The Charles
Studio - 2 Beds
$2,377 - $10,222
$6,900 /month
5021 Cathedral Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016
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What This House Offers
Deceptively spacious and filled with natural light, this exceptional home offers 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths across a thoughtfully designed layout. A former... bedroom and den on the main level have been transformed into a stunning office space, while the entire upper level is dedicated to a private primary suite retreat. A second primary suite on the main level provides excellent flexibility for guests or additional living space. Additional highlights include a attached garage, basement cedar closet, 1 gas and 1 wood fireplace, and walkout access to a beautifully landscaped backyard. Ideally located in The Palisades, residents enjoy an unbeatable combination of convenience and community with an easy commute to downtown DC, Bethesda, Georgetown, Tysons, and Arlington, plus beloved local shops, restaurants, parks, trails, and community amenities. From the nearby Chesapeake and Ohio Canal and Battery Kemble Park to the neighborhood’s iconic 4th of July parade, this is Palisades living at its finest!
Unit
- $6,900 / month
- 4 Beds
- 3.5 Baths
- 3822 sq. ft.
- Available Now
Home Features
- Basement
- Fireplace
5021 Cathedral Ave NW is a single-family home for rent in Washington, DC
Home Details
Home Design
- Built in 1953
- Rambler Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Single Family Detached Home
- Block Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 2 Fireplaces
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Gas Fireplace
- 3822 Sq Ft Home
- Fireplace With Glass Doors
- Property has 3 Levels
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
- 3.5 Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms
- Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels
Basement
- Partially Finished Basement
- Heated Basement
- Laundry in Basement
- Interior Basement Entry
- Garage Access
Parking
- 1 Car Attached Garage
- Garage Door Opener
- 1 Driveway Space
Lot Details
- 5227 Sq Ft Lot
- Property is zoned PUBLIC RECORD
Schools
- Key Elementary School
- Jackson-Reed High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Public Water Source
- Natural Gas Water Heater
- Public Sewer
Listing and Financial Details
- Security Deposit $6,900
- 12-Month Min and 36-Month Max Lease Term
- Available 2026-05-22
- $50 Application Fee
- Assessor Parcel Number 1424//0024
- Tenant pays for cable TV, electricity, gas, frozen waterpipe damage, heat, hot water, insurance, snow removal, all utilities, water
- No Smoking Allowed
- Residential Lease
Community Details
Overview
- No Home Owners Association
- Palisades Subdivision
- Building Winterized
Pet Policy
- No Pets Allowed
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Destination Address
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Get In Touch
Property Address: 5021 Cathedral Ave NW,
Washington, DC 20016
Washington, DC 20016
Listed by
William Conover | Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.Phone Number: (202) 465-1957
Copyright © 2026 Bright MLS, Inc.
Area Scores
Walkability
Moderately walkable60 / 100
Transit
Some public transit40 / 100
Driveability
Very drivable80 / 100
Bikeability
Moderately bikeable60 / 100
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Active75 / 100
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Travel and Transit
Commuter Rail
12 min Drive
Commuter Rail
14 min Drive
Airport
Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
17 min Drive
Airport
Washington Dulles International
39 min Drive
Airport
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall
52 min Drive
Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
The River School
Grades PK-5
Private
Key Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Public
Hardy Middle School
Grades 6-8
Public
MacArthur High School
Grades 9-12
Public
Field School
Grades 6-12
Private
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Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
American University
Drive: 2 min (1.3 mi)
GWU, Mount Vernon
Drive: 4 min (2 mi)
Univ. District of Columbia
Drive: 6 min (2.7 mi)
Georgetown University
Drive: 7 min (3 mi)
Discover Palisades, Washington, DC
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 5021 Cathedral Ave NW proximity to Spring Valley Village, Spring Valley Shopping Center, and Shops At Sumner Place. Spring Valley Village is 2 miles away, and Spring Valley Shopping Center is within a 28 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 40, 5021 Cathedral Ave NW has some public transit, including 10 transit stops within 7.9 miles. Transit options include Tenleytown-Au and Van Ness-Udc.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 5021 Cathedral Ave NW are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 3.5 miles, including Gulf Branch Nature Center, Discovery Creek Children's Museum, and Zachary Taylor Park.
Airports
Living in Palisades provides easy access to Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl, located just 17 minutes from 5021 Cathedral Ave NW. Another nearby airport is Washington Dulles International, located 21.7 miles away.
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