Best Student Flats In Washington Near Me

Varsha Thebo: Highly, highly recommend this place to all the international as well as domestic students and/or young professionals who find themselves in DC. You’ll feel right at home!

Boban Markovic: This place definitely deserves more credit! I lived at ISH for two semesters and it was one of the best experiences I had. If you are seeking housing at the great location, don’t have time (or don’t know how) to cook, prefer international crowd to mingle, discuss global issues and hit the bar on the weekend, this place is for you. The location of the house is unbeatable. You can easily reach almost any part of DC metro are from Dupont Circle. World-famous institutions with great speakers and events are just around the corner (Brookings, Carnegie Endowment, German Marshall Fund, AEI, Johns Hopkins SAIS…). When it comes to restaurants, this area provides everything from upscale dining, casual seating, take-out, to 3am jumbo slice pizza (i.e. Duccini’s). The neighborhood is probably the safest in DC, LGBT friendly, with a lot of international people, young professionals, and plethora of cultural events. Public pool, tennis courts etc are not far away. You can enjoy a morning run, read a book or sip coffee on the ISH patio or in the library, or hit the bars and indulge in the nightlife at the U and 14th Street, just a few blocks away. When it comes to facilities, ISH buildings are old, but in a solid shape. The main building is a Tudor style mansion with dining hall, TV room, library, patio, great hall, and the residence area. It looks like Hogwarts! Van Slyck and Marpat Hall are built later, very simplistic, but still a good living area. Rooms are warm in the winter and there are AC units or central HVAC in all rooms. Common areas are clean and well maintained by the support staff, but the cleanliness of your room depends on you. It is a true convenience to wake up in the morning or come in the evening and have a hot meal. While food is not the best in the world (this is not a hotel or your mom’s kitchen), it is pretty good. There are usually two dishes, vegetarian option, salad bar, soup, desert, coffee, tea,… plenty to choose from. Now, the monthly price varies between $1,300-$1,650 per room, depending if it’s a single or shared room. This includes room, food, use of the common facilities and all events. Also, if you stay a bit longer you can work at the front-desk for a few hours every week and save some money. Good luck finding studio (without food) for this price in the neighborhood! The best part of ISH are people. We organized a variety of events, traveled on the weekends, went out together, had movie nights, cookouts, Halloween party, attended a bunch of fancy events with Congressmen and Ambassadors visiting the house. Alcohol is not allowed in the common areas, but having a few drinks in your room with friends before going out is totally ok. Again, this is not a hotel so don’t expect a queen-size bed, etc. It is a student dorm. For your money, you get decent housing, food, great facilities for common use, great location, safe neighborhood and opportunity to make friends worldwide and enjoy yourself. I strongly recommend it to students and interns! ISHers will become your DC family.

Roman Ginzburg: My review is bit dated since I stayed here in 2004 for a year and summer of 2008. I had a wonderful experience and met incredible ppl at ISH. Things have changed since, but would still recommend a stay to anyone new to DC.

Claudia Li-Ting You: For foreign students and interns, this is the best house and family that you will have if you stay here. I am an ISH alumni, and I love this place and all the friends that I met here.

JA Molloy: Episodic water quality issues (yellow/brown with rust flecks), about which many of my fellow interns shared their concerns. Nothing was done except to pass on the blame and obfuscate. They spend a lot of money on optics and evidently far too little on the the things that matter. Very pretty lobby, very nice receptionist, but the leadership is clearly lacking and, since they get our money up front and keep a large portion of the security deposit for “administrative costs”, there is little incentive for accountability. Will be urging my university to switch their housing.

Brianna Mbog: This is the worst housing I have ever had. My parent paid way to much for what I was provided. I lived in a tiny apartment with three girls. We lived in one room with two sets of bunkbeds and we were required to share one closet. There were roaches, the kitchen was tiny and the pots, pans and dishes were either hard to clean or broken. The first week we were told that somehow a woman had entered our building. WISH also allowed three strangers into our apartment without our knowledge or permission and we had all of our personal belongings out. One day my roommate came home and our backdoor was wide open. When I called to make them aware of this, Dan said he would look into it and get back to me and he never did. Dan was never helpful and quite rude. If you want good housing in DC I recommend The Washington Center. It is a beautiful building with security and only two people per room in a four person apartment and the other students are nice and welcoming and it makes it easier to make friends. The apartment I stayed at was located at 311 3rd Street NE.

