Balsa

1313 L St NW, Washington, DC 20005

Last Updated: 1 Day Ago
(23)
Total Monthly Price
$2,149 - $4,830
Bedrooms
Studio - 3
Bathrooms
1 - 2
Sq. Ft.
384 - 1,321 sq ft

Rent Specials

Limited-Time Offer: Receive 2 months free on 14+leases and 1 month on 12-13 months

Pricing and Floor Plans

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S1

$2,149 - $2,463 Total Monthly Price
Studio, 1 Bath
384 - 428 Sq. Ft.
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5 Available Units
Unit
Total Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
0402
$2,184
399
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0902
$2,234
399
Now
U-G04
$2,149
391
Now

S6

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Studio, 1 Bath
490 Sq. Ft.
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S7

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Studio, 1 Bath
493 Sq. Ft.
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A2

$2,822 - $3,019 Total Monthly Price
1 Bed, 1 Bath
539 - 540 Sq. Ft.
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5 Available Units
Unit
Total Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
0518
$2,822
539
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1019
$2,997
539
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1018
$2,897
539
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A4

$3,097 - $3,122 Total Monthly Price
1 Bed, 1 Bath
605 Sq. Ft.
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3 Available Units
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Total Price
Sq. Ft.
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0701
$3,122
605
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0401
$3,097
605
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0601
$3,122
605
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A9

$3,077 - $3,137 Total Monthly Price
1 Bed, 1 Bath
560 - 568 Sq. Ft.
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Total Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
0910
$3,137
568
Now
0711
$3,077
567
Now

A7

$3,862 - $3,909 Total Monthly Price
1 Bed, 2 Baths
856 Sq. Ft.
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2 Available Units
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Total Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
0922
$3,862
856
Now
0322
$3,909
856
Oct. 7

A6

$3,662 Total Monthly Price
1 Bed, 1 Bath
781 - 783 Sq. Ft.
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Total Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
0514
$3,662
783
Now

A8

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1 Bed, 1 Bath
535 Sq. Ft.
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A1

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1 Bed, 1 Bath
495 Sq. Ft.
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A5

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1 Bed, 1 Bath
730 Sq. Ft.
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A10

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1 Bed, 1 Bath
640 - 641 Sq. Ft.
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A3

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1 Bed, 1 Bath
545 - 549 Sq. Ft.
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B2

$4,335 - $4,780 Total Monthly Price
2 Beds, 2 Baths
929 - 933 Sq. Ft.
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4 Available Units
Unit
Total Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
0406
$4,780
930
Now
0906
$4,780
930
Now
U-G06
$4,335
933
Oct. 2
0506
$4,780
930
Nov. 1

B3

$4,680 - $4,830 Total Monthly Price
2 Beds, 2 Baths
937 Sq. Ft.
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4 Available Units
Unit
Total Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
0416
$4,780
937
Now
0816
$4,830
937
Now
0616
$4,805
937
Now
0516
$4,680
937
Oct. 6

B1

$4,390 - $4,415 Total Monthly Price
2 Beds, 2 Baths
842 Sq. Ft.
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2 Available Units
Unit
Total Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
0521
$4,390
842
Now
0721
$4,415
842
Now

C1

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3 Beds, 2 Baths
1,321 Sq. Ft.
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* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

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Details

Lease Term Options

  • 7 - 15 Month Leases

Property Information

  • Built in 2024
  • 222 units10 stories

Fees & Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

One-Time Basics

Due at Application

  • Application Fee Per Applicant
    $54

Due at Move-In

  • Amenity Fee
    $225
  • Deposit
    $250

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

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Property Highlights

  • Air Conditioner
  • Backlit Mirrors in Bathrooms
  • Bike Racks
  • Built-in Book or Display Shelves*
  • Built-in Trash and Recycling Receptacles
  • Caseta Wireless Smart Lighting Upgrade*
  • CORT Furnished Units Available*
  • Craft Coffee Bar with Local Favorites
  • Custom Black Tiled Bathroom Floors
  • Custom Built-in Wardrobes*
  • Custom Designer Wooden-shelf Closets
  • Custom Lighting Package
  • Efficient Appliances
  • Energy-efficient Appliance Suite
  • Entryway Mudbench with Storage*
  • Exterior Courtyards with Plush Landscaping
  • Extra Storage
  • Full-size Washer and Dryer
  • Glass-surround Shower*
  • Juliette Balcony*

Apartment Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Cable Ready
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Furnished
  • Handrails
  • Heating
  • High Ceilings
  • Island Kitchen

Community Features

  • 24 Hour Access
  • Business Center
  • Clubhouse
  • Concierge
  • Courtyard
  • Elevator
  • Fitness Center
  • Furnished Units Available
  • Garages
  • Gated

