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Foggy Bottom Apartments Near the Metro, Kennedy Center & State Department
Foggy Bottom Neighborhood Guide
Where Washington Works, Walks & Plays
Foggy Bottom Apartments Near the Metro, Kennedy Center & State Department
Columbia Plaza puts you three blocks from the Foggy BottomGWU Metro, directly across from the U.S. Department of State, and a fiveminute walk from the Kennedy Center. Five residential towers, onsite retail, and studio through 3bedroom apartments with utilities included in the most connected corner of Northwest DC.
The Neighborhood Diplomats, Doctors & Colonials Call Home
Foggy Bottom is Washington's original walk-to-work neighborhood. Bounded by the Potomac River, the West End, and the National Mall, this corner of Northwest DC (ZIP 20037) is home to the State Department, the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, the Pan American Health Organization (WHO's regional office for the Americas), George Washington University, GW Hospital, and the Kennedy Center all within a fifteen-minute walk of Columbia Plaza's front plaza at 2400 Virginia Avenue NW.
Columbia Plaza has anchored this neighborhood for decades: five residential towers The Ambassador, The Baron, The Consul, The Diplomat, and The Envoy arranged around a landscaped plaza with its own market, restaurants, dry cleaning, and services. It's a rare setup in DC: a true live-work-play community where your morning coffee, your commute, and a Kennedy Center curtain call are all on foot.
Everything Within a Fifteen-Minute Walk
Columbia Plaza sits at the exact point where Foggy Bottom's landmarks converge the State Department across the avenue, the Kennedy Center and the Watergate toward the river, the Metro and GWU up 23rd Street, and the World Bank a straight shot along H Street.
Transportation From Columbia Plaza
Foggy Bottom is one of the best-connected neighborhoods in Washington, DC and Columbia Plaza sits at its center. Whether you're commuting to a federal office, catching a flight at Reagan National, or heading to a show at the Kennedy Center, you rarely need a car.
| Option | Details | From Columbia Plaza |
|---|---|---|
| Foggy BottomGWU Metro | Orange, Blue & Silver Lines direct to downtown DC, Capitol Hill, Reagan National Airport (DCA), Arlington & Tysons | 3 blocks / ~6-min walk |
| Kennedy Center Shuttle | Free red shuttle from the Foggy Bottom Metro to the Kennedy Center, every 15 minutes daily | Steps from the Metro exit |
| Metrobus | Multiple routes along 23rd Street, Virginia Avenue & Pennsylvania Avenue serving Georgetown, downtown & Southwest DC | Stops at the property edge |
| Capital Bikeshare | Docks at the Foggy Bottom Metro and throughout the neighborhood; the Rock Creek & Potomac trails start blocks away | 23 blocks |
| Reagan National (DCA) | Direct Blue Line ride from Foggy Bottom-GWU no transfer | ~15 minutes door to gate area |
| By Car | Immediate access to Rock Creek Parkway, the Roosevelt Bridge (I-66), E Street Expressway & Whitehurst Freeway; onsite vehicle rentals available | On your doorstep |
Apartments Near DC's Major Employers
Columbia Plaza is the closest apartment community to PAHO/WHO and among the closest to the State Department, the World Bank, and George Washington University which is why Foreign Service officers, international health professionals, federal employees, medical residents, and young professionals have made it home for generations.
U.S. Department of State
The Harry S. Truman Building is directly across Virginia Avenue a 2-minute walk. No Metro, no parking, no excuses for being late to the morning briefing.
World Bank & IMF
Both headquarters near 18th & H Streets NW are about a 12 - 15 minute walk, or a quick ride from the Foggy Bottom Metro. Ideal for international staff on assignment in Washington.
George Washington University & GW Hospital
The GWU campus begins two blocks away. Students, faculty, medical students, and residents reach class, labs, and the hospital in a 5 - 10 minute walk.
PAHO & WHO Regional Office
The Pan American Health Organization headquarters also the World Health Organization's Regional Office for the Americas is directly across 23rd Street at 525 23rd Street NW. A 1-minute walk: no apartment community in DC is closer.
