This rental is located at 1445 Ogden Street NW:


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The Craigslist ad says:

“The closet is soooo big…you will use it as a bedroom!! Ready for move in 9/1/11.

Tivoli Gardens Apartments- Sorry NO PETS!

Professionally managed by Borger Management featuring — loads of natural sunlight, beautifully manicured landscaping , crispy hardwood flooring, on site laundry facility, walking distance to Columbia Heights metro, a few blocks from major grocery stores, Target, Marshalls, Best Buy, Chipotle, Panda Express, Starbucks, Adams Morgan, Downtown DC and Wisconsin Ave. (who needs a car with a location like this?)

We are located inside the heart of the City!

Extremely low move fee $350 (no security deposit) application $45

Walk into this completely renovated home and you will never want to leave. Units have brand new hardwood flooring while others have perfectly refinished hardwoods. The kitchen has been completely re-done with granite counter tops, tile flooring, built in microwaves and a breakfast bar. If closet space is what you need. . .this home is for you. Rather it’s a studio, one bedroom or two bedrooms. . .we have you covered with plenty of closet space.

We offer all utilities paid Except electric, free window treatments, A/C, cable ready, ceiling fans, on duty security, 24 hour emergency maintenance, on site management office, front desk service”

$1066 sound right for a studio here?


This rental is located at 481 Ridge St NW:


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The Craigslist ad says:

“Beautiful and remodeled semi-detached 2 bedroom/2 bath home.

Great location in revitalized Shaw/Mt. Vernon neighborhood. Located at 481 Ridge St NW 1 block from the intersection of 6th and M St NW, enjoy wonderful access to Logan Circle, Gallery Place/Chinatown and U street.

The home has been completely renovated with nothing but top of the line items and lots of attention to detail.

Bamboo hardwood floors throughout the main level. Beautiful and open Living Room that offers great space and flexibility for separate dining area.

The kitchen is incredible — all Viking Appliances, with cherry cabinets and stunning countertops. Fabulous space and it opens directly to the Living Room. If you love to cook, this is the place for you.

Spacious private courtyard out back just off the kitchen.

Upstairs you will find two very spacious bedrooms, much larger than your standard DC condo bedrooms.

The Master bedroom has wall to wall windows that overlook the courtyard out back. They also have two sharp skylights.

The full bath on the upstairs level (also a full bath on the main level) has brand new shower, brilliant tile finish and classic DC tub you rarely find.

Both bedrooms have walk-in closets.

Brand new HVAC System, last month’s utility bill under $80! Brand new and super efficient Asko washer/dryer combo.

This is a must see available September 15th.”

$2800 sound right for this 2 bed/2 bath?



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“Dear PoP,

OK – I have actually had prospective tenants offer to pay more rent then I was asking, but I never thought of just holding an auction!”

The Craigslist ad said:

“Bid on this 2 bedroom 1 bath townhome conviently located near 2 subway stations with off street parking, large back yard.

Just come by apply & right your highest bid on the application. The highest bid with approved credit wins. Simple!

All bids do not include utilities or the deposit. The application fee is a non refundable $35 per applicant.
* Additional $1.99 fee. To ensure your applicant’s identity and consent to release information about their credit profile the tenant is required to pay a minimal processing fee.”

Do you think bidding is a good idea for setting rent?

The 2 bed/1bath house is located at 747 Morton St NW:


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This rental is located at Columbia Road at Wyoming Ave, NW:


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The Craigslist ad says:

“Availble Now: Large Studio with Balcony

Features Include:

-Over 464 Square Feet
-Full Kitchen
-Full Bathroom
-Fancy Appliances
-Plush Carpet
-Large Walk-In closets
-Fantastic Window Views of the City
-Wired for High Speed Internet and Cable

Amenities:
Free Utilities
Control Access of Building
On-site Laundry Facility
Covered Parking
Short term leasing terms
Swimming Pool/Pool Deck
Metro Accessibility
Minutes away from grocery stores, shopping, banks, fine dining and bars”

$1585 sound right for this studio with a balcony?


