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Balsa

1313 L St NW 20005Washington, DC

Pricing verified Oct 27, 2026

Starting from

$1,923–$4,812/mo

27 units available
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About Balsa in Washington

Balsa is a pet-friendly rental building at 1313 L Street NW in downtown DC, steps from dining, shopping, and transit. Homes have smart home technology, custom closets, tuxedo cabinetry with designer finishes in select homes, and an energy-efficient appliance package. The rooftop terrace has the Aqua Lounge, and residents also have a 24-hour fitness center with space for cardio, strength, and group classes. The building has work-from-home pods, private lounges with a dual-sided fireplace and a wet bar, landscaped courtyards, resident concierge, and 24/7 package lockers with cold storage.

Balsa is a rental building at 1313 L St NW in Downtown, Washington, DC.

27 apartments are listed right now: 3 studios at $1,923–$2,367 a month, 15 one-bedrooms at $2,710–$3,876 a month, and 9 two-bedrooms at $4,317–$4,812 a month. Asking rents across the building run $1,923 to $4,812 per month. Pricing was last verified on October 27, 2026.

Residents have access to private lounge with wet bar, private lounge with dual-sided fireplace, work from home pods, 24/7 package locker with cold storage, executive homes with enhanced finishes, rooftop terrace with aqua lounge, hearth & lounge, sleek tuxedo cabinetry with designer finishes, and 10 more amenities.

Floor plans at Balsa

LayoutSizeRent
Studio3 available391–401 sq ft$1,923–$2,367
1 Bedroom15 available535–856 sq ft$2,710–$3,876
2 Bedroom9 available842–937 sq ft$4,317–$4,812

Available units at Balsa(27)

Sorted by rent, lowest first

Balsa Amenities

  • Private Lounge with Wet Bar

  • Private Lounge with Dual-Sided Fireplace

  • Work from Home Pods

  • 24/7 Package Locker with Cold Storage

  • Executive Homes with Enhanced Finishes

  • Rooftop Terrace with Aqua Lounge

  • Hearth & Lounge

  • Sleek Tuxedo Cabinetry with Designer Finishes

  • 24-hour fitness center

  • Custom Wood Framed Closets

  • EV charging stations

  • Craft Coffee Bar with Local Favorites

  • Co-working booths

  • Controlled access covered parking

  • Energy-Efficient Appliance Package

  • Exterior Courtyards with Plush Landscaping

  • Resident concierge

  • Smart Home & Building Technology

Frequently asked questions about Balsa

How much does it cost to rent at Balsa?

Listed rents at Balsa currently start at $1,923 per month and go up to $4,812. By layout: 3 studios from $1,923, 15 one-bedrooms from $2,710, 9 two-bedrooms from $4,317.

What floor plans are available at Balsa?

Balsa currently lists 3 studios (391 sq ft–401 sq ft), 15 one-bedrooms (535 sq ft–856 sq ft), and 9 two-bedrooms (842 sq ft–937 sq ft).

Is Balsa pet friendly?

We welcome all your furry friends at Balsa.

Does Balsa have parking?

Controlled Access Covered Parking

How do I schedule a tour at Balsa?

Request a tour on Staycio at staycio.com/buildings/balsa: pick a preferred date and time, and you'll get an email confirming the request.

Where is Balsa located?

Balsa is at 1313 L St NW, Washington, DC, in the Downtown neighborhood.

From

$1,923/mo