The Institute does not provide student housing, and students are responsible for making their own housing arrangements. However, several housing options are available in the vicinity of IWP. Information to help students investigate these options is provided below. Students may also contact the IWP Student Government Association for tips and assistance at sga@iwp.edu.
Washington, D.C. Metro Area Housing
The Institute is located in northwest Washington, D.C. near the Dupont Circle stop of Metro’s red line. Neighborhoods in northwest D.C. near the Institute include Dupont Circle, Adams Morgan, WoodleyPark, and ClevelandPark, while Embassy Row; Capitol Hill, Georgetown, and Foggy Bottom are within a short bus or Metro ride. Areas in Maryland and Virginia that are accessible by Metro and bus systems may be less convenient but are sometimes less expensive. Remember to consider safety and the availability of transportation – in addition to price – when searching for housing.
Online Resources
- www.rent.com, a national searchable housing directory.
- www.hotpads.com
- www.zillow.com
- www.padmapper.com
- www.rentlingo.com
- The Washington Post, with numerous classified ads for options in the D.C. metropolitan area.
- Trulia.com
- Craig’s List
- My Apartments Map
- ApartmentList.com
- ApartmentGuide.com
Recommendations from Students
For temporary housing:
DuPont Place
1905 19th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 525-7368
Map
Metro Information
For bus and metro schedules, passes, and information visit: www.wmata.com.