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Union Heights

$1,359 – $2,393/mo

  • Studio–2 bedrooms
  • 1–2 baths
  • 1–1,081 sq ft
  • 85 units available
1676 Maryland Ave Ne, Washington, DC, 20002

As of October 14, 2026, Union Heights in Washington, DC has 85 apartments for rent from $1,359 to $2,393/mo. Studios start at $1,375, one-bedrooms at $1,359, and two-bedrooms at $1,921. The average asking rent has fallen 1.2% since March 25, 2026, from $1,781 to $1,759.


Floor plans

Union Heights has 85 units available across 23 floor plans: 5 studio layouts (1–620 sq ft), 9 one-bedroom layouts (633–846 sq ft), and 9 two-bedroom layouts (876–1,081 sq ft). Prices checked October 14, 2026.

S1A

Studio • 1 Bath • 472 – 514 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,375/mo

15 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
139W$1,375472Sep 18
587E$1,710514Oct 1
345W$1,547472Oct 4
364W$1,598472Oct 12
287E$1,610514Oct 16
220W$1,529472Oct 19
411E$1,602514Oct 21
338W$1,556472Oct 30
420W$1,627472Oct 30
023W$1,421472Oct 31
511E$1,682514Nov 19
320W$1,590472Dec 7
423W$1,610472Dec 25
169E$1,712514Dec 26
387E$1,602514Dec 28

S4A

Studio • 1 Bath • 473 – 565 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,455/mo

8 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
049W$1,549565Sep 9
282E$1,455473Sep 18
284E$1,569473Oct 7
632E$1,522473Oct 23
482E$1,595473Oct 23
328E$1,472473Nov 1
186E$1,527473Nov 4
446E$1,587473Dec 6

S5A

Studio • 1 Bath • 459 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,496/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
476E$1,496459Mar 1

S2A

Studio • 1 Bath • 620 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,780/mo

2 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
192E$1,780620Oct 5
292E$1,812620Oct 20

Coming Soon

Studio • 1 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,016/mo

3 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
413E$2,0161Sep 30
613E$2,1331Oct 8
213E$2,1741Oct 16

A2A

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 635 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,359/mo

6 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
455W$1,503635Aug 26
357W$1,615635Sep 7
046W$1,359635Sep 10
461W$1,610635Oct 7
457W$1,635635Oct 9
255W$1,602635Oct 18

A1A

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 633 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,423/mo

7 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
362W$1,520633Sep 14
266W$1,569633Sep 22
116W$1,549633Oct 8
216W$1,576633Oct 17
467W$1,608633Nov 6
028W$1,483633Nov 30
228W$1,423633Dec 31

A5A

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 677 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,487/mo

7 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
236W$1,505677Sep 3
035W$1,640677Oct 8
325W$1,533677Oct 9
134W$1,640677Oct 16
333W$1,690677Oct 31
111W$1,638677Nov 7
026W$1,487677Nov 30

A1Ae

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 683 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,655/mo

2 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
248E$1,655683Sep 24
548E$1,906683Sep 25

A6A

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 673 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,733/mo

5 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
542E$1,733673Sep 21
588E$1,751673Sep 24
590E$1,931673Oct 13
202E$1,977673Oct 30
404E$1,898673Nov 7

AD4A

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 810 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,744/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
260W$1,744810Oct 9

A9D

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 773 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,907/mo

3 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
463E$1,907773Sep 1
163E$2,128773Nov 1
263E$2,150773Nov 20

AD2A

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 846 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,928/mo

2 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
404W$1,928846Oct 28
304W$1,997846Dec 2

A7A

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 737 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,057/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
654E$2,057737Oct 31

B3B

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 881 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,921/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
147W$1,921881Jun 17

B2B

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 876 – 1,081 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,015/mo

4 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
430W$2,147876Oct 23
230W$2,015876Oct 28
330W$2,135876Oct 30
614E$2,3491,081Oct 30

B1B

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 876 – 985 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,025/mo

5 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
564E$2,184985Aug 11
141W$2,025876Sep 26
389E$2,153985Oct 2
364E$2,248985Oct 4
589E$2,288985Oct 30

B10B

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,016 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,096/mo

