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The Diplomat


2420 16Th Street NW Washington, DC

Studio - 1 Bed
•
1 Bath

429 - 565 Sq. Ft.

Available starting Aug. 14th
Deal

1/2 Month Free on Select Units!*
*Must apply within 72 hours of tour and move within 45 days. Restrictions apply, see leasing office for details.
Floor plans
Studio • 1 Bath
$1,824 - $1,861
463 ft2
1 Available
Unit 206
$1,824+
Available Aug 14th, 2026
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Studio • 1 Bath
$1,824 - $1,861
429 ft2
3 Available
Unit 308
$1,824+
Available Aug 23rd, 2026
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Unit 708
$1,824+
Available Sep 4th, 2026
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Unit 508
$1,824+
Available Sep 14th, 2026
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Studio • 1 Bath
$1,824 - $1,861
475 ft2
1 Available
Unit 215
$1,824+
Available Aug 23rd, 2026
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Studio • 1 Bath
$1,824 - $1,861
462 ft2
2 Available
Unit 811
$1,824+
Available Sep 11th, 2026
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Unit 611
$1,824+
Available Oct 7th, 2026
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Studio • 1 Bath
$1,824 - $1,861
464 ft2
1 Available
Unit 607
$1,824+
Available Sep 13th, 2026
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1 Bed • 1 Bath
$2,315
565 ft2
1 Available
Unit 514
$2,315
Available Aug 29th, 2026
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Where you'll live
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Location ratings
Walk Score®
95
Walker's Paradise
Transit Score®
80
Excellent Transit
Bike Score®
81
Very Bikeable
Amenities
On-site Laundry
Air Conditioning
Fitness Center
Refrigerator
Garbage Disposal
Walk In Closets
Public Transportation
Controlled Access
On Bus Line
Hardwood Floors
Bike Parking
Large Closets
Short Term Available
Short Term Lease
On-site Management
Professional On-site Management
On-site Maintenance
Dry Cleaning
Bike Storage
Near Grocery Store
Section 8
Package Receiving
24-hour Maintenance
Secured Entry
Elevator
Vintage Building
Bath Tub
High-speed Internet
Cable-ready
Ceiling Fans
Freezer
Range / Oven
Living Room
Fees & leasing info
Pets
Dogs Ok
Cats Ok
Pet Friendly Community
Pet Fee:

$500

Pet Rent:

$50/pet

Cat:

| Restrictions: None One time

Breed Restrictions:

No restrictions

Cat Fee:

$500.00 One time due at move-in

Cat Rent:

$55.00 Monthly due with rent

Dog:

| Restrictions: Breed Restrictions Apply One time

Dog Fee:

$500.00 One time due at move-in

Dog Rent:

$55.00 Monthly due with rent

Parking
Off-street Parking
Lease & Fees
Lease Length: 12 months
Application Fee: $50
Security Deposit: $500.00
Property details
Description

The Diplomat Apartments offers studio and one-bedroom apartments in the heart of Washington, DC’s vibrant Adams Morgan neighborhood. Located across from Meridian Hill Park and near the Columbia Heights and U Street Metro stations, our community places you close to dining, nightlife, and everyday conveniences. Apartment homes feature spacious layouts, walk-in closets, and select renovated interiors with gas cooking ranges and modern finishes. Community amenities include a fitness center, rooftop deck, package room, on-site parking, and pet-friendly living. Professionally managed by Bernstein Management Corporation, The Diplomat delivers comfortable, rent-controlled apartment living in NW DC. Schedule your tour today!

Additional Details
Total Unit Count: 100
Last Updated: Updated 6 hours ago
Contact Number: (301) 298-3155
Property manager information
Bernstein Management Corp.
Office Hours
Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Affordability
To comfortably afford an apartment, we recommend having at least three times your monthy rent in gross household income.
View suggested annual incomes for The Diplomat by bedroom type below.
Studio
Suggested income:
$65,700
per year
1 Bedroom
Suggested income:
$83,300
per year
Rent report

The Diplomat Rent vs. Washington Average

 The Diplomat      Washington Average
Studio
$1,824
$1,853
$0
$650
$1,300
$1,950
$2,600
1BR
$2,315
$2,323
$0
$800
$1,600
$2,400
$3,200

The Diplomat is asking 0% less than the average 1 bedroom apartment in Washington.

If you upsized to an average priced Washington 2 bedroom apartment, you would pay 28% more per month.

If you downsized to an average priced Washington studio apartment, you would pay 25% less per month.

The Diplomat provides 18% less square footage than the average Washington 1 bedroom apartment.

Monthly Rent Rent per Sq. Ft. Suggested
Monthly Income
The Diplomat
Studio $1,824 $4.00 $5,472
1BR $2,315 $4.10 $6,945
Washington Average
Studio $1,853 $4.00 $5,558
1BR $2,323 $3.40 $6,969
2BR $3,233 $3.30 $9,698
3BR $4,267 $3.40 $12,801
4BR $5,064 $2.90 $15,191

Availability in Washington

In order to find the best deal, you need to know what types of units are available. Property managers may be willing to give concessions if they have many vacant units.

There are currently 2,390 1BR units on the market in Washington. If you're looking to negotiate, this may be your best option.

Studio
1BR
2BR
3BR
4BR
22% 47% 24% 5% 1%
Available Units in Washington
Studio 1,107
1BR 2,390
2BR 1,220
3BR 267
4BR 64
Location
Nearby Colleges

Howard University

Strayer University

George Washington University

Georgetown University

Catholic University of America

FAQs
Is this property currently leasing units?
Yes. There are 9 available units at this property.
How many units are move-in ready in the next 2 months?
This property has 9 units available for move-in over the next 2 months. The soonest move-in date is August 14, 2026.
What's the square footage of the available units?
The available units range from 429 to 565 square feet.
Does this property allow cats or dogs?
This property allows tenants to keep cats and dogs.
How many bedrooms are in the available units?
There are studio and 1 bedroom units available.
How many bathrooms are in the available units?
There are 1 bathroom units available.
What's the monthly rent at this property?
Rent on available units ranges from $1,824 to $2,315. The Diplomat has studio units available starting at $1,824 and 1 bedroom units available starting at $2,315.
Where is this property located?
This property is at 2420 16Th Street NW in Washington, DC. It's 1.0 miles north from the center of Washington.
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