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American University / Northwest DC

Housing, moving sales, and community for visiting scholars, J-1 exchange visitors, fellows, and student interns around American University in upper Northwest DC. Independent community resource — not affiliated with or endorsed by American University.

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TenleytownSpring ValleyFriendship HeightsCleveland ParkGlover ParkCathedral HeightsBethesda

Getting around

Tenleytown–AU (Red Line) serves the campus with an AU shuttle from the station; Friendship Heights is one stop away. The area is walkable and bike-friendly, and most visitors live car-free.

Who it’s for

American University visiting scholars, J-1 exchange visitors, fellows, and student interns

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American University ISSS — J-1 scholars & student interns (official) ↗AU's official International Student & Scholar Services page for J-1 visiting scholars and student interns. Visitors generally arrange their own housing — this is an independent community resource to help with that.

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Sitting room/workroom furnished
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Furnished 2-room suite + PRIVATE bath — Clarendon/Ashton Heights, Arlington

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$1,500 / month
📍 Ashton Heights/ Clarendon, Arlington VA
  • Furnished
  • From 2026-08-10
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Brazilian Dance Event
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Brazilian Dance Event

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📍 La Cosecha 1280 4th St NE, Washington, DC 20002
  • Sun, Jul 19, 1:30 PM
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American University visiting scholar housing across upper Northwest DC

Independent housing guidance for visiting scholars and fellows at American University — Red Line and bus options across upper Northwest DC and into the Maryland border, and where short-term rooms turn up.

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