Camryn Main: I have had a great experience living with WISH. Having a fully furnished house and kitchen was super helpful and anytime I needed another pot or pan they delivered it upon request. Maintenance came on the same day as the request in most cases. I loved having 3 roommates and events to meet others at.

Kelly Reed: I lived in WISH housing this past summer in an apartment building within a five minute walk from the Capitol South metro station. The neighborhood surrounding my apartment was primarily families and I felt very safe. The apartment that I stayed in was a triple so there were three people to one room which was of course cramped but it made the rent more affordable. The living room and kitchen were both decently sized however. One of the primary reasons I chose to live in WISH housing was that the apartment came furnished, the kitchen came fully stocked, there was laundry in the building, and the lease dates were more flexible than other housing options I had looked at. My apartment was also cleaned several times throughout the summer courtesy of WISH which was another perk. Living in WISH housing made moving to DC for the summer an easy and seamless process and I would recommend them to others.

Benjamin Herron: Please stay away from this company at all costs. I stayed with this housing network from September to December and every month we got bills taped to our door of the owner of WIHN owing the building thousands upon thousands of dollars. With a week left in my stay, I had to move apartments because the building(that WIHN never paid for us to live there) found out that WIHN was leasing out the apartment to other people. My roommates and I were only given 3 hours to move out. This company is disgusting and untrustworthy. They take your money and then do not pay any of the buildings you stay at. PLEASE STAY AWAY FROM THEM.

Denise Anderson: My stay with WIHN has been great and extremely convenient! The neighborhood surrounding Senate Square is great and there are a lot of restaurants and grocery stores within a walking distance. The apartment is furnished beautifully and the kitchen has all the appliances that you could possibly need. Randy has been especially accommodating and was always just a phone call away. Overall, I greatly enjoyed my stay at Senate Square and all the amenities it provided.

Kaleb Kelsheimer: The WIHN was perfect for my stay in DC. Not only is the apartment pristine and conveniently located, but the staff is as helpful as they come! They foster a tight knit, family like community that made my stay comfortable and enjoyable... not to mention they have the best maintenance staff in the game! 10/10 would recommend to any Intern coming to the Hill!

Kawhi Leonard: WIHN is the best place for interns in DC! Randy and the staff are so helpful and responsive. Move in was easy and the properties are very nice and clean. Full WiFi, washer dryer, tv, etc. Definitely recommend to anyone who wants a nice place to stay while working in DC!

Zane Boyer: My brother recently stayed with WIHN for his spring internship at the United States Senate and he absolutely loved the experience. The rooms had plenty of space and were very well maintained. The apartment building was centrally located and allowed him to quickly and easily get to work. It was also in a great location for finding top notch restaurants and other activities.

sophia: I had a great experience staying at the Washington Intern Housing Network! The apartment was beautiful and furnished completely, all while being spacious enough for multiple roommates. The service here has been amazing as well, especially Randy who has been very accommodating.

Daphne Christopher: After reading the reviews, I certainly hope that Howard University is taking the concerns of the students seriously. Parents are sacrificing to send their kids to the Best HBCU, we are also expecting the best in their housing situation. That being said, when we know better we do better. The students deserve to be respected. Please allow them to concentrate on their academics.

Kimberly Monroe: My stay at College Hall was great. The staff was very friendly and always answered questions about the campus and amenities within the building. I definitely recommend anyone to stay at College Hall during their tenure at Howard.

Inez J: I stayed in both College Halls (North and South). I loved the experience. The staff is awesome and I would definitely recommend!

