness residents drive to work
New Construction
4
% of housing units in Van Ness have been built in the last 15 years
Building Types
37
%
<20 units
10
%
20-49 units
52
%
50+ units
Demographics
Children (under 18)
12
%
18 - 34
36
%
35 - 54
24
%
55+
28
%
Unit Mix
10
%
Studio
37
%
1 Bed
22
%
2 Bed
31
%
3+ Bed
Occupation or Education
Working Professional
67
%
Undergrad Student
10
%
Grad Student
8
%
Unemployed
3
%
Retired
12
%

Best Apartments
in Van Ness

The Essex
1 Bed $1,700
2 Beds $2,400

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The Connecticut
1 Bed $1,950
2 Beds $2,700

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Yuma
1 Bed $1,399

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4801 Connecticut Avenue Apartments
1 Bed $1,600

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Park Van Ness
Studio $1,640
1 Bed $2,220
2 Beds $3,180

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Cleveland Park
1 Bed $1,750

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Nearby Neighborhoods

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Cleveland Park
Walkable neighborhood with a beautiful residential space
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Cathedral Heights
Historical neighborhood with a contemporary lifestyle
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Forest Hills
Diverse neighborhood that is fantastic for outdoor activities