When it came to amenities, apartment dwellers used to get stuck with just the basics: a swimming pool, a small clubhouse and maybe a treadmill or two.

But today's renters are enjoying an array of unusual and high-end extras, from dog parks to massage services to personal trainers. Here are a few communities in Washington DC that have special amenities worth mentioning.

Flats at Atlas
This community has taken amenities to a new level! There is a basketball half court that doubles as an exercise and yoga room, a spectacular lobby lounge with dual-sided fireplace and a simulator game room including golf, baseball, soccer, football and hockey. There's even a Zen meditation courtyard and an expansive patio with grills, a fire pit and a speaker system.

 


City Market at O
This amazing community has perks like an HD movie theater, electric car charging stations and an 80 foot, rooftop, infinity pool. For residents with dogs, there are two rooftop dog runs (one with a fire hydrant!) and an onsite grooming station to keep Fido smelling fresh.


 

70 Capitol Yards
From rooftop pool to a casual pub-style clubhouse, 70 Capitol Yards boasts some of the finest amenities anywhere in DC. Residents enjoy 24 hour concierge service, a movie theater with stadium seating, bicycle storage and a sports pub with plasma TVs, billiards, shuffleboard, foosball, darts, poker tables and gaming consoles.


 

Metropolitan Pentagon City
This community features a pool with sundeck, sauna and whirlpool. There is also a large screen media room with surround sound, a furnished guest suite and controlled access, underground garage parking. Metropolitan Pentagon City features a full sports center facility with cardio equipment, massage services , aerobics classes and personal trainers.



800 Carlyle 
This apartment complex feels more like a luxury hotel than a apartment community. After passing through the distinguished entry lobby, residents can enter "The Zone" that is furnished with video gaming consoles, PC and Mac workstations, an Internet Cafe and coffee bar and intimate seating with HDTVs. In addition, the community offers 24 hour concierge services, a full fitness center, a club lounge, resort style pool and landscaped courtyard.  As if this isn't enough, the community also has complimentary coffee and morning newspaper.




Trilogy NoMa
Despite that fact that this community is only 1/4 mile to the Metro, Trilogy NoMa still offers complimentary, resident only, Metro shuttle service. There is a spacious gathering room with a cozy fireplace, a media lounge and state-of-the-art theater room. In addition, there is a mulitmedia lounge with billiards, shuffle board and gaming consoles. The community boasts 2 swimming pools, 2 fitness centers and a fabulous pavilion with a grilling area and an indoor/outdoor TV. There's even a demonstration kitchen for resident activities.

 


Jefferson at Inigo's Crossing
This apartment community has an exquisite lobby and common areas, a swimming pool with Jacuzzi, a private movie theater and coffee bar. In addition, there is extra storage available for residents. Perhaps the most interesting amenity at this community is the large sports pub with billiards, shuffleboard and darts. With amenities like these, residents don't even need to leave home to meet for an afternoon cocktail.