Graduate Student Housing in Washington, DC

DC's graduate programs — Howard, Georgetown, American, Catholic University, UDC, George Washington — pull thousands of grad students into some of America's most expensive rental markets. A room in a group house is how most of them make the math work.

Why rooms fit grad-student life

• Stipend math: on a typical grad stipend, a $1,800 studio is out of reach; an $872–$972/mo all-in room is manageable.
• Furnished: grad school is transient by nature — 2–6 years, then the job market decides. Don't buy furniture for a temporary city.
• Quiet space: bedrooms are private; the Washington Room's attic suite and the Joey Room's back-of-house location are the quietest options. Ask us about current housemate schedules.
• Metro access: Howard is about a 10-minute walk from our Columbia Heights rooms; Catholic University and UDC are Green Line rides away; Georgetown is reachable via bus connections.

Semester timelines

Arriving in August for the fall semester? Our 12-month leases (Delta, Foxtrot, Joey) cover the academic year cleanly. Here for a single semester or a summer research stint? The Lincoln and Washington rooms' month-to-month terms (3-month minimum) fit.

Budget reality

All-in monthly: Joey $872, Foxtrot/Lincoln $972, Delta $1,022, Washington $1,172. Move-in totals run $1,617–$2,217 (first month + utilities + refundable deposit + $48 screening). Parent cosigners are welcome if a stipend letter needs backup.

Related guides

• Housing Near Howard University
• How to Budget for Renting a Room in DC
• Metro-Accessible Rooms in Washington, DC