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Highlights

  • Rent Special
  • Pet Friendly

Location

1930 Columbia Rd Nw, Washington, DC 20009, USA|Adams Morgan
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Management

The Gelman Companies

Leasing office

(202) 265-5377

Open 

9:00 am–6:00 pm ET

Property Overview

Gelmarc Towers receives a strong Zumper expert rating of 8.4, highlighting its excellent balance of price and value, with a perfect score of 10 for pricing. The property offers impressive amenities and a prime location, rated 8 and 9, respectively, ensuring residents enjoy a high standard of living. Additionally, it excels in transparency with an 8 rating for trustworthiness, features numerous nearby dining options, and is recognized for its walkability and environmental sustainability.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.4
Very Good
With a solid 8.4 out of 10 overall, Gelmarc Towers is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Gelmarc Towers has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • More space
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Great for

  • Eco living
  • Social life

Floor plans

StudiosStudio1 bath394+ sqft$1,770–$1,960 /mo5 units available
Junior 1 Bedroom1 bed1 bath441+ sqft$2,095–$2,190 /mo5 units available
1 Bedroom + Den1 bed1 bath740+ sqft$2,500–$2,595 /mo2 units available
1 Bedrooms1 bed1 bath735+ sqft$2,560–$2,885 /mo5 units available

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Amenities for Gelmarc Towers

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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OPTIONAL FEES

Dog Policy

Allowed
Limit2

Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit2

Cat

Pet Rent

Monthly. 2 cats max. | Restrictions: None.

$25

Pet Fee

One-time fee per pet.

$150

Dog

Pet Rent

Monthly. 2 dogs max. | Restrictions: None.

$45

Pet Fee

One-time fee per pet.

$150

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Building details

Property details

Units166
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About Gelmarc Towers

HomeApartments in WashingtonAdams Morgan Gelmarc Towers

With such a wonderful location and features you should make Gelmarc Towers Apartments your new home. Located just 3 blocks from the Dupont Circle Metro and a short walk to the Woodley Park Metro, Gelmarc Towers is on the border of Adams Morgan and Kalorama and is within walking distance of shopping and restaurants. You will enjoy the gleaming parquet flooring, oversized picture windows, spacious floor plans and walk-in closets. We also offer garage parking. You'll love making this your next home!


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.4
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.4 out of 10 overall, Gelmarc Towers is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Gelmarc Towers has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Gelmarc Towers
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Gelmarc Towers offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·8A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
With multiple in-demand amenities, Gelmarc Towers is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Gelmarc Towers is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Gelmarc Towers does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

Gelmarc Towers is great for:

Eco living

  • You can get around by foot in this area
  • Public transit available nearby
  • 92 parks within a mile

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • 796 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • The area has transit options
  • 727 mixed-use spaces nearby

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Gelmarc Towers compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
Studio is 71 sqft larger than other listings nearby
More space
The 1-bedroom is 57 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Images Available
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Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.5 mile away
Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away

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Rent trends in Adams Morgan

Studio apartments at Gelmarc Towers cost about 11% more than the average rent price for studios in Adams Morgan.

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 5% higher than 1-bedrooms in Adams Morgan.

Median rents as of Apr 11 2026.
Adams Morgan
Washington
A table of studio rental data trends in Washington
MonthMedian Rent
April 2024$1,850
May 2024$1,889
June 2024$1,900
July 2024$1,919
August 2024$1,955
September 2024$1,935
October 2024$1,921
November 2024$1,899
December 2024$1,900
January 2025$1,907
February 2025$1,920
March 2025$1,919
April 2025$1,919
May 2025$1,897
June 2025$1,900
July 2025$1,902
August 2025$1,890
September 2025$1,879
October 2025$1,819
November 2025$1,766
December 2025$1,740
January 2026$1,789
February 2026$1,799
March 2026$1,802
April 2026$1,827
A table of studio rental data trends in Adams Morgan
MonthMedian Rent
April 2024$1,851
May 2024$1,887
June 2024$1,976
July 2024$1,965
August 2024$1,899
September 2024$1,970
October 2024$1,983
November 2024$1,974
December 2024$1,911
January 2025$2,135
February 2025$1,973
March 2025$1,886
April 2025$1,749
May 2025$1,729
June 2025$1,684
July 2025$1,697
August 2025$1,671
September 2025$1,520
October 2025$1,517
November 2025$1,517
December 2025$1,517
January 2026$1,517
February 2026$1,556
March 2026$1,570
April 2026$1,558

Affordability calculator

Can I afford to live at 1930 Columbia Rd Nw?

Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$70,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $70,000 annually to afford this studio monthly rent price of $1,750.
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Schools near Gelmarc Towers

Oyster-Adams Bilingual School

2801 calvert st nw and 2020 19th st nw

washington, DC, 20008

PK, K-8Public
A-

Bell Teen Parent Child Development Center

3101 16th st nw

washington, DC, 20010

PKPublic

Thaddeus Stevens Early Learning Center

1050 21st st nw

washington, DC, 20036

PKPublic

Dorothy I. Height Elementary School

4300 13th st nw

washington, DC, 20011

PK, K-5Public
B+

Military Road Early Learning Center

1375 missouri ave nw

washington, DC, 20011

PKPublic
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Neighborhood

Adams Morgan | Washington, DC

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Lively and energetic
You’ll be in the heart of the action in this bustling and vibrant area with plenty of shopping, nightlife, and culture.

Getting around Washington near 1930 Columbia Rd Nw

Walking

10/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.

Driving

3/10
Roads are accessible, but parking may be a challenge.

Cycling

9/10
Helmets on–you can get anywhere in this cyclist-friendly, well-connected area.

Transit

9/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.

Points of interest for 1930 Columbia Rd Nw, Washington

Groceries

10/10
At least one supermarket within a 5-minute walk

Shopping

9/10
Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk

Cafes

8/10
Several cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

9/10
Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

9/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk

Parks

9/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk

Nightlife

9/10
Exceptional variety of bars right within a few minutes’ walk

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