Rental of the Day

Tues. Afternoon Rental Option – Mt. Pleasant

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at Mt Pleasant St NW:


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The Craigslist ad says:

“Like living in a community?if so we have a large 1000sf.ft. newly renovated in- law apt in a private home on a tree lined street in Mount Pleaant, NW. Available immediately.
2BR, large eat-in kitchen with new appliances, washer/dryer, shared patio, walk to Rock Creek Park, National Zoo, Columbia Heights, Adams Morgan, and Dupont, Short walk to Metro, and Tivoli, Restaurants, great farmers market outside on Saturday mornings, one block to Mt Pleasant festival. $1,750 plus electric”

$1,750 plus electric sound right for this 2 bed?

Mon. Afternoon Rental Option – Mt. Vernon Square

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at Rear 418 M St NW:


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The Craigslist ad says:

“Mt Vernon Square/Downtown/Shaw
Very nice studio apartment with an open floor plan. Like new kitchen, appliances, tile shower, sink and vanity, hardwood floors, exposed brick walls, two skylights, northern and southern exposures, lots of light, central AC, large California type closet, hot water baseboard heat, gas stove.

Private entrance.

Included in the rent is natural gas (stove and heat), electricity, water, sewer, trash, internet and cable TV.

Coin operated washer and dryer are available.

This apartment is located on the second floor of a historic alley house, in the Mt. Vernon Square Historic District.

Mt Vernon Square Metro is only two blocks (Yellow and Green Lines).”

$1450 sound right?

Thurs. Afternoon Rental Option – Mt. Pleasant

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 17th and Park Rd, NW:


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The Craigslist ad says:

Hardwood floors throughout. Full dining room, living room and updated kitchen w/tile floors, dishwasher, disposal, breakfast nook, more. Bath includes claw-foot tub and huge skylights. Sizable unfinished basement with full laundry as well as attic storage space.
– Lovely English Garden-style fenced in backyard.
– Includes 1 car off-street parking.
– 4 blocks from Columbia Heights Metro (Target, BB&Beyond, Five Guys and more) plus easy access to Zoo, Cleveland Park, Rock Creek Park and 16th St.
– Go here for pictures: http://mtpleasanthouse.webs.com/

$3300 sound right for this 3 bed?

Wed. Afternoon Rental Option – Capitol Hill

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 813 Maryland Ave, NE:


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The Craigslist ad says:

“All utilities included, Beautiful one bedroom/ one bath remodelled english basement apt with hardwood floors, beautiful kitchen and bath in a remodelled historic beautiful brick building. The apt has a nice size bedroom, storage space, hardwood floors, nice closet space, central AC/ heat and 2 different entrances (privacy) full size washer and dryer, high ceilings, fireplace. Excellent location- close to downtown and the hill. Walking distance to Union Station metro and train, one block from grocery stores, coffee shop, 711, restaurants, salons, coffee shops, park, farmers market, church, etc. Apt is in a remodelled beautiful historic building. Apt space entails, the whole first floor of the building- lots of privacy and private entrance. Plenty of street parking. Great deal ! all utilities included and good size apt. about 975 + Pet friendly building. Available December 18”

$1259 sound right for this 1 bed?

Tues. Afternoon Rental Option – Capitol Hill/Hill East

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 1323 K Street SE:


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The Craigslist ad says:

“1323 K St. SE, #103 — Sunny, luxurious first floor one bedroom unit in the Potomac Square Condominium located just two blocks from Potomac METRO, Harris Teeter grocery/cafe, and convenient to Eastern Market. Sleek stainless steel kitchen with dishwasher & built-in microwave, CAC, oak floors, washer/dryer, and built-in MP3 sound-system. Available immediately. $1,500 + utilities (water/sewer included in the rent). NO PETS and NO SMOKING, please.”

$1500 sound right for this 1 bed?

Mon. Afternoon Rental Option – Friendship Heights

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 5500 Friendship Blvd:


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The Craigslist ad says:

Available for immediate occupancy. I have a 560 sq foot studio in the Willoughby luxury condominium. The Willoughby offers a roof top pool (summers), gym, spa and 24 hour doorman security. There is also a dry cleaners and a convenience store in the building.

The rent includes PARKING and utilities.

You have at your disposal all the urban living found in the Friendship Heights shopping mall area, since its just 5 minutes away by foot. Whole Foods, Friendship Heights metro, restaurants, shops, movies and more.

This studio is going for $1500.

Fri. Afternoon Rental Option – Shaw/U Street

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 1824 10th St NW at Westminster:


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The Craigslist ad says:

“Unique find . . . picture three rooms stacked on top of each other.

The tiled 1st floor holds the kitchen, renovated half bath, a large cedar-lined closet, and storage area perfect for bikes, etc. The 2nd floor is an open room with hardwood floors, bay windows, a working fireplace, and a small balcony. The bedroom is on the 3rd floor with a closet, shelves, full bath, hardwood floors, and a great view through sunlit bay windows.

You also get a bricked garden area with flowers, rose bushes, perennials, etc.

There is a lot of morning sun throughout the house; a skylight in the 3rd floor bathroom, which also has a full size tub and a washer and dryer. The kitchen has a dishwasher and there are ceiling fans on every floor.

There is ample street parking and the U Street Metro is just one block away. The house is located between trendy Logan Circle and the famous U street/14th street corridor. You will be within walking distance of a Whole Foods, a Giant and dozens of boutique shops, clubs and bars.

The house is perfect for a single or a couple and is available now or January 1st.

Sorry, no pets allowed.”

This “Unique/Petite Rowhouse” is going for $2150.

Wed. Afternoon Rental Option – Columbia Heights (reader request)

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 11th Street NW at Otis Place:


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The Craigslist ad says:

“Beautiful 3BR, 1.5BA, Victorian rowhouse two blocks from metro, Meridian Pint, Red Rocks and other restaurants on 11th St NW. Four blocks from Giant and DC USA shopping. Off-street parking for one car (or partially furnished patio with grill, your choice); bright open kitchen, formal dining room, spacious living room, powder room and original tile vestibule on main level; two huge bedrooms, one small bedroom and full bath upstairs. Central air/heat throughout, laundry room with washer/dryer, heart of pine floors, wood blinds, original pocket doors, granite counters, stainless appliances and ceiling fans. Must see to appreciate. $50 application, security deposit equal to one month’s rent. No pets or smoking please.”

$3400 sound right for this 3 bed/1.5 bath?

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