TAKE ME OUT TO THE GOGO.: Very nice place recommend people to send students for great schooling

Alicia Johnson: My experience at College Hall was great ! The staff is very helpful and they have great amenities . Highly recommend

Maryellen Camili Rezende: Hi, Monday June 15th, I forgot my SanDisk black and red flash drive in the first computer of the South College Hall I-LAB. There are all my education files in this flash drive. If someone has found it please contact me because these files are really precious to me. Thanks :)

Cody Miller: My entire experience with Elite Intern Housing, from booking to check out day, was absolutely outstanding! I found Elite after contacting a few of the other larger and "well-known" intern housing companies in DC, to no response. However, when I contacted Elite, I heard back right away. Their staff was always friendly, professional, and responsive. The property I stayed in was perfect for my needs; Elite had thought of everything an intern would need. From kitchen utensils to laundry detergent and linens, they had it all... The house truly matched the pictures on the website. The house was within walking distance to my internship site and all of the major attractions. And it was very close grocery stores. Nothing was a surprise; everything Elite advertised was exactly what I found upon arrival. On the rare occasion something around the house needed repaired, Elite always sent someone out right away. I have to mention that I rented from Elite this summer during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Elite worked diligently to ensure myself and my housemates felt safe and comfortable. Elite provides monthly cleaning to bathrooms and common areas of their properties. The staff periodically checked in, and updated us if another intern would be arriving. Elite definitely takes pride in the service they provide; I highly recommend Elite Intern Housing to any intern! Elite Intern Housing is by far the best! Worth every penny!

Quentin Rock: Adjusting to life in a new city can be a difficult task for anyone, especially for college students who are taking on internships. Throughout my time renting from Elite Intern Housing, I can confirm that living accommodations were not part of those challenges! The property is well kept, clean, and above all, functional. Elite Intern Housing is extremely accessible to its renters and has truly made its customers a priority. The property is in a terrific location; just a few blocks from the Capitol South Metro Station, which makes accessing and interacting with the city exceptionally easy. For interns in the House and Senate, the walk to the office buildings is fantastically convenient. Overall my experience renting from Elite Intern Housing has been wonderful. I recommend any college student pursuing an internship in DC to consider their properties as an option.

Jessie Hainley: This year it was really difficult to schedule arrangements when moving to D.C. for the summer, but Elite Intern Housing was so flexible and accommodating! The location was amazing! The housing was great and well taken care of! If you’re interning in D.C. and want a reliable and nice place to live without going through the hassle of dorm housing, I highly recommend Elite Intern Housing!

leslie brand: I stayed at the Barrister and highly recommend Elite Intern Housing. Having stayed with another intern company the previous year, I noticed a big difference right away. First, the other place put a lot more people in a small living space that seemed larger until you were all in there together. The other company had as many people in one bedroom as the Elite house had in the entire house. This meant the Elite house stayed much cleaner. Because there was more space to spread out, everyone seemed much more relaxed. It was also easier to stay on a schedule which was important to me because I was studying for test at that time. Another roommate was a student and was able to do all her studying in the house. Finally, I noticed that the Elite staff was able to respond quicker any time we had a question or needed something. All in all, they seemed much more flexible and willing to work with us to help make it a great experience. They seem to fill spots quickly so you need to contact them early on.

Brooke Hornberger: Elite Intern Housing absolutely deserves and earned all five stars! The best thing about any of these properties is that you get what you see and read, no inaccuracies or deceptions. I was extremely happy with my stay, especially during a very uncertain and unfortunate time in our country. I stayed in the Legislator property during the COVID pandemic and it was the optimal place to be. With working in congress, the many changes in schedules were very difficult for some of my coworkers living further away to handle. I was able to work from home if needed but still be close enough to easily go into the office some days or if I needed to go in last minute for a coworker or to get something from the office it was so easy to do so. The owners are so great and flexible. Even if there was the slightest issue it was fixed instantly. They check in by email and text often and if they need to come by they be sure it is always at the best convenience of the residents. They are so nice to work with and work to make your stay the best it can be. When they say that the apartment is furnished, it is no lie, it most definitely is. I did not have to purchase a single kitchen or room essential. It is such a relief knowing that I could stay here again and not have to worry about moving all of my life essentials in the busy city. I would stay here again and recommend you do too!

Sam Fodale: Amazing Stay! The staff at Elite Intern Housing were more than helpful by being on call 24/7 to handle any concern I had. The rooms were clean and very spacious. The roommates I was placed with were very cordial and clean. When it comes to location, you could not ask for a better spot on Capitol Hill. Being within walking distance of Union Station for travel and dining, to the scenic views of the Capitol is hard to beat. Also with Capitol police assigned to each corner of the road safety is your last concern. I could not have asked for a better experience throughout my entire stay. I highly recommend this company to anyone seeking housing in the area. 5 STARS ALL AROUND!!

