Georgetown University Capitol Campus (GUC) Off-Campus Housings

About Georgetown University Capitol Campus

Georgetown University Capitol Campus is located in Washington, D.C. The university is reported to have 19,000 students, with students coming from over 135 different countries.

Let us answer your curiosity related to securing Georgetown University Capitol Campus dorms:

1. Does Georgetown University Capitol Campus provide on-campus student rooms? Yes.

2. What is the best month to secure a Georgetown University Capitol Campus dorm? March-April (for the fall semester) and July-August (for the spring semester).

3. What is Georgetown University's Capitol Campus dorm’s allotment priority based on? Based on standard practices, the university’s allotment is most likely based on class year (for graduates), program enrollment (some programs may have priority over others), previous residency (less likely to have repeated bookings), and application date. 

4. Can a student make an advanced Georgetown University Capitol Campus housing booking without a university offer letter? No. 

5. Georgetown University Capitol Campus housing has an average rent of US$5,557–$9,361/semester. Which generally includes electricity, water, gas, Wi-Fi, maintenance, security, and shared building amenities.

6. Expect additional costs other than Georgetown University Capitol Campus housing on-campus rent for services such as:

• Meals plans (if not available, call 211 to find Food banks nearby for free or low-priced groceries.)

• Refundable damage deposit.

• Bicycle parking / discounted Bus pass to campus.

• Laundry services.

Georgetown University Capitol Campus Georgetown University Capitol Campus Off-Campus Student Housing Options

There are two types of Georgetown University Capitol Campus off-campus housing options available, which are a bit expensive as compared to university dorms but offer additional benefits such as flexible contract length, flexible move-in dates, independent social life, and modern amenities:

1. Type 1: Purpose-built off-campus student housing: Avg. prices US$450/month

• Maintained and handled by some private leading student housing providers.

• Only students can apply for off-campus housing.

• Early-bird (Advance) student room booking without a university offer letter is applicable in many housings with a few T&Cs applied; read carefully before booking.

• Generally, flexible tenancy has 3, 6, and 12-month-based bookings.

• Popular off-campus Georgetown University Capitol Campus housing include Shaw - 1727, Bloomingdale, and Mount Vernon Square - 304 M.  

2. Type 2: Private student houses/apartments: Avg. prices US$550/month

• Maintained and handled by individual landlords.

• Students with their families can book a room. Number of occupants T&C applied.

• Advance student room booking without a university offer letter is applicable in many housings with a few T&Cs applied; read carefully before booking.

• Generally, flexible tenancy has weekly, monthly, and semester-based bookings.

• Recommended private student housing near Georgetown University Capitol Campus include Master Room & Ensuite Bath - Logan Circle, Bright bedroom at the heart of George Washington University, and Varsity on K. 

However, we suggest checking cancellation and refund policies before booking a room OR speaking with our multilingual student housing experts.

Popular Student Areas to Live Near Georgetown University Capitol Campus 

1. Foggy Bottom has an average rent of $800–$1,200/week, i.e., $3,400–$5,200/month; distances from campus are as follows:

• Cycling: 15-20 minutes 

• Bus: 10-15 minutes 

• Taxi: 5-10 minutes 

• Walking: 30-40 minutes 

Recommended Georgetown University Capitol Campus accommodation options include Andover House, 1301 Thomas Circle, and NoSHA Common.

2. Dupont Circle has an average rent of $1,000–$1,500/week, i.e., $4,300–$6,500/month; distances from campus are as follows:

• Cycling: 25-30 minutes 

• Bus: 20-25 minutes 

• Taxi: 210-15 minutes 

• Walking: 1-1.25 hours 

Recommended Georgetown University Capitol Campus accommodation options include Master Room & Ensuite Bath - near Dupont Circle.

3. East End (Eastern Market/Barracks Row) has an average rent of $700–$1,000/week, i.e., $3,000–$4,300/month; distances from campus are as follows:

• Cycling:  30-35 minutes 

• Bus: 25-30 minutes 

• Taxi: 10-15 minutes 

• Walking: 1-1.25 hours 

Recommended Georgetown University Capitol Campus accommodation options include Beautiful Stylish Apt. w/ Terrace, Well Lit Designed Apt. near Capitol Hill, and Capitol Hill - 1845.

Benefits of Booking Georgetown University Capitol Campus Off-Campus Student Housings Over On-campus Dorms 

1. Early bird offer (off-campus student rooms generally offer discounts or early booking offers.)

2. More number of student room types to choose from, unlike university dorms.

3. No offer, no visa, no problem! Easy cancellation process. T&C applied.

4. Avoid expensive last-minute off-campus student room bookings.

5. Stay with your friend or partner despite being enrolled in different universities in the city.

6. More privacy because on-campus accommodations usually have shared facilities and common areas.

7. Off-campus and private lets generally have modern facilities like gyms, cinemas, and games rooms.