Federal Agencies & The White House
The Kennedy Center, GSA, OPM, and the White House complex are all within a 5 - 20 minute walk with the rest of federal Washington a few Metro stops away.
Your Neighbors: The Kennedy Center & The Watergate
The Kennedy Center & The REACH
The nation's performing arts center opera, NSO concerts, Broadway runs, comedy, and free daily Millennium Stage performances is essentially across the street. Catch a show on a weeknight and be home before the parking garage empties.
The Watergate & Potomac Riverfront
The iconic Watergate complex sits beside Columbia Plaza, with the Potomac riverfront, Thompson Boat Center kayak and rowing rentals, and the Rock Creek Trail just beyond it.
The National Mall & Monuments
The Lincoln Memorial anchors the south end of the neighborhood, with the Mall's museums and monuments an easy walk or bike ride away. Sunrise runs past the monuments become a habit here.
Eat, Shop & Unwind in Foggy Bottom
Onsite Retail at Columbia Plaza
A market, restaurants, dry cleaning, and everyday services are steps from your elevator the heart of the community's live-work-play design and a genuine rarity among Northwest DC apartments.
Western Market & GWU Dining
The Western Market food hall, Founding Farmers, Tonic at Quigley's, and dozens of campus-adjacent spots keep weeknight dinners interesting, with Whole Foods and Trader Joe's nearby in the West End.
Georgetown & the West End
Georgetown's waterfront, M Street shopping, and the West End's fine dining Blue Duck Tavern among them are a pleasant walk along Pennsylvania Avenue or the riverfront.
Green Space on the Potomac
Foggy Bottom holds the southern gateway to Rock Creek Park over 2,000 acres of trails that start blocks from Columbia Plaza. Runners and cyclists pick up the Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway Trail near the Kennedy Center for riverside miles toward Georgetown, the monuments, or deep into the park.
Prefer the water? Rent kayaks and paddleboards at Thompson Boat Center, walk the Georgetown Waterfront Park, or simply take in the sunset over the Potomac from the neighborhood's river edge all without touching a car key.
Foggy Bottom Living, Answered
How far is Columbia Plaza from the Foggy Bottom Metro?
Three blocks about a 6-minute walk. The Foggy Bottom-GWU station serves the Orange, Blue, and Silver Lines, with direct trains to downtown DC, Capitol Hill, Reagan National Airport, and Northern Virginia.
Are there apartments near the State Department?
Yes Columbia Plaza sits directly across Virginia Avenue from the Harry S. Truman Building, the State Department's headquarters. It's about a 2-minute walk, making Columbia Plaza one of the closest apartment communities to the State Department in Washington, DC.
What apartments are closest to the Kennedy Center?
Columbia Plaza is roughly a 5-minute walk from the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and The REACH. A free Kennedy Center shuttle also runs every 15 minutes from the Foggy Bottom Metro.
Are there apartments near PAHO or the World Health Organization in DC?
Yes Columbia Plaza sits directly across 23rd Street from the Pan American Health Organization headquarters at 525 23rd Street NW, which also serves as the World Health Organization's Regional Office for the Americas. It's about a 1-minute walk, making Columbia Plaza the closest apartment community to PAHO/WHO in Washington, DC.
How close is Columbia Plaza to the World Bank and IMF?
About a 1215 minute walk to both headquarters near 18th & H Streets NW, or a short trip from the Foggy Bottom Metro three blocks away.
Is Columbia Plaza good for GWU students?
Very. The GWU campus starts two blocks away, and GW Hospital, the Milken Institute School of Public Health, and most academic buildings are within a 510 minute walk. With studios through 3-bedrooms and utilities included, it's a popular off-campus choice for undergraduates, graduate students, and medical residents.
Are utilities included?
Yes all utilities are included with no hidden fees, which makes budgeting simple compared to most Foggy Bottom and Northwest DC apartments.
Make Foggy Bottom Your Address
Tour our five towers and find your studio, 1, 2, or 3-bedroom apartment near the Foggy Bottom Metro with utilities included and the best of Washington outside your door.
Columbia Plaza Apartments | 2400 Virginia Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20037