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Off-Campus Housing Near George Washington University in Foggy Bottom

Off-Campus Housing for GW Students | Columbia Plaza Apartments Foggy Bottom, DC
Off-Campus Housing Foggy Bottom

Live at the center of everything GW.

Studio to 3-bedroom apartments three blocks from the Foggy Bottom Metro and a seven-minute walk to class all utilities included, furnished options ready to go.

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38.8993 N 77.0538 W Live location
COLUMBIA PLAZA
GW Hosp 2 min
Kennedy 5 min
Metro 6 min
GWU 7 min
7min
GWU Campus
6min
Metro
5min
Kennedy Center
2min
GW Hospital
5min
Trader Joe's
100%
Utilities Incl.
Why students choose it

Built for the way you actually live.

Columbia Plaza is GWU students' closest off-campus community in the same neighborhood as the State Department, the World Bank, and the Kennedy Center. Everything that makes GW's location valuable is on foot.

Utilities included

Electricity, water, heat, and A/C in one predictable payment. No setup, no accounts, no bills that spike in February.

Seven minutes to class

GWU's Foggy Bottom campus starts two blocks away. Gelman Library, the law school, and GW Hospital are a short walk.

Studio to 3-bedroom

First-year solo or a group splitting a three-bedroom, five towers offer layouts that work spacious by DC standards.

Staffed & supported

A 24-hour front desk, key fob controlled access throughout, and an on-site team that resolves most requests same-day.

Furnished options

Go move-in-ready through our new-resident furniture package or the CORT rental service arrive with your luggage, not a moving truck. Popular with transfers and students from abroad.

Onsite market & retail

Step off the elevator into the plaza an onsite market, restaurants, dry cleaning, and services, plus Trader Joe's and Whole Foods a short walk away.

On the map

Your neighborhood, your city.

Foggy Bottom is one of the best-connected neighborhoods in DC and Columbia Plaza sits at its center. You rarely need a car.

6min walk

Foggy BottomGWU Metro

Blue, Orange & Silver Lines direct to Capitol Hill, Dupont, Union Station & Reagan National.

5min walk

Kennedy Center & The REACH

Opera, NSO, Broadway, and free nightly Millennium Stage shows across the street.

5min walk

Trader Joe's & Whole Foods

Both grocery stores within easy walking distance, plus an on-site market mini-mart.

2min walk

GW Hospital & campus

The hospital, med campus, and most academic buildings are minutes from your door.

International students

Land in DC, move right in.

Our leasing team works with students arriving from abroad every year and can handle the details before you even land.

  • Furnished options via our move-in perk or CORT rental arrive with just your luggage
  • 24-hour front desk and on-site management for any questions
  • Reagan National (DCA) 15 minutes away; Dulles and BWI accessible
  • Close to GWU's International Student Services office on campus
  • Key fob controlled access and a 24-hour staffed front desk

Guarantor & lease support

Our team can walk you through lease requirements, guarantor options, and move-in logistics before you arrive in the United States.

Getting here

Reagan National is a direct Blue Line ride about 15 minutes door to gate. Dulles serves major international carriers; BWI is reachable by Amtrak from Union Station.

Virtual tours

Can't visit yet? Schedule a virtual tour and see your future home from anywhere in the world before you sign.

Questions students ask

GW student housing, answered.

Is Columbia Plaza a good choice for GW off-campus housing?
Columbia Plaza is one of the top off-campus options for GW students in Foggy Bottom a 7-minute walk from GWU's main campus, 3 blocks from the Metro, and steps from Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, and the Kennedy Center, all with utilities included.
How far is Columbia Plaza from the GWU campus?
Approximately a 7-minute walk from the heart of GWU's Foggy Bottom Campus one of the closest off-campus communities to GW's academic buildings, the law school, and GW Hospital.
Are utilities included?
Yes electricity, water, heat, and air conditioning are all covered in one predictable monthly payment, with no separate accounts to set up.
Does Columbia Plaza offer furnished apartments?
Furnished living is available two ways through our new-resident move-in perk (a furniture package) or the CORT furniture rental service, which delivers and sets up furniture on a flexible rental basis. Both are popular with international students and transfers who want a move-in-ready home. Ask our leasing team which option fits your move.
Which Metro lines are accessible?
The Foggy Bottom-GWU station serves the Blue, Orange, and Silver lines and is about a 6-minute walk direct access to Capitol Hill, Dupont Circle, Union Station, and Reagan National Airport.
What security features does Columbia Plaza offer?
Key fob controlled access throughout the building, a 24-hour staffed front desk, and on-site management and maintenance. The community sits in Foggy Bottom, the Northwest DC neighborhood surrounding the GWU campus.
How do international students apply?
Contact our leasing team by phone at (202) 952-8676, by email, or by scheduling a virtual or in-person tour. We're experienced working with students arriving from abroad and can guide you through the full process.
What's onsite at Columbia Plaza?
The plaza at the heart of the community has an onsite market, restaurants, dry cleaning, and everyday services plus Trader Joe's and Whole Foods within a short walk, so you rarely need to leave for the essentials.
Is parking available? What about car-share?
On-site parking is available contact the leasing team for current availability and rates. Columbia Plaza also has Zipcar and Enterprise CarShare on the premises, and with the Foggy Bottom Metro three blocks away, many students live car-free.
What features do the apartments include?
Many homes feature open layouts, parquet or wood-style plank flooring, generous walk-in closets, and floor-to-ceiling windows, and select apartments include private patios or balconies. Specific features vary by tower and floor plan.
Can roommates lease together? Are co-signers or guarantors accepted?
Yes the 2- and 3-bedroom floor plans are well suited to roommates, and the leasing team can explain how roommate leases are structured. Guarantor or co-signer arrangements, common for students and international applicants, may be available; contact the leasing office for current requirements and documentation.
Does Columbia Plaza allow pets?
Columbia Plaza is not a pet-friendly community and does not accept pets. In accordance with the Fair Housing Act, we do accommodate assistance animals including service animals and emotional support animals for residents with a disability-related need, as these are not considered pets. If you need an assistance animal as a reasonable accommodation, please contact our leasing team, who can walk you through the request and any supporting documentation.
What floor plans are available?
Studio, 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom apartments across five towers The Ambassador, The Baron, The Consul, The Diplomat, and The Envoy all with utilities included.
Five Towers, One Plaza COLUMBIA PLAZA FOGGY BOTTOM WASHINGTON DC THE AMBASSADOR THE BARON THE CONSUL THE DIPLOMAT THE ENVOY STUDIO ONE TWO THREE BEDROOM UTILITIES INCLUDED
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Tour our five towers.

See available studios, 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom apartments near the Foggy Bottom Metro utilities included, the best of Washington outside your door.

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Helpful links

GW student & neighborhood resources.

GW Off-Campus Living
GW Off-Campus Student Affairs

The university's official office for moving off campus housing tools, the Guide to Living Off-Campus, and required orientation.

GW Housing Search
Finding a Home

GW's step-by-step guidance for domestic and international students navigating the DC leasing process.

GW Transportation
Public Transportation & U-Pass

Metro, Metrobus, and Circulator options serving Foggy Bottom including the discounted student U-Pass.

Neighborhood Transit
Foggy BottomGWU Metro Station

Live arrivals, station status, and trip planning for the Blue, Orange, and Silver Lines.

Neighborhood Guide
Foggy Bottom Neighborhood Guide

Our complete guide walk times, transit, dining, green space, and the landmarks around Columbia Plaza.

Neighborhood Overview
GW Neighborhoods Overview

GW's rundown of DC neighborhoods and what to weigh proximity, transit, and cost near campus.