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Houses for Rent in American University, DC

236 Properties

Local Guide

See what American University, DC has to offer.

Who Lives Here

American University Demographics

Education

High School

15%

Associate's

13%

Bachelor's

20%

Master's

15%

Doctorate

37%

Family Size

2 people

38%

3 people

22%

4 people

31%

5 people

8%

6+ people

1%

Household Income

0-50k

17%

50-100k

21%

100-150k

20%

150-200k

15%

200k+

27%

Age

0-10

14%

10-20

15%

20-45

26%

45-65

29%

65+

17%

Getting Around American University

American University Transportation

Commute Time

0-15 Mins

15%

15-30 Mins

25%

30-40 Mins

11%

40-60 Mins

14%

60+ Mins

35%

Transportation Scores

Percentage: 4646

Walk Score®

Walkable

Yes

Say 2 of 4 renters

Has Sidewalks

Yes

Say 3 of 4 renters

Percentage: 1616

Bike Score®

Bike Friendly

Yes

Say 2 of 4 renters

Top Scores: Grocery, Restaurant, Nightlife

Things To Do In American University

Top Score

Grocery Stores

3.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

Suffice to say, this place is great for groceries.

  1. Few grocery stores per resident
  2. An average number of grocery stores
  3. 17% more grocery stores than areas of a similar size

Restaurants

3.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

Rest assured, you won't go hungry around here.

  1. Few restaurants per resident
  2. 49% fewer restaurants than average
  3. 22% fewer restaurants than areas of a similar size

Nightlife

3.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

The perfect place to paint the town red.

  1. Few bars and clubs per resident
  2. 40% fewer bars and clubs than average
  3. 11% more bars and clubs than areas of a similar size

Coffee

2.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

Not too cold, not too hot. An average town for coffee.

  1. Few coffee shops per resident
  2. 30% fewer coffee shops than average
  3. 43% more coffee shops than areas of a similar size

Parks

2.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

There's fresh air to be had here.

  1. Few parks per resident
  2. Significantly more parks than average
  3. Significantly more parks than areas of a similar size

Health and Fitness

2/5 stars based on undefined reviews

You'll have to workout somewhere else to keep fit.

  1. Few gyms per resident
  2. An average number of gyms
  3. Significantly more gyms than areas of a similar size

Pet Services

2/5 stars based on undefined reviews

American University could do with more oppawtunities for pets.

  1. Few pet facilities per resident
  2. An average number of pet facilities
  3. 48% more pet facilities than areas of a similar size

Fine Arts

2/5 stars based on undefined reviews

You gotta Van Gogh somewhere else for art.

  1. Few fine art centers per resident
  2. 50% fewer fine art centers than average
  3. 9% fewer fine art centers than areas of a similar size

Medical Care

2/5 stars based on undefined reviews

We have a bone to pick with this American University's access to medical care.

  1. Few medical facilities per resident
  2. 100% fewer medical facilities than average
  3. 100% fewer medical facilities than areas of a similar size

Gas Stations

2/5 stars based on undefined reviews

Honk if you see a gas station.

  1. Few gas stations per resident
  2. 14% more gas stations than average
  3. 25% more gas stations than areas of a similar size

Retail Shops

1.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

This place is great for recovering shopaholics - a low retail score.

  1. Few shops per resident
  2. 100% fewer shops than average
  3. 100% fewer shops than areas of a similar size

What Renters Are Saying

American University Features

Busy Streets

No

Say 4 of 4 renters

Area Has Kids Play Outside

Yes

Say 4 of 4 renters

Near Grocery Stores

Yes

Say 4 of 4 renters

Nearby Parks

Yes

Say 4 of 4 renters

Nice Views

Yes

Say 4 of 4 renters

Good Place To Raise A Family

Yes

Say 4 of 4 renters

Noise Late At Night

No

Say 3 of 4 renters

Area Has Litter

No

Say 3 of 4 renters

Mostly Older Buildings

No

Say 3 of 4 renters

Near Highways

Yes

Say 3 of 4 renters

Near Schools

Yes

Say 3 of 4 renters

Area Has Potholes

No

Say 3 of 4 renters

Safe For Families

Yes

Say 3 of 4 renters

Mostly Newer Buildings

Yes

Say 2 of 4 renters

Pet Friendly

Yes

Say 2 of 4 renters

Quiet Area

Yes

Say 2 of 4 renters

Tree Lined Streets

Yes

Say 2 of 4 renters

Near Downtown

No

Say 3 of 4 renters

Well Lit

No

Say 4 of 4 renters

Maintained Yards

No

Say 4 of 4 renters

American University Education

Schools

Percentage: 4/54/5

School Score

How satisfied do renters feel with the schools in this area.

Top Schools in American University

10/10

Mann Elementary School

Grades PK-5 • Public

10/10

Lafayette Elementary School

Grades PK-5 • Public

10/10

Bancroft Elementary School

Grades PK-5 • Public

10/10

Janney Elementary School

Grades PK-5 • Public

10/10

Burning Tree Elementary School

Grades K-5 • Public

9/10

Murch Elementary School

Grades PK-5 • Public

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