3 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
172E$2,1051,016Oct 3
338E$2,2201,016Oct 9
438E$2,0961,016Oct 26

B5B

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 921 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,097/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
048W$2,097921Oct 31

B1H

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 985 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,153/mo

3 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
266E$2,318985Oct 12
365E$2,153985Oct 15
466E$2,197985Oct 31

BD1B

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,005 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,297/mo

3 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
427W$2,3531,005Oct 16
024W$2,2971,005Nov 23
027W$2,2971,005Nov 23

B6Be

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 984 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,318/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
260E$2,318984Oct 13

B8B

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,055 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,393/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
406E$2,3931,055Nov 7

See all 208 units listed at Union Heights, including ones no longer available.


Cost to rent here

At Union Heights, a studio starts at about $2,409 a month all-in: $1,375 rent, $711 in listed fees, and an estimated $323 for electric, gas, water, internet, renters insurance, and laundry. A one-bedroom starts at about $2,410 and a two-bedroom at about $3,055.

All-in from$2,409/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 Union Heights takes about $49,500 a year for a studio, $48,924 for a one-bedroom, and $69,156 for a two-bedroom. Keeping the $2,409 all-in month for a studio within 35% of take-home pay takes an income of about $116,700 a year.

Total monthly housing cost

$2,409/mo

Income to afford it comfortably

$116,700/yr

Income to qualify

$49,500/yr

Your estimated budget

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$ —/mo

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Rent history

Over the past year, the average asking rent at Union Heights has ranged from $1,509 to $2,191. The current average is $1,759, down $22 (1.2%) from $1,781 at the start.

Prices reflect the average advertised rent across units listed as available each day (166 days observed).

Fees & lease terms

The listing for Union Heights shows $711 a month in fees (parking reserved $350, parking garage $250, pet rent $50, and 3 more) and $1,053 due at signing (community amenity fee $500, pet fee $500, application fee $53).

  • Rent

    $1,359 – $2,393/mo
  • Earliest move-in

    Mar 1

Monthly fees

Parking - Garage

$250/mo

Parking - Reserved

$350/mo

Pet Rent

$50/mo

Renters Liability/Content - Property Program

$13/mo

Renters Liability Only - Non-Compliance

$8/mo

Storage Space Rental

$40/mo

Due at signing

Application Fee

$53

Community Amenity Fee

$500

Pet Fee

$500

Amenities

Union Heights lists 10 amenities, including expansive patio with grills and conference room with study pods.

  • 24-Hour Fitness Center W/ Interactive Cardio Machines And Personal Tvs

  • Club-Inspired Multimedia Lounge W/ Plasma Tv, Bar, Kitchen, And Billiards

  • Conference Room With Study Pods

  • Dual-Level Outdoor Swimming Pool W/ In-Water Lounge Area

  • Expansive 2-Story Living Room + Bar

  • Expansive Patio With Grills

  • Lobby Lounge W/ Dual-Sided Linear Fireplace And Modern Furnishings

  • Smoke Free

  • Storage Lockers Available

  • Zen Meditation Courtyard


Amenity photos

  • Pool
    3 photos
  • Grill area

Location

1676 Maryland Ave Ne, Washington, DC, 20002


Resident reviews

Union Heights has a 3.7 out of 5 rating from more than 200 resident reviews. Residents rate location (4.6) and management (4.4) highest and building quality (2.6) lowest.

3.7 · 200+ reviews
Overall rating
Positive
Mixed
Neutral
Negative
Management4.4
Amenities and Shared Spaces3.6
Building Quality2.6
Maintenance3.6
Location4.6
Overall161 reviews

Union Heights receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for leasing and front-desk staff professionalism, with residents consistently praising the tour experience, move-in process, and ongoing customer service. However, a significant minority of residents report serious maintenance and operational concerns including pest infestations, slow maintenance response times, security issues, and amenities that are advertised but inaccessible or non-functional. Staff quality appears to be a major strength that partially offsets property condition and management responsiveness challenges.

The leasing office and concierge staff receive consistently high praise for professionalism, responsiveness, and welcoming service during the move-in process. However, a minority of residents report significant challenges with post-move communication, maintenance request responsiveness, billing issue resolution, and policy enforcement after lease signing. Most positive feedback centers on individual staff members' attentiveness during leasing, while negative feedback highlights systemic communication gaps and follow-through once residents are established.

