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The 7 Best Overall Student Apartments Near Georgetown (September 2026)

Georgetown University·Washington, DC·Updated Monthly

By the FMP Data Team · Reviewed September 1, 2026

7 properties reviewed
31+ reviews analyzed
updated September 2026
independent·no pay-to-rank
the short answer

City Ridge leads our September 2026 ranking of the 7 Best Overall student apartments near Georgetown with a 5.0/5 FMP Score, followed by Weavers Row and The Elaine. Across the 7 properties reviewed, students keep coming back to amenities & shared spaces and management & maintenance: the overall signals that move a property up this ranking. Browse all off-campus housing near Georgetown University for every option.

  • winnerCity Ridge
  • FMP Score range3.6–5.0 / 5
  • avg walk0 min to campus
  • rent range$950–$5000 /person
the ranking

The 7 Best Overall Student Apartments Near Georgetown

Sorted by FMP Score from verified Georgetown reviews, high to low. Scores reflect current Georgetown reviews only.

  1. City Ridge
    5.0(5 reviews)FMP Score

    why it ranked: City Ridge stands out as Georgetown's top overall choice because it nails the fundamentals: a beautiful, well-maintained property paired with genuinely exceptional people. Students and residents consistently praise the leasing team particularly Kristen and Nicky Lewis for turning the apartment search into a smooth, professional experience, whether you're touring virtually from abroad or in person. The building itself impresses with its amenities and welcoming atmosphere that exceed expectations from day one. As one resident put it, the property was "beautiful, well-maintained, and welcoming" with an "overall atmosphere" that truly stood out. It's the rare place where great management and great space come together.

    $2402/person/mo
  2. Weavers Row
    5.0(5 reviews)FMP Score

    why it ranked: Weavers Row earns its rank through a combination of thoughtful design, prime location, and a team that genuinely cares. The newer units flood with natural light and sit in an exceptional Georgetown spot close to the waterfront, shops, and restaurants while the building itself feels safe and exceptionally well-maintained. What really sets it apart is the staff: George, Joe, Naomi, and Bernard consistently go above and beyond, showing up as kind, helpful people rather than just property managers. As one resident reflected, "I spent a year at Weaver's Row and had the best experience. The whole team...were always kind, helpful, and considerate." It's the kind of place that makes people genuinely sad to leave.

    $3000/person/mo
  3. The Elaine
    5.0(5 reviews)FMP Score

    why it ranked: The Elaine stands out for creating a true sense of home and belonging near Georgetown. The neighborhood itself is a gem lively enough to have everything within walking distance, yet calm and residential enough to feel like a real community. Antonio and the maintenance team earn consistent praise for being kind, attentive, and efficient, with maintenance requests handled promptly and facilities kept immaculate. As one resident shared, living here was "one of the best decisions I made during my time in Washington, D.C.," especially for someone new to the city seeking a safe and welcoming space. It's the kind of place where management and maintenance genuinely care about your experience.

    $1795/person/mo
  4. Clover at The Parks
    5.0(5 reviews)FMP Score

    why it ranked: Clover at The Parks has built a reputation as a welcoming community where residents actually want to stay long-term. The leasing manager Chez stands out for being responsive, professional, and genuinely helpful the kind of person who makes the application and move-in process feel personal rather than transactional. Since Greystar took over management, residents report that living here has only gotten better, with the community continuing to improve even as it matures. As one long-time resident noted, "my experience has only gotten better over time," and Chez has been "incredibly responsive, professional, and helpful whenever I've needed assistance." It's a place where good management translates into residents staying and thriving.

    $950/person/mo
  5. Varsity on K
    5.0(5 reviews)FMP Score

    why it ranked: Varsity on K stands out near Georgetown for delivering the full package: a genuinely well-maintained building paired with staff who actually go the distance. Residents consistently praise the amenities and the team's responsiveness, with particular shout-outs to staff members like Rebecca and Brian who handle requests with real speed and care. As one resident noted, "the staff has been very helpful, specially Rebecca," and that kind of personal attention is what transforms a nice building into a place you actually want to call home. Yes, the rent hits harder than some alternatives, but the combination of quality space and genuine hospitality makes it worth the investment.