Map of Balsa

Area Scores

Walkability

Exceptionally walkable

Transit

Exceptional public transit

Driveability

Fairly drivable

Bikeability

Very bikeable

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Busy

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Transit

Subway

1 min Drive

Silver Line - Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Metrorail (Metrorail) Red Line - Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Metrorail (Metrorail) Orange Line - Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Metrorail (Metrorail) Blue Line - Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Metrorail (Metrorail) WMATA

Subway

1 min Drive

Silver Line - Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Metrorail (Metrorail) Orange Line - Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Metrorail (Metrorail) Blue Line - Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Metrorail (Metrorail) WMATA

Subway

1 min Drive

Silver Line - Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Metrorail (Metrorail) Orange Line - Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Metrorail (Metrorail) Blue Line - Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Metrorail (Metrorail) WMATA

Subway

1 min Drive

Red Line - Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Metrorail (Metrorail) Green Line - Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Metrorail (Metrorail) Yellow Line - Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Metrorail (Metrorail) WMATA

Subway

2 min Drive

Red Line - Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Metrorail (Metrorail) WMATA

Commuter Rail

3 min Drive

Virginia Railway Express

Commuter Rail

3 min Drive

Airport

Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl

9 min Drive

DCA

Airport

Washington Dulles International

44 min Drive

Washington Dulles International

Airport

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall

46 min Drive

Baltimore-Washington International

Moving to National Mall, Washington, DC

Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate Balsa proximity to Gallery Place. Gallery Place is 0.8 miles away.

Commuting

With top-notch public transportation and a TransitScore of 100, National Mall is exceptional public transit. Within 3.9 miles of Balsa, you’ll find Mcpherson Square, Metro Center, and Farragut North.

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near Balsa are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 1 mile, including Mary McLeod Bethune Council House NHS, National Geographic Museum, and National Aquarium.

Airports

Living in National Mall provides easy access to Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl, located just 10 minutes from Balsa. Another nearby airport is Washington Dulles International, located 27.8 miles away.

Local Education

Primary and Secondary Schools

Not rated

Triangle Tots

Grades PK-5

Private

GreatSchools rating: 8 out of 10

Thomson Elementary School

Grades PK-5

Public

GreatSchools rating: 3 out of 10

Girls Global Academy Public Charter School

Grades 9-12

Public

GreatSchools rating: 3 out of 10

Cardozo Education Campus

Grades 6-12

Public

Not rated

IQRA Prep Academy

Grades K-12

Private

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GreatSchools

Colleges and Universities

School Commute Time (Distance)
The Chicago School Walk: 4 min (0.2 mi)
Johns Hopkins SAIS Walk: 10 min (0.5 mi)
Georgetown Law Walk: 11 min (0.6 mi)
Georgetown Walk: 11 min (0.6 mi)

About Balsa

Live carefree every day. Balsa, brand new apartment homes in Washington, D.C., coming home feels like you're on vacation. With impressive finishes and resort quality amenities, our apartments make it possible to live beyond your expectations. With so… much to do in the perfect D.C. location, a vibrant new lifestyle awaits. Embrace it.

Balsa is an apartment community in Washington, DC

Contact

Property Address:
1313 L St NW,
Washington, DC 20005
Phone Number: (202) 688-3982
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Office Hours
  • Sunday Closed
  • Monday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Balsa

Renter Reviews

For Balsa

4.5

23 Ratings & Reviews

  • 7/20/26

    DO NOT LIVE HERE

    A pipe ruptured above my unit, dumping water all over my apartment, bed, and belongings. I wasn’t compensated for the damage or time I had to spend living in a smaller model unit. Additionally, as other reviews have noted, the tap water is periodically putrid and sulfuric. I was told this issue had been resolved prior to my signing a lease, but this was blatantly false.

    I also want to caution against this property's lack of transparency regarding its many fees, including a $500 "admin" fee and    … $225 amenity fee, for access to the roof that they significantly restrict. When touring, they suggested I could use the common areas to host guests, but only later informed me of the strict limit of only a couple guests per resident, instead offering me use of the dining room that costs hundreds of dollars to rent out. The sticker price of these apartments is deceptive; the true cost of living here is far greater than they let on, while the experience is far worse than represented.

    They will try to lure you in with flashy features like an outdoor TV they never provide a remote for, rooftop fire pits that don't work, and an ice cream machine, which I have not seen in use a single time since moving in. Do not fall for it!

    Review from Apartments.com

    1 Person Found This Helpful

    Property Manager at Balsa responded to this review

    We appreciate your feedback and are sorry to hear about your experience. It's important to us that our residents feel informed and comfortable in our community. We encourage you to reach out to us directly at 1 833-761-0083 or… balsamgr@willowbridgepc.com so we can address your concerns more thoroughly. Your input is valuable as we strive to improve our services and transparency.

    Sincerely,
    The Balsa Management Team

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