Anyone that has been there will know, Washington D.C. is a busy city. With government buildings, one-way streets and tourists pouring in by the busload (literally) every day, it can be easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of our nation’s capital.
When you have a four-legged friend to take care of, it’s important that you have easy access to some green space for them to do their business and run around a bit. With so much D.C. real estate covered in concrete and a significant number of parks doubling as memorial areas, many apartments are picking up the slack and providing residents with all the resources they need to keep their pets happy from the comfort of home.
The apartments on this list offer the best pet-friendly apartments in Washington D.C. and make dog or cat ownership in an apartment easier than ever before.
AVA NoMa
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AVA NoMA tops the list of pet-friendly apartments in D.C. for two reasons. The first is its large on-site, fenced-in dog park. This park has a covered section to provide an escape from the elements on a rainy or especially hot day as well as an area completely open to the elements. The gated park also boasts some tubes and other obstacles so your dog can enjoy its time off-leash while you monitor from afar.
The second reason this H Street NoMa apartment complex kicks off this list is the massive on-site dog spa. This pet washing area has two deep tubs, wall-mounted dryers and a treat station for those that don’t always comply with bathtime. This unique amenity is all about making pet ownership more convenient than ever before.
The MO Apartments
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The dog spa at The MO Apartments is second to none. With a large shower featuring an easily maneuverable faucet, fun imagery on the walls and plenty of space for your pup to shake itself dry, this beautiful space just might have your dog begging for bathtime after a long day of play.
This Ivy City apartment community is peppered with green spaces as well. This allows residents the luxury of being able to take their pup out for a quick bathroom break instead of embarking on a long walk around the block. The MO Apartments allow up to two cats and two dogs with limited breed restrictions.
Camden NoMa
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The outdoor off-leash dog park at Camden NoMa is an undeniably peaceful place to let your dog roam around without the stress of a potential runaway situation looming overhead. With high fences, lush greenery and obstacles designed with the overall aesthetic in mind, there may not be a better place in the H Street NoMa area to get to know your neighbors while your dogs let out their pent-up energy.
When playtime goes on a bit longer than expected, owners can always make a pitstop at the state-of-the-art pet washing station on the way back. This area boasts a deep tub with a ramp leading up to it, a drying table with a leash clip area and an industrial-strength dryer. This is the one-stop shop you need to scrub your pup clean.
700 Constitution
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The pet spa at 700 Constitution is the perfect place to pamper your four-legged friend. With two deep tubs, each capable of accommodating even the largest pups, hose-style faucets and paw print tilework on the walls, this is where you want to be if your dog could use a good wash.
Aside from the state-of-the-art pet washing station, this Stanton Park community also boasts plenty of green spaces within and just outside of the complex. Whether you’re looking for a spot to take your furry friend for a quick midday bathroom break or hoping to enjoy a casual walk to Lincoln Park after work, 700 Constitution has you covered.
Camden Grand Parc
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Located just two blocks from the White House, Camden Grand Parc benefits from being in one of the most park-filled parts of the city. Slightly south of the center of Downtown, this apartment complex is situated in the perfect spot for daily walks that perfectly mix people-watching and playtime in the park.
Camden Grand Parc allows up to three pets per apartment and has no weight restrictions. Looking for a new place for you and your human-sized four-legged friend? Look no further than the upscale digs at Camden Grand Parc.
Avalon First and M
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The pet spa at Avalon First and M is as close to professional grade as you’re going to find in an apartment complex. Known as the D’Tails Pet Salon, this well-equipped washing center has multiple tubs, wall-mounted industrial strength dryers and plenty of natural light thanks to the large windows looking out on the street. This is a great place to clean your pup and strengthen that best friend bond.
Located in the Near Northeast neighborhood, Avalon First and M allows up to two pets per apartment and requires dogs to be leashed unless in a fenced-in park area. Just a couple blocks from multiple public parks, opportunities to unwind with your hound abound at this 469-unit complex.
View 14
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View 14 is a 185-unit complex that boasts plenty of pet-friendly amenities for residents to enjoy. From the on-site green areas that are ideal for quick bathroom breaks to the allowance of two pets per apartment home, this place is designed to support life with a furry friend in more ways than one.
Located in the aptly named Pleasant Plains, View 14 is located just blocks from Meridian Hill Park. This public park is rife with statues, filled with meticulously manicured greenery and the ideal spot for you and your dog to escape the hustle and bustle of D.C. without leaving the city limits.
The Metropolitan Apartments
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Featuring a deep tub with a ramp that makes getting even the largest and oldest dogs into the bath easier than ever before, the pet spa at The Metropolitan Apartments is intelligently designed and set up to make you and your four-legged friend comfortable while you tackle the often unruly task of scrubbing them clean.
Located in scenic Edgewood, The Metropolitan Apartments also benefit from a great walking location. It is just a few blocks from the Metropolitan Branch Trail and its miles of pristine paved real estate, perfect for an afternoon stroll with your pet.
Ledger Union Market
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The pet spa at Ledger Union Market is designed to ensure that the wet dog smell never enters your apartment. Boasting a deep tub with a convenient low entry point and an adjustable drying table with multiple leash clips overhead, this is the perfect setup to give your pup a good scrub.
Located in Ivy City, Ledger Union Market lies just blocks off of the Gallaudet University campus and, because of this, is within walking distance of the beautiful and very walkable grounds that distinguish the campus from the city surrounding it.
Rialto
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If your dog is the type that does its best to fight off bathtime, the pet spa at Rialto is the perfect place for you. Boasting a deep tub with adjustable faucets and an easy side-door access point, a drying table with leash clips and a wall-mounted dryer with professional-grade strength, even the most resistant pups can’t withstand these luxuries.
Located in Edgewood, the pet-friendly amenities at this upscale community go beyond the pet spa. This 74-unit complex benefits from being in a very walkable part of the city and also boasts a few small green spaces just off the property that are perfect for taking your pup on a quick bathroom break before work.
Give your cat or dog the top pet-friendly apartments in Washington D.C.
Whether you’re a trail walker, a dog park watcher or just someone hoping to make bathtime with a big dog a bit easier, the apartments on this list are the best in D.C. at providing the type of pet-friendly amenities dedicated dog owners and committed cat people crave. Find your favorite and fill out an application today.
