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In DC: The Apollo
It’s rare that a rental building is as meticulously designed as this, so it’s hard to know where to look first. Maybe at the glimmering, emerald-green-tiled elevator bank? The Deco-inspired mosaic floor? Or the golden, lightsaber-esque chandelier? The 431 apartments in the heart of the H Street corridor aren’t cheap—they range from $2,000 studios to $6,000 three-bedrooms—but you might never have to leave. On the roof, you’ll find a two-level, resort-like pool deck. The District’s newest Whole Foods and a Wydown coffee shop are on the ground floor. 600 H St., NE; 844-354-1095.
Outside DC: Central Place
This modern, 31-story glass tower next to the Rosslyn Metro is one of Washington’s tallest residential buildings. Its amenities are also noteworthy—a pool, a fitness center, a 24-hour concierge, even poker tables and a video-gaming room. Most impressive is the view—a roof-deck panorama of the Potomac River and the Mall. Some of the 377 apartments have river views, too—one reason rents reach $15,000 a month. 1800 N. Lynn St., Arlington; 703-454-8034.
Marisa M. Kashino joined Washingtonian in 2009 and was a senior editor until 2022.
