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Sonya

$1,941 – $3,639/mo

  • Studio–2 bedrooms
  • 1–2 baths
  • 494–1,070 sq ft
  • 21 units available
  • Pet friendly
40 Patterson St Ne, Washington, DC, 20002

As of October 14, 2026, Sonya in Washington, DC has 21 apartments for rent from $1,941 to $3,639/mo. Studios start at $1,941, one-bedrooms at $2,133, and two-bedrooms at $2,701. The average asking rent has risen 9.2% since March 25, 2026, from $2,314 to $2,527.


Floor plans

Sonya has 21 units available across 16 floor plans: 2 studio layouts (494–507 sq ft), 9 one-bedroom layouts (567–694 sq ft), and 5 two-bedroom layouts (858–1,070 sq ft). Prices checked October 14, 2026.

A3 | Studio | 1 Bath

Studio • 1 Bath • 507 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,941/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
0409$1,941507Oct 3

A1.1 | Studio | 1 Bath

Studio • 1 Bath • 494 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,972/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
0619$1,972494Nov 7

C2 | 1 Bed | 1 Bath

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 627 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,133/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
0212$2,133627Sep 25

C1 | 1 Bed | 1 Bath

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 628 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,133/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
0201$2,133628Jan 5

C3.1 | 1 Bed | 1 Bath

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 567 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,179/mo

2 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
0910$2,179567Nov 28
1210$2,236567Dec 8

B3.1 | 1 Bed | 1 Bath

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 579 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,199/mo

2 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
0906$2,199579Sep 28
1206$2,293579Dec 14

C9 | 1 Bed | 1 Bath

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 694 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,213/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
0524$2,213694Oct 23

A5 | 1 Bed | 1 Bath

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 677 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,219/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
0422$2,219677Nov 7

B5 | 1 Bed | 1 Bath

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 670 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,234/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
0607$2,234670Nov 7

B2a | 1 Bed | 1 Bath

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 662 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,244/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
0518$2,244662Nov 5

C4.1 | 1 Bed | 1 Bath

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 690 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,318/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
0721$2,318690Dec 5

E10 | 2 Bed | 2 Bath

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 858 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,701/mo

2 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
0613$2,853858Oct 22
0313$2,701858Oct 31

E7 | 2 Bed | 2 Bath

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 883 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,845/mo

2 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
0825$2,955883Sep 26
1225$2,845883Oct 18

F9 | 2 Bed | 2 Bath

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,060 Sq Ft

Starting at $3,174/mo

2 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
0302$3,1741,060Oct 11
0602$3,2041,060Oct 17

E8 | 2 Bed | 2 Bath

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 912 Sq Ft

Starting at $3,285/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
1505$3,285912Oct 23

F7 | 2 Bed | 2 Bath

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,070 Sq Ft

Starting at $3,639/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
1502$3,6391,070Oct 7

See all 126 units listed at Sonya, including ones no longer available.


Cost to rent here

At Sonya, a studio starts at about $2,820 a month all-in: $1,941 rent, $588 in listed fees, and an estimated $291 for electric, gas, water, internet, and renters insurance. A one-bedroom starts at about $3,029 and a two-bedroom at about $3,680.

All-in from$2,820/mo

Estimates are local averages, not quotes from the property.

Can you afford it?

Most landlords ask for a monthly income of about 3× the rent, so qualifying at Sonya takes about $69,876 a year for a studio, $76,788 for a one-bedroom, and $97,236 for a two-bedroom. Keeping the $2,820 all-in month for a studio within 35% of take-home pay takes an income of about $140,100 a year.

Total monthly housing cost

$2,820/mo

Income to afford it comfortably

$140,100/yr

Income to qualify

$69,876/yr

Your estimated budget

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Rent history

Over the past year, the average asking rent at Sonya has ranged from $2,241 to $2,758. The current average is $2,527, up $214 (9.2%) from $2,314 at the start.

Prices reflect the average advertised rent across units listed as available each day (165 days observed).

Fees & lease terms

The listing for Sonya shows $588 a month in fees (parking garage $275, common area/clubhouse rental $150, storage space rental $100, and 2 more) and $1,100 due at signing (security deposit $500, pet fee $300, community amenity fee $250, and 1 more).

  • Rent

    $1,941 – $3,639/mo
  • Earliest move-in

    Jan 5

Monthly fees

Common Area/Clubhouse Rental

$150/mo

Parking - Garage

$275/mo

Pet Rent

$50/mo

Renters Liability/Content - Property Program

$13/mo

Storage Space Rental

$100/mo

Due at signing

Application Fee

$50

Community Amenity Fee

$250

Pet Fee

$300

Security Deposit (Refundable)

$500

Amenities

Sonya is pet friendly and has in-unit washers and dryers. It lists 14 amenities, including fitness center, elevated pool deck, and dishwasher.

  • Dishwasher

  • Elevated Pool Deck

  • Fitness Center

  • Game Room W/Billiards

  • Gated Access

  • Indoor/Outdoor Clubhouse

  • Pet Friendly

  • Smoke Free

  • Wi-Fi Throughout

  • Expansive Windows

  • Plank Flooring

  • Stainless Steel Appliances

  • Stone Countertops

  • Washer & Dryer


Amenity photos

  • Lobby
    6 photos

Location

40 Patterson St Ne, Washington, DC, 20002


Resident reviews

Sonya has a 4.7 out of 5 rating from more than 100 resident reviews. Residents rate maintenance (4.9) and management (4.4) highest and building quality (2.9) lowest.

