
1439 Chapin St NW, Washington, DC 20009
What This Apartment Offers
Welcome to The Mercury Condominium, a boutique, professionally managed building in the heart of Columbia Heights. This sun-filled home puts you just steps from... your green urban escape - Meridian Hill (Malcolm X) Park. A Walk Score of 95 means the city’s best dining, shopping, and nightlife are right outside your door. This pet-friendly 2BR/1BA residence offers 784 square feet of bright, open living with the rare combination of a low condo fee and investor-friendly rental policy. Large windows, wood floors, and a seamless layout lead to a modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, gas cooking, a breakfast bar, updated cabinetry and sink (2022), and brand-new refrigerator, oven, and dishwasher (2025). Recent upgrades including a new washer/dryer (2025), HVAC (2024), and a refreshed bath with vanity and sink (2021), toilet (2021), and newly sealed tub (2024) deliver true move-in-ready convenience. The building features a secure intercom, package drop box, and a new roof (2024) with a 25-year warranty, and the condo fee includes gas, water, and trash. Quietly tucked on a one-way street yet moments from the U Street Corridor, you’ll enjoy effortless access to Trader Joe’s, Streets Market, cafés, Metro stations, several veterinarian clinics, and the energy of Columbia Heights, Adams Morgan, Dupont, and Logan Circle - offering the ideal balance of lifestyle, location, and value.
Unit 103
- $3,100 / month
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 784 sq. ft.
- Available Now
1439 Chapin St NW Unit 103 is an apartment for rent in Washington, DC
Apartment Details
Home Design
- Built in 1966
- Art Deco Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Condominium
- Entry on the 1st floor
Interior Spaces
- Open Floorplan
- Bar
- Living Room
- Dining Area
- 784 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 4 Levels
Kitchen
- Galley Kitchen
Flooring
- Carpet
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Main Level Bedrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
- 2 Bedrooms | 1 Bathroom
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Washer and Dryer Hookup
Parking
- On-Street Parking
Lot Details
- 615 Sq Ft Lot
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Public Water Source
- Electric Water Heater
- Public Septic
Listing and Financial Details
- Security Deposit $3,100
- 12-Month Min and 24-Month Max Lease Term
- Available 2026-05-25
- Assessor Parcel Number 2662//2187
- The owner pays for cable TV, electricity, insurance, internet
- Rent includes common area maintenance, grounds maintenance, hoa/condo fee, HVAC maint, sewer, trash removal, snow removal, water
- Residential Lease
Community Details
Overview
- Property has a Home Owners Association
- Low-Rise Community
- Condo Coop Fee Frequency
- Mercury Condo
- Mercury Condo Community
- Columbia Heights Subdivision
- Association fees include common area maintenance, exterior building maintenance, management, sewer, water
Pet Policy
- Pets allowed on a case-by-case basis
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Washington, DC 20009

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Area Scores
Walkability
Exceptionally walkable100 / 100
Transit
Exceptional public transit90 / 100
Driveability
Somewhat drivable30 / 100
Bikeability
Exceptionally bikeable90 / 100
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Local Education
Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
Howard University
Walk: 16 min (0.8 mi)
Johns Hopkins SAIS
Drive: 5 min (1.5 mi)
John Hopkins SAIS
Drive: 5 min (1.5 mi)
The Chicago School
Drive: 5 min (1.9 mi)
Discover Columbia Heights DC, Washington, DC
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 1439 Chapin St NW Unit 103 proximity to AdMo Heights and DC USA. AdMo Heights is 1.1 miles away, and DC USA is within a 12 minute walk.
Commuting
With top-notch public transportation and a TransitScore of 90, Columbia Heights DC is exceptional public transit. Within 6.9 miles of 1439 Chapin St NW Unit 103, you’ll find Columbia Heights, U Street, and Shaw-Howard U.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 1439 Chapin St NW Unit 103 are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 1.6 miles, including Meridian Hill Park, Mary McLeod Bethune Council House NHS, and Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site.
Airports
Living in Columbia Heights DC provides easy access to Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl, located just 14 minutes from 1439 Chapin St NW Unit 103. Another nearby airport is Washington Dulles International, located 27.9 miles away.
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