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Highlights

  • Rent Special
  • Dishwasher
  • Conveniently located
  • Ceiling fans
  • Oversized closets
  • Hardwood flooring
  • Gated entry

Location

1217 Valley Ave Se #Se, Washington, DC 20032, USA|Congress Heights
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Management

Enterprise Residential LLC

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Leasing office

(201) 425-2886

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Thursday 9:00 am–5:00 pm ET

Property Overview

Wheeler Terrace offers a highly rated living experience with strong marks for price, amenities, location, quality, and trustworthiness, alongside practical features like a dishwasher, ceiling fans, oversized closets, hardwood flooring, and gated entry. It also stands out for convenience and value, with 17 photos, top-tier value-for-money and value-per-square-foot rankings, and access to nearby schools and grocery options.

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

Zumper Expert Rating

9.9
Excellent
With an impressive overall rating of 9.9 out of 10, Wheeler Terrace is one of the top properties in Congress Heights. It stands out for Price, Amenities, and Location, so residents can expect their monthly rent payments to give them elevated features, an exceptional standard of living, and a phenomenal experience.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive
  • More space
  • Middle school nearby

Floor plans

One Bedroom1 bed1 bath730 sqft$1,375 /mo
Two Bedroom2 bed2 bath950 sqft$1,600 /mo4 units available
Three Bedroom3 bed2 bath1,183 sqft$1,818 /mo

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Amenities for Wheeler Terrace

Apartment Amenities

Air ConditioningCeiling Fan
Central HeatHardwood Floor
Walk-in ClosetWindow Treatments

Appliances

DishwasherElectric Range

Building

Central Heating and A/CCommunity Center
Onsite Laundry

Grounds

Outdoor SpacePlayground

Services

On-Site MaintenanceOn-Site Management
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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Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Not allowed

No pets allowed.

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Building details

Property details

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About Wheeler Terrace

HomeApartments in WashingtonCongress Heights Wheeler Terrace

Welcome to affordable living at Wheeler Terrace. Our community is conveniently located near shopping, dining and public transportation and offers stylish and modern 1-, 2-, and 3-bedrooms apartment homes. Amenities included ceiling fans, dishwasher, hardwood flooring, central heating and air, as well as oversized closets. Wheeler Terrace offers residents the added security of 24-hour camera monitoring and a gated entry. Our community is located in a bike-friendly area while nearby parks offer a welcome respite from the hustle and bustle of city. You'll find streets lined with sidewalks that are well-lit at night. Our friendly and professional on-site associates are available to assist with needs or concerns, and our 24-hour emergency maintenance team ensures you have someone to call when you need them most. In addition, we offer robust resident services designed to help you grow and thrive by connecting you with opportunities and resources.


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.
9.9
/10
Excellent
With an impressive overall rating of 9.9 out of 10, Wheeler Terrace is one of the top properties in Congress Heights. It stands out for Price, Amenities, and Location, so residents can expect their monthly rent payments to give them elevated features, an exceptional standard of living, and a phenomenal experience.
How we rated Wheeler Terrace
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.
Wheeler Terrace 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·10A 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.
Wheeler Terrace stands out as a premier property with an impressive array of amenities and an excellent standard of living. Residents here have access to many of the most popular and desired perks, making this one of the top choices for renters seeking unparalleled comfort and convenience.
Location·10A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Wheeler Terrace offers residents unparalleled convenience to popular points of interest, transportation, schools, and more, which provide an elevated quality of life. Communication with management is usually quick and easy, allowing for a more expedited application and renting process, saving you time and money.
Quality·10A 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.
Wheeler Terrace has notable characteristics that give it an edge. It is a verified property that stands out from others nearby as an exceptional choice for renters looking for a specific lifestyle. Offering a combination of prestige, modernity, and tailored living experiences, residents can expect nothing short of excellence at Wheeler Terrace.
Trustworthiness·9A 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.
Wheeler Terrace has gone above and beyond to craft a useful, detailed description, demonstrating transparency and trustworthiness, and giving renters a clear picture of what to expect from the property and its management, so they can make an informed decision about whether the rental meets their needs.

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 Wheeler Terrace compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 3-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
More space
The 2-bedroom is 220 sqft larger than other listings nearby
More space
The 1-bedroom is 89 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.3 mile away
Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen
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
Outdoor space
Easy access to the outdoors
Walk-in closet
More closet space on average

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.3 mile away

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Rent trends in Congress Heights

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 3% higher than 1-bedrooms in Congress Heights.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Wheeler Terrace to be 3% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Congress Heights.

3-bedroom apartments at Wheeler Terrace cost about 12% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Congress Heights.

Median rents as of Jul 25 2026.
Congress Heights
Washington
A table of studio rental data trends in Washington
MonthMedian Rent
August 2024$1,959
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$1,826
May 2026$1,798
June 2026$1,804
July 2026$1,815
A table of studio rental data trends in Congress Heights
MonthMedian Rent
August 2024$1,067
September 2024$1,067
October 2024$1,067
November 2024$1,079
December 2024$1,087
January 2025$1,087
February 2025$1,087
March 2025$1,108
April 2025$1,087
May 2025$988
June 2025$923
July 2025$895
August 2025$1,013
September 2025$1,055
October 2025$1,111
November 2025$1,242
January 2026$1,350
February 2026$1,350
March 2026$1,185
April 2026$1,185
May 2026$1,177
June 2026$1,149
July 2026$1,133

Affordability calculator

Can I afford to live at 1217 Valley Ave Se #Se?

Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$55,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $55,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,375.
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Schools near Wheeler Terrace

Simon Elementary School

401 mississippi ave se

washington, DC, 20032

PK, K-5Public
C

Excel Academy

2501 martin luther king jr ave se

washington, DC, 20020

PK, K-8Public
C

River Terrace Education Campus

405 anacostia ave ne

washington, DC, 20019

3-12Public

School-Within-School @ Goding

810 26th st ne

washington, DC, 20002

PK, K-5Public
A-

Thaddeus Stevens Early Learning Center

1050 21st st nw

washington, DC, 20036

PKPublic
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Getting around Washington near 1217 Valley Ave Se #Se

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

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

Points of interest for 1217 Valley Ave Se #Se, Washington

Groceries

6/10
At least one supermarket within a 20-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

2/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

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

2/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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