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Highlights

  • Rent Special
  • Pet Friendly
  • Conveniently located
  • Laundry facility
  • High speed internet access
  • Convenient location
  • High speed internet
  • Laundry facility onsite

Location

4900 Fort Totten Dr Ne Apt 20, Washington, DC 20011, USA|Fort Totten - Riggs Park
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Management

The Gelman Companies

Leasing office

(202) 526-4607

Open 

Tuesday 9:00 am–6:00 pm ET

Property Overview

Northwood Gardens earns strong marks overall with an 8.6 Zumper Expert Rating, driven by standout value, amenities, and location. It offers convenient on-site laundry and high-speed internet access, and is noted as great for pet friendliness, while the photos and value-for-money ranking add to its appeal.

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

8.6
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, Northwood Gardens is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Northwood Gardens 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

  • Less expensive
  • Images Available
  • Laundry available on site

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

1 Bedroom1 bed1 bath651 sqft$1,427–$1,750 /mo5 units available
2 Bedroom2 bed1 bath761 sqft$2,265–$2,350 /mo2 units available

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Amenities for Northwood Gardens

Apartment Amenities

All Utilities IncludedUtilities Included

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Onsite Laundry

Services

On-Site Maintenance

Other

Online Payments Available
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

Cat Fee

One-time. 2 cats max. Refund Policy: Non-refundable.

$150

Cat Rent

Monthly. Refund Policy: Non-refundable.

$25

Dog

Dog Fee

One-time. 2 dogs max. Refund Policy: Non-refundable.

$150

Dog Rent

Monthly. Refund Policy: Non-refundable.

$45

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Building details

Property details

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About Northwood Gardens

HomeApartments in WashingtonFort Totten - Riggs Park Northwood Gardens

Convenient location, nice features, and so much more. Living at Northwood Gardens Apartments is where you will want to be. High speed internet, limited onsite parking, beautiful hardwood floors and the laundry facility. The Fort Totten Metro Station is just a short walk from the community.


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.
8.6
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, Northwood Gardens is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Northwood Gardens 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 Northwood Gardens
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.
Northwood Gardens 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·9A 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.
Northwood Gardens goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including pets allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Northwood Gardens receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Northwood Gardens 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 Northwood Gardens 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.

Northwood Gardens is great for:

Pet owners

  • 1 pet grooming service nearby
  • 3 pet supply stores near the property

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 Northwood Gardens compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit

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Rent trends in Fort Totten - Riggs Park

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 5% lower than 1-bedrooms in Fort Totten - Riggs Park.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Northwood Gardens to be 2% more than the average for similarly sized apartments in Fort Totten - Riggs Park.

Median rents as of Jul 11 2026.
Fort Totten - Riggs Park
Washington
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Washington
MonthMedian Rent
July 2024$2,340
August 2024$2,376
September 2024$2,365
October 2024$2,309
November 2024$2,307
December 2024$2,316
January 2025$2,297
February 2025$2,298
March 2025$2,301
April 2025$2,293
May 2025$2,294
June 2025$2,301
July 2025$2,313
August 2025$2,292
September 2025$2,260
October 2025$2,204
November 2025$2,174
December 2025$2,140
January 2026$2,198
February 2026$2,212
March 2026$2,254
April 2026$2,307
May 2026$2,298
June 2026$2,298
July 2026$2,285
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Fort Totten - Riggs Park
MonthMedian Rent
July 2024$1,737
August 2024$1,789
September 2024$1,800
October 2024$1,800
November 2024$1,737
December 2024$1,723
January 2025$1,640
February 2025$1,628
March 2025$1,637
August 2025$1,618
September 2025$1,599
October 2025$1,593
November 2025$1,523
December 2025$1,476
January 2026$1,554
February 2026$1,530
March 2026$1,498
April 2026$1,496
May 2026$1,493
June 2026$1,496
July 2026$1,499

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Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $57,080 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,427.
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Schools near Northwood Gardens

Barnard Elementary School

430 decatur st nw

washington, DC, 20011

PK, K-5Public
B+

LaSalle-Backus Elementary School

501 riggs rd ne

washington, DC, 20011

PK, K-5Public
B+

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

Bell Teen Parent Child Development Center

3101 16th st nw

washington, DC, 20010

PKPublic
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Getting around Washington near 4900 Fort Totten Dr Ne Apt 20

Walking

8/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

5/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.

Cycling

6/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

7/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.

Points of interest for 4900 Fort Totten Dr Ne Apt 20, Washington

Groceries

7/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

6/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

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

High schools

8/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Parks

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

Nightlife

3/10
Some bars within walking distance

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