Union Heights offers well-maintained amenities including a gym, pool, basketball court, and outdoor grills, with convenient location near transit and shopping. However, residents report significant concerns about maintenance responsiveness, with some amenities (notably the basketball court) remaining inaccessible for extended periods, and recurring issues with parking garage doors, elevator outages, and cleanliness in common areas. Communication and follow-up on maintenance requests are frequently cited as problematic, though some residents praise individual staff members for prompt service.

Residents report significant building maintenance and cleanliness concerns, including persistent pest infestations, prolonged elevator outages, and garage door failures. Maintenance response times are frequently delayed, and common areas show signs of wear. A smaller group of residents report positive experiences with amenities, location, and staff responsiveness, though noise from the surrounding area is noted.

Maintenance response times are inconsistent, with some residents reporting quick service from specific staff members while others describe extended delays lasting weeks to months for repairs like elevators, appliances, and HVAC systems. Work order follow-through appears unreliable, with several residents unable to reach management or receive updates on submitted requests. When maintenance staff do respond, they are generally described as professional and helpful, though the department appears understaffed relative to demand.

The property offers strong location convenience with walkable access to grocery stores, transit (metro and bus stops), and nearby restaurants, making it suitable for urban living without extreme density. Parking is available but comes at an additional monthly cost. The neighborhood is generally safe and accessible, though residents should be aware of noise from nearby emergency services and traffic, particularly for units on exterior walls.

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

Union Heights is very walkable and somewhat bikeable, and transit is limited.

Walking
Very walkable
Grade A
Transit
Limited
Grade D
Biking
Somewhat bikeable
Grade D+

Climate and air quality

Air quality near Union Heights was good on 167 of the past 365 days, and at its worst in July (average AQI 72, moderate). Daily highs averaged 89°F in July, the warmest month, and lows averaged 25°F in January, the coldest.

Air quality

167 good-air days

of the past 365

: Good, AQI 46

Temperature

89° / 25°

average July high / January low

: 90° high, 65° low

Pollen

Moderate

Oct 14–18 forecast

Tree: none, grass: none, weed: moderate

MonthAverage highAverage lowAverage AQIGood-air days
January39°F25°F51 (moderate)16 of 31
February42°F26°F65 (moderate)8 of 28
March62°F40°F49 (good)18 of 31
April72°F51°F50 (good)15 of 30
May75°F56°F51 (moderate)15 of 31
June86°F67°F54 (moderate)9 of 30
July89°F71°F72 (moderate)5 of 31
August86°F70°F58 (moderate)6 of 31
September79°F65°F49 (good)16 of 30
October69°F51°F45 (good)20 of 31
November56°F40°F43 (good)21 of 30
December43°F29°F48 (good)18 of 31
Daily readings from Oct 15, 2025 to Oct 14, 2026. The pollen chart shows typical US seasons.

About this property

Union Heights is a 582-unit building in Washington, DC.

Waiting for you to make it home - this Greystar professionally managed community of apartments for rent in the NOMA neighborhood of Washington DC 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 Union Heights today to find your next perfect home!

  • Building

    Apartment · Mid-Rise
  • Total units

    582

Nearby schools

The closest school to Union Heights is Lateika Jones Dba Femi's Loving Care, Llc, a private preschool 0.2 miles away.

SchoolTypeLevelDistance

Lateika Jones Dba Femi's Loving Care, Llc

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.1 mi

Friendship PCS Blow-Pierce Middle

Charter · Middle
CharterMiddle0.3 mi

Friendship PCS Blow Pierce Elementary

Charter · Elementary
CharterElementary0.3 mi

Rhonda Ayers

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.4 mi

Asg Group Inc Dba Esther's Childcare

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.4 mi

KIPP DC - Connect Academy PCS

Charter · Elementary
CharterElementary0.4 mi

Upo Early Learning Center @ Azeeze Bates

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.4 mi

Growth Spurts Child Development Center @ D Street

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.5 mi

Northeast Stars Montessori Learning

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.5 mi

Linda Cunningham

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.5 mi

Contact & management

Union Heights is managed by Greystar. The leasing office's phone number is 202-652-4736.


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