    $2467/person/mo
  6. Columbia Plaza Apartments
    3.6(5 reviews)FMP Score

    why it ranked: Columbia Plaza Apartments earns its ranking despite a mixed reputation, because when management gets it right, residents stay for years and build real community. The property itself is well-maintained, and the staff genuinely cares about creating a welcoming environment for families and long-term residents alike. One resident captured the upside perfectly: "I've been living here with my wife and 5 kids for the past 3 years and it's been an amazing time." That kind of stability and warmth speaks volumes, though it's worth noting that maintenance responsiveness can be inconsistent depending on how persistent you are with follow-ups.

    $1969/person/mo

The Full Ranking, One Table

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The full ranking of every listed apartment, sortable by any column.
1City Ridge5.0/55$2402/mo
2Weavers Row5.0/55$3000/mo
3The Elaine5.0/55$1795/mo
4Clover at The Parks5.0/55$950/mo
5Varsity on K5.0/55$2467/mo
6Columbia Plaza Apartments3.6/55$1969/mo
7Alumni Square5.0/51$2026/mo

Walk times are door-to-door to Georgetown campus. Rent is per person, per month.

FMP award criteria

How We Ranked These Apartments

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Ranked by the FMP Score

FMP Score, high to low. That’s the whole ranking. It’s our overall measure of a property, combining verified review scores with signals reviews miss, like how current the listing is kept and how responsive management is. Ties go to the property with more verified reviews.

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Who Makes the List

Every property near Georgetown can appear, but it takes a minimum number of verified reviews before we score and rank it. Properties under that bar sit below every ranked property and move up automatically as reviews come in.

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How We Calculate the FMP Score

The FMP Score blends the social, management, and quality scores from verified reviews with signals that a place is actively and well run, like how up to date its listing is kept and how consistently management responds to residents. It’s built to surface genuinely well-run properties, not just the highest raw review average.

by the numbers

What Makes an Apartment ‘well-rounded’ Near Georgetown

We ran every verified overall review for Georgetown-area apartments through theme analysis. These are the themes students bring up most when a place feels well-rounded, by share of the reviews that mention them.

responsive helpful staff
42%
safe welcoming community
35%
maintenance issues unresolved
12%

Based on AI analysis of verified Georgetown overall reviews, refreshed monthly. Percentages show the share of reviews that mention each theme; most reviews mention more than one. See our complete Georgetown review data →

faqs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best overall student apartment near Georgetown?

City Ridge leads our September 2026 ranking of the 7 Best Overall student apartments near Georgetown with a 5.0/5 FMP Score, followed by Weavers Row and The Elaine.

How is this ranking calculated?

This list is ranked by one number: each property's overall score from verified reviews. Students rate a property's overall 1 to 5, and we average those scores, counting recent reviews more heavily than older ones. No self-reported data from landlords.

What makes an apartment the best overall?

The best overall apartments score highly across everything students rate (social scene, management, and unit quality), not just one. This ranking uses each property's overall rating from verified reviews.

How often is this ranking updated?

Monthly. We re-pull verified reviews and re-score every property at the start of each month, so the order reflects the most recent 24 months of student feedback. The “updated” date at the top of the page shows the latest refresh.

How many reviews does a property need to be included?

There's a minimum number of verified reviews to rank by score, and we don't publish the exact bar so it can't be gamed. Properties under it still appear, below every qualified property and ordered by review count, so a 5.0 from one review never outranks a 4.5 from thirty. Once a property collects enough reviews, it moves into the scored ranking automatically.

Is this ranking independent, or can properties pay to rank higher?

It's fully independent. There's no pay-to-rank. Position is set by verified reviews alone. Property managers can't buy placement, remove reviews, or influence the score.

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