Lara Kimber: My daughter used Olympus Housing last summer (2019), while interning in Washington D.C. and we had a great experience! We had looked at other locations, but none had the more modern apartment amenities and space. Every time we needed to contact the staff for getting the lease signed, or maintenance issues, or any questions, we always received a response within 24 hours. The apartment location in Courthouse Arlington was also an incredible spot for her to live over the summer. She never needed a car because everything was within walking distance. A Metro station and multiple restaurants and shops were a five-minute walk, and just a bit farther was a Whole Foods and many more places to eat and shop. The area is incredibly safe and walkable. She rode the Metro to and from work daily. The building was clean, and she always felt safe coming and going. She was roomed with other girls staying in the area doing summer internships, and they all got along well! The furniture was not top of the line, but most of it was as decent as typical dorm room furniture can be. When the microwave stopped working, the apartment maintenance replaced it within just a few days. We would definitely use Olympus Housing again if we ever needed to find intern or short term housing near the Washington D.C. or Arlington area!

Christian Soenen: The apartment was clean and conveniently furnished. The location was great, with quick metro transportation into D.C. and the rest of the northern Virginia area. The price was good compared to other D.C.-area housing options, although space in the bedrooms was limited (I stayed in the triple room with two others). All in all, I enjoyed my stay and recommend Olympus.

Megan B: I was at Olympus Housing for temporary apartment living during an internship. It was the most affordable option and the units were coveniently furnished. I was paired with with awesome roommates as well! I had positive interactions with employees, especially Yaz, who helped me throughout my move-in and move-out. They were very kind and flexible to my needs. I recommend Olympus Housing for students on a budget heading to DC for an internship.

Maura Lizza Espina: Stayed in their DC property for the Spring 2020 semester. Overall experience was highly satisfactory, and while there are some hiccups in terms of payment during check-in everything was accommodated as long as you properly communicate with them. Location is excellent, unit is fully furnished with monthly cleaning provided. Excellent choice for students and professionals.

A Esin KILINÇHAN: Location is great - within 5min walking to the metro station, which apparently is the most convenient transport spot in Arlington. Also, the staff would make extra effort to accommodate my needs during my stay. Super clean apartment to feel like you are home.

Steven Im: Decent housing experience with reasonable price. Plus, all the housing apartments are very close to the Washington DC metro stations so students and interns will have an easy way to locate themselves.I would definitely recommend Olympus Housing.

Ethan Benn: Bria, the leasing manager, gave me a great tour of the Varsity on K! The building looked great and modern, as did the rooms and the amenities (a study space, gym and event space). She did a great job of answering my questions and reaching out afterward.

Katie Thompson: (My friends live in this building, I do not). Varsity on K is such a disgusting apartment complex. Management is terrible (even compared to other questionable apartment complexes in the area). On several occasions, I have seen homeless people sleeping in the hallways. I have also seen blood and feces in the elevator on several occasions. It also takes forever to get maintenance requests completed. This building feels unsafe and I feel bad for people stuck in a lease here.

Guangfu Su: Bria was very professional and Tyler was very friendly, both of them in the leasing office made my living here better. However, the maintenance guy here was really unpleasant, he was the only one maintenance person, this guy was neither friendly nor professional. First, he had zero will to make friends with you, always acted, talked and walked like he is so proud of him with no reasons, never looked at you when you were in the same elevator or met in hallway even if he was actually very familiar with you, it was so weird. If he was very professional or serious in doing his job, then it was fine for him to ignore resident in life and being arrogant, however, the thing is that he was actually not serious in working, each time you made a request for maintenance, he would complain even more than you and made excuses by pushing all responsibilities for the problems to resident. Also, each time he saw you doing something, he would come to correct you, but all he said were nonsense which I verified afterwards, which means this guy never wanted to actually correct or help you out but just talking nonsense to make him feel good. I felt this guy was often hanging around everywhere inside of apartment for no reasons, not working but just wasting time. I suggest Varsity better fire this maintenance guy, without him Varsity would be a great place to live.