4.7 · 100+ reviews
Overall rating
Positive
Mixed
Neutral
Negative
Management4.4
Maintenance4.9
Amenities and Shared Spaces3.5
Building Quality2.9
Location3.7
Overall100 reviews

Sonya Apartments offers strong maintenance responsiveness and generally friendly staff, with residents consistently praising quick repairs and professional service. However, the property faces significant challenges including neighborhood safety concerns, utility billing issues, occasional maintenance delays on non-emergency items, and mixed experiences with leasing office professionalism. The building's amenities, location near NoMa metro, and modern finishes are valued, but security and building infrastructure issues—such as broken trash chutes, elevator problems, and pool maintenance—detract from the overall experience.

Management and leasing staff are consistently praised for responsiveness, professionalism, and helpfulness, with maintenance requests typically resolved quickly. However, some residents report communication gaps during complex issues like flooding or move-out procedures, and concerns about utility billing clarity and security responsiveness have been noted. Overall, day-to-day management interactions are positive, though systemic issues around incident handling and transparency require attention.

Maintenance at this property is highly responsive and efficient, with work orders typically addressed same-day or next-day. The maintenance team demonstrates professionalism and goes beyond standard repairs, often identifying and fixing additional issues during service visits. One resident reported a delayed repair to the main entrance door that took over two months, though the broader maintenance team received positive feedback for responsiveness and courteous service.

SoNYa offers well-maintained common areas, a fitness center, rooftop pool, and convenient metro access that residents appreciate. However, recurring concerns include pool maintenance and algae issues, broken equipment and trash chutes that go unrepaired, parking security vulnerabilities, and inconsistent staff professionalism. Maintenance response times are generally strong, but management follow-up on larger issues and amenity upkeep remains inconsistent.

The building features responsive maintenance staff and clean common areas, with well-designed apartments and good sound insulation between units. However, residents report recurring issues with trash chute functionality, elevator problems, pool maintenance and neglect, exterior window cleaning delays, and security concerns including break-ins and building access control. Noise from external construction and neighborhood activity is a persistent complaint, though interior soundproofing is generally effective.

The property offers strong transit access to the NoMa metro station and nearby shops and restaurants, making it convenient for urban commuting. However, reviews highlight significant concerns about neighborhood safety, including vehicle vandalism in the parking garage, street-level security issues, and active construction in the surrounding area. Parking security and external area management appear to be ongoing challenges that offset the location's transit and retail convenience.

Summaries are written by AI from reviews residents posted on public review sites such as Google and ApartmentRatings. Each topic shows how many of those reviews discuss it.

Getting around

Sonya is very walkable and very bikeable, and transit is excellent.

Walking
Very walkable
Grade A
Transit
Excellent
Grade B
Biking
Very bikeable
Grade A+

Climate and air quality

Air quality near Sonya was good on 150 of the past 365 days, and at its worst in July (average AQI 75, moderate). Daily highs averaged 89°F in July, the warmest month, and lows averaged 25°F in January, the coldest.

Air quality

150 good-air days

of the past 365

: Moderate, AQI 52

Temperature

89° / 25°

average July high / January low

: 88° high, 65° low

Pollen

Low

Oct 14–18 forecast

Tree: none, grass: none, weed: low

MonthAverage highAverage lowAverage AQIGood-air days
January39°F25°F53 (moderate)15 of 31
February42°F26°F67 (moderate)8 of 28
March62°F40°F51 (moderate)15 of 31
April72°F51°F51 (moderate)14 of 30
May75°F56°F52 (moderate)14 of 31
June86°F67°F55 (moderate)8 of 30
July89°F71°F75 (moderate)3 of 31
August86°F70°F60 (moderate)5 of 31
September79°F65°F52 (moderate)14 of 30
October69°F51°F48 (good)17 of 31
November56°F40°F46 (good)20 of 30
December43°F29°F50 (good)17 of 31
Daily readings from Oct 15, 2025 to Oct 14, 2026. The pollen chart shows typical US seasons.

About this property

Sonya is a 321-unit building in Washington, DC.

Discover luxury living at SoNYa in Washington, DC. Introducing a community that's truly one of a kind. Waiting for you to make it home - this Greystar professionally managed community offers a mixture of comfort, style, and convenience. With an intriguing list of attractive amenities and features, we are committed to an exceptional standard of living. Contact us today at SoNYa to find your next perfect home!

  • Building

    Apartment · High-Rise
  • Total units

    321

Nearby schools

The closest school to Sonya is Tita Gashaw Beza, a private preschool 0.5 miles away. The closest public school is McKinley Middle School, 0.6 miles away.

SchoolTypeLevelDistance

Tita Gashaw Beza

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.5 mi

McKinley Middle School

Public · Middle
PublicMiddle0.6 mi

Trina Walker

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.6 mi

Harmony DC Public Charter Schools

Charter · Elementary
CharterElementary0.7 mi

Loving Care Day Nursery

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.7 mi

Jacqueline Valentine

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.7 mi

Harbor Child Care Center-Station

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.7 mi

Bundles Of Joy

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.8 mi

School-Within-School @ Goding

Public · Elementary
PublicElementary1.0 mi

Portia A. Minor

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool1.0 mi

Contact & management

Sonya is managed by Greystar. The leasing office's phone number is 202-240-2300.


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