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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Large bedrooms
  • Large living area
  • Utilities included
  • Gorgeous wood floors
  • Wood floors
  • Pet friendly

Location

6808 Red Top Rd, Takoma Park, MD 20912, USA|Chillum
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Management

Blue Jay Property Management (P-C)

Leasing office

(240) 363-0376

Property Overview

Red Top Flats receives a strong Zumper Expert Rating of 8.8, underscoring its appeal as an excellent rental option with competitive pricing and a rating of 10 for value. The property features large bedrooms and living areas, utilities included, and gorgeous wood floors, all within a prime location that boasts a 9 out of 10 rating for amenities and accessibility. Additionally, its pet-friendly status is highlighted by nearby pet services, making it an attractive choice for renters seeking convenience and comfort.

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

8.8
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, Red Top Flats is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Red Top Flats 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

One Bedroom1 bed1 bath600 sqft$1,250–$1,325 /mo3 units availableRED TOP APARTMENTS, LLC 6808-6816 Red Top Road, Takoma Park MD, 20912 202-450-3938| www ernstequities com _________________________________________________________________________________ Welcome to Red Top Apartments! One Bedroom- Gorgeous Wood Floors- Unique Floorplans Apartment Features: Gas Cooking Frost-free Refrigerator Gorgeous Wood Floors Large Bedrooms Windows throughout including kitchen and bath Large living room space-great for reading or entertaining Ample closet space Community Features: Pet Friendly (additional fee applicable) Close to Public Transportation Application Process: Credit check/background check is required, and the cost is $75 per applicant 18 years and older. Security Deposit: Up to two months’ rent

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Amenities for Red Top Flats

Apartment Amenities

Utilities Included

Appliances

Gas RangeRange

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Onsite Laundry

Services

Emergency Maintenance
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Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
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Building details

Property details

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About Red Top Flats

HomeApartments in Chillum Red Top Flats

RED TOP APARTMENTS, LLC 6808-6816 Red Top Road, Takoma Park MD, 20912 202-291-0578| www ernstequities com _________________________________________________________________________________ Welcome to Red Top Apartments! One Bedroom and Studio Apartments- Gorgeous Wood Floors- Unique Floorplans Apartment Features: Utilities included for an additional $100.00 a month Gas Cooking Frost-free Refrigerator Gorgeous Wood Floors Large Living Area great for reading or entertaining Windows throughout including kitchen and bath Ample closet space Community Features: Pet Friendly (additional fee applicable) Close to Public Transportation Neighborhood: Right in the heart of Gateway Arts District. Only 1.1 Miles Away from Green/Yellow and Orange line metro! Walk Score of 85 to shopping, entertainment, and dining. Close to Bust Boy and Poets, Vigilante Coffee, Pizzeria Paradiso, Shortcake Bakery just to name a few. Grocers at Safeway, ALDI’s and Yes Organic Market! Discover 5 parks within 5.7 miles, including Bladensburg Waterfront Park, Mount Rainier Nature Center, and Dueling Creek Natural Area. Application Process: Credit check/background check is required, and the cost is $75 per applicant 18 years and older. Security Deposit: Up to two months’ rent pending review


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.
8.8
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, Red Top Flats is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Red Top Flats 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 Red Top Flats
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.
Red Top Flats 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.
Red Top Flats 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, Red Top Flats 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.
Red Top Flats 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·7A 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 it may not have as many distinctive features as similar properties in the surrounding area, renters can trust Red Top Flats to provide reasonable accomodations and accurate details about its community.
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.

Red Top Flats is great for:

Pet owners

  • 1 pet grooming service nearby
  • 2 pet hospitals in the area
  • 1 pet supply store 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 Red Top Flats 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
Pet friendly
This property allows pets

Considerations

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

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Rent trends in Chillum

1-bedroom apartments at Red Top Flats cost about 18% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Chillum.

Median rents as of Mar 14 2026.
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A table of studio rental data trends in Chillum
MonthMedian Rent
March 2024$1,510
April 2024$1,272
May 2024$1,566
June 2024$1,735
July 2024$1,707
August 2024$1,604
September 2024$1,581
October 2024$1,605
November 2024$1,617
December 2024$1,487
January 2025$1,502
February 2025$1,611
March 2025$1,619
April 2025$1,697
May 2025$1,649
June 2025$1,627
July 2025$1,586
August 2025$1,626
September 2025$1,570
October 2025$1,454
November 2025$1,388
December 2025$1,533
January 2026$1,549
February 2026$1,476
March 2026$1,487
A table of studio rental data trends in Chillum
MonthMedian Rent
April 2024$1,272
May 2024$1,566
June 2024$1,735
July 2024$1,707
August 2024$1,604
September 2024$1,581
October 2024$1,605
November 2024$1,617
December 2024$1,487
January 2025$1,502
February 2025$1,611
March 2025$1,619
April 2025$1,697
May 2025$1,649
June 2025$1,627
July 2025$1,586
August 2025$1,626
September 2025$1,570
October 2025$1,454
November 2025$1,388
December 2025$1,533
January 2026$1,549
February 2026$1,476
March 2026$1,487

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Schools near Red Top Flats

Carole Highlands Elementary School

1610 hannon st

takoma park, MD, 20912

PK, K-6Public
C-

Military Road Early Learning Center

1375 missouri ave nw

washington, DC, 20011

PKPublic

Dorothy I. Height Elementary School

4300 13th st nw

washington, DC, 20011

PK, K-5Public
B+

Bell Teen Parent Child Development Center

3101 16th st nw

washington, DC, 20010

PKPublic

Frances Fuchs Early Childhood Center

11011 cherry hill rd

beltsville, MD, 20705

PKPublic
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Getting around Takoma Park near 6808 Red Top Rd

Walking

7/10
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.

Transit

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

Points of interest for 6808 Red Top Rd, Takoma Park

Groceries

9/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

6/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

6/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

7/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk

High schools

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

Parks

10/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk

Nightlife

4/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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