Isabella Webster: I have never lived somewhere where it was so evident that the property management neither cared for residents nor practiced basic communication with the on site team. The individuals who work in the office and for on site maintenance are wonderful; however, they clearly have no support to actually do their jobs effectively. The internet is out so frequently that I’ve had to upgrade my cell phone plan to include unlimited hot spotting. I’ve regularly had to call out of work or reschedule exams due to internet outages. The tiles in the hallway above my apartment have been leaking water for months. I’ve had maintenance requests queued for repair since my move in inspection six months ago that remain untouched. The heat does not consistently work even in the midst of snowstorms and it seems the only way to get attention for these issues it to write a Google Review (as can be seen by others posted for this property which detail the additional ongoing issues of package/mail theft- which I’ve also experienced for packages totaling well over $300 in only the past six months).

Anna Hip: Our experience working at Varsity on K has been great!. Their team has always been very helpful, by working with them you can learn a lot. We are very thankful to everyone at Varsity for making our working experience unique.

Gabrielle Picard: The management here is absolutely abhorrent! This management does not answer any resident concerns. I have been in the elevators and seen what I can only imagine to be blood in the elevator. In addition to this there was a dumpster fire in the building and the alarm in my friends’ apartment didn’t go off. Only some alarms went off so I hadn’t evacuated until I smelled smoke and looked and saw people had evacuated.

Tom M: Place was pretty lit ngl, got tossed with the boys on the daily ripping heaters and fat doinks 24/7 gets a 10/10 for me

Zach Powell: My wife and I have never been to a big city before. Coming from a small town in Kentucky, we were worried about coming to D.C. However, the owner (Brian) and Louise has been absolutely wonderful! The apartment was in a very safe and very upscale neighborhood. We were able to pay for a secure parking spot as well. Our neighbors were quiet and working professionals (always gone). If there were any questions, someone always answered them promptly via chat or text! I cannot reccomend Capitol Hill stay enough! If we are ever in DC again, we will be staying with them!

Leslie Vargas: My friend and I came to Washington DC for a girls trip to visit her daughter and my son, who is a student there. We loved the apartment from the first second we stepped into as it instantly felt like a home away from home. It is beautiful and well furnished with high ceilings and tall windows. The apartment is immaculate and every detail is attended to, including a coffee pot that makes delicious coffee and quality linens that are so comfortable after a long day of seeing the sites. It is located in a safe neighborhood and is a nice walk to The Eastern Market, independently owned boutiques, restaurants, a CVS and a wine shop. The apartment is so inviting that we decided to cook there one night and it was so convenient that the The Eastern Market is full of lovely fresh vegetables, fresh meats and a bakery. Outside the market were street vendors with quality goods to sell which was so fun to browse. I have found that where you stay can make such a difference in the tone of a vacation and this one certainly did. It was a such a wonderful time and I’m looking so forward to visiting DC with my husband and staying there again.

leo sokolskiy: Great place to stay in Washington. Walking distance to the National Mall monuments and museums. Very comfortable and quiet location, parking spot is a great plus if you are driving in. Kitchen has all the utensils as well as washer and dryer. Brian and Luis are very accommodating and responsive.

Basir Phillips: My daughter was taken advantage with extra fees and what felt like scams to exploit young adults. Without her knowledge, they changed the room she agreed to sublet from another student. Due to that factor she decided not to take the room and found another student to sublet. Now they are trying to charge her $500 for a finding a student to sublet, while she found the student herself. Move in fee, Admin Fee, Amenity fee, Application fee, They are taken advantage of college students to mess up the credit and finances in an effort to exploit students of color in Howard and others in the area. Terrible corporation, beware

A Sunflower’s Mindset: Do yourself a favor and DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME AND MONEY. Management is full of greedy scammers with no customer service skills and has every purpose to take advantage of the students that live there. It is a shame to see a place so corrupt.

Tekayah Johnson: Ruendis completed my work order this time. One thing about this complex you have to commend maintenance. The issue is always completed in a timely fashion.

Da'Vonte Lyons: My stay at the Vie Towers has been great. The leasing staff have been very responsive and helpful, the amenities are great, and I have enjoyed the student-oriented community and environment. Vie Towers central location, its proximity to Howard University, the Metro, stores, and restaurants, is another great feature that has defined my experience. I highly recommend Vie Towers!

Carnya Sutton: The Vie towers team work very diligently to make sure my stay here at Vie towers is as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. I really like its location as it is directly across the street from the mall and near the metro station. It is a very nice apartment with a friendly environment.

Aniyah Taylor: Very safe and convenient place to live. It’s located right across the street from the mall and super close to the metro station. The campus shuttle is great too!

Sea: My two star hotel was nicer than this place. Bathrooms were so gross that I didn’t shower my whole trip (gross I know, but that’s how gross the bathrooms were). Kitchen was equally as gross, I chose to eat granola bars instead of eating at the hostel. I couldn’t find the entrance either, I had to ask someone working nearby where it was. She told me it wasn’t nice but it got the job done, and I agree. Would never go there again though.

Ryan Bamsey: Very good hostel and at a great price! Steve who runs the hostel was very friendly and couldn’t help us enough when it came to losing some luggage. Couldn’t recommend this hostel more!

Edward Cohen: Mr Steve, is a very kind and funny man. He is very well versed in the history of the area, as well as the history of baseball! The area is perfect if you are looking for food and fun. The hostel has a very warm and homey environment, the staff are incredibly helpful.

Yash Patel: Pros: - Helpful owner (helped me parallel park, call me a day before my booking to work out parking, called me after I left to see if everything was good) - Fantastic hostel location (next to McDonalds, pizza shops, Subway, Starbucks, Seven Eleven, CVS, Bus/Metro Stations, 2 miles from major monuments) Cons: - Super small lockers - Lacks cleanliness - Owner has not updated in description that he is not providing free breakfast for over a year - Owner has also not updated in description about parking problems around the hostel

Hernan Cortes: Great customer service. Nestled in between shops. A little too cozy as far as spacing. Not bad enough to dock a star.

Jade Colter: Very safe neighborhood. Friendly staff and constant security. Overall pleasant place to stay.

Claudia Rivera Garcia: Overall ok! 👍🏻

Alvin Yan: Does not provide any help when you urgently need it at the end of the semester.

Dylan G: Absolutely shite

Jack Yang: Very corrupted

Brandon Uhalik: I had an incredible internship experience, and I wish I could say the same about The Washington Center program. The only part I enjoyed was my night class because my professor was amazing. 1. The lead program was absolutely awful. One of the very first classes was a 3 hour class on our Clifton Strengths. I felt like I was back in middle school during the class. My lead instructor was a very nice guy and knew what he was talking about, but the class in itself was pointless. 2. The various “Career and Proffesional Growth” events that we had to attend were extremely unorganized, and the ones that dealt with anything with journalism or politics was very partisan and to the left. During an event titled “Career in Campaigns”, TWC’S OWN STAFF MEMBER ASKED “WHAT CAN DEMOCRATS DO BETTER LEADING INTO 2020”. For a non-partisan program, the staff members seemed to love squeezing out their own agenda. I was excited to learn about campaign work, but it turned into “What can democrats do”. 3. The speaker series that we were REQUIRED to go turned into a conservative bashing event. All 3 panelists were clearly partisan and pushed their own political agenda. As a non-partisan program, shouldn’t TWC give equal representation? I was promised equal representation for the campaign event, but the republican woman on the panel said word for word “Women who voted for Trump only did it because their boyfriends or husbands said so”. Can you explain to me how that type of attitude helps us become professionals? My internship experience was fantastic, but I wouldn’t recommend the TWC program.

Sean Doyle: Internships look to be easy, and maybe you can get one, but not the powerful internships and programs around those internships that TWC can offer. My interactions with TWC have been great. Very interesting academic thinking. Wonderful interpersonal skills. The insights and deep deep relationships to the DC community they offer are life changing. I am a supporter of what they do. No other way to go about this.

John VanDaele: Poor communication, my internship supervisor quit the week I moved in and there was some confusion to where I was living. The living center had a few broken outlets and maintenance was impossible to get a hold of also the first week there was no air conditioning so image DC in June with no Air conditioning. Umm let see, well the program was a waste of time considering we spent a lot of time on our "strengths" learn from others that went here you can get a way better DC experience going solo. Also this place claimed to be non partisan but advocated for a certain agenda by having MANDATORY events to go to that only showed one side of an opinion, when students signed a letter demanding some respect what is their response? Hold a town hall type meeting then have a "bi partisan" event with two sides of the same coin. Then the exit meeting when we left, the staffer was extremely rude, pretty much thought I was in a hidden camera show. So disrespectful!