This rental is located at 1844 Park Road, NW:


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The Craigslist ad says:

“There is an OPEN HOUSE tomorrow Monday 25 July at 6PM sharp…arrive on time if you are interested!
YOU HAVE TO GO TO THE BACK TO ENTER…
the entrance is from the new alley behind Park Road…the numbers are visible 1844 PARK Road ( you can do it, keep your eyes alert)

Great separate space in shared house, you have your own entrance
new wahser and dryer, new microwave/convection oven, new fridge new cooktop, cabinets- tons of storage
hard wood floors, large closet in bedroom, and small bathroom with shower
NO COUPLES, NO DRUGS, NO PETS, NO SMOKING…(that’s non-negotiable)

So, you should check it out..great house, great deck for BBQs and nice garden in the best part of DC
near red and green lines, shopping restaurants, movies and more
there is an application and security deposit and rent due at signing
email with ???”

The reader who requested this one noted that a previous ad mentioned six foot ceilings. If that’s the case does $1300 sound realistic for this 1 bedroom?


This rental is located at 14th and Quincy St, NW:


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The Craigslist ad says:

“We are offering our 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom house in Columbia Heights for rent. It’s totally restored and offers everything you’d need. Large bedrooms, separate dinning room, wood burning fireplace, central AC, washer and dryer, deck and landscaped backyard. 3 blocks to green/yellow metro lines, 14th/16th street bus routes. Move in Sept 1st. $2900 + utilities. Deposit=$2900. We’ll have an open house at the end of the month.”

$2900 + utilities sound right for this 3 bed/2 bath?


This rental is located at K St NW & 25th St NW:


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The Craigslist ad says:

“First floor efficiency available for move-in August 4, 2011. Convenient to the newly renovated main floor lobby and exercise room. Washer and dryer on every floor. The building manages 24-hour front desk and a roof-top swimming pool overlooking D.C. 24 hour accessible exercise facility one floor away. Located within walking distance to Foggy Bottom metro station, Trader Joes, World Bank, IMF, GW University and Georgetown University, State Department, and the Kennedy Center. Monthly rent includes water, gas and electric. $350 building move-in fee.”

I’m a sucker for pools. $1425 sound right for this efficiency?


This rental is located at 750 3rd Street NW:


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The Craigslist ad says:

“This large 3 bedroom apartment homes is over 2700 sq ft. and features dramatic living spaces with high ceilings, window walls with sleek lined solar shades and custom color accent walls. Open-concept gourmet kitchens boast large islands, stainless steel appliances, overhead Jenn-Air vent hoods and granite slab countertops. While, spacious bedrooms feature oversized walk-in closets and spa-inspired bathrooms boast garden soaking tubs, custom framed mirrors and marble slab countertops. Select homes include studies, dry bars, powder rooms, dual-headed showers, walk-in laundry rooms, built-in bookcases, computer desk niches and terraces. In addition, custom fully-furnished residences are available to rent!”

This 3 bed/2 bath is going for $7117. I wonder if someone willing to drop $7117 is looking on Craigslist?


This rental is located at Hall Place NW at Wisconsin Avenue:


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The Craigslist ad says:

“$1150 – Large, Sunny Basement Apartment in row house with private patio available 8/1

The basement apartment has its own private entrance, bathroom, large closet, and kitchenette. The basement comes with its own backyard and patio — perfect for a summer barbecue!

The house is located on Hall Place, the best street in Glover Park. Starbucks, CVS, Whole Foods, Town Hall, Bourbon, and Surfside are all steps away. Seven blocks to Georgetown University and the Hospital. Catch the bus to American University, Tenleytown, Dupont Circle, M street, Foggy Bottom, or Downtown.

Two young professionals live upstairs. The house also has a shared washer/dryer as well as wireless internet and DirecTV.

One year commitment strongly preferred. Sorry, no pets.”

$1150 sound right?


This rental is located at 15th Street, N.W. at Euclid:


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The Craigslist ad says:

“Available starting August 1st, is a truly unique, one of a kind apartment. This building, built in the 1920’s was listed in James Goode’s book Best Addresses. This place is a definite steal for anyone looking for something other than high rises and English basement apartments. I absolutely love living here, but I am moving out of D.C.

Here’s a brief overview of what you’ll get:
• Two floors in a beautiful, well maintained co-op
• Beautiful hardwood floors, French windows, working fire place in the unit.
• 1st level has separate living room, dining room, kitchen and bathroom (yes a little odd)
• Lower level is used as a bedroom, and has shelves and storage for clothes. You could fit a full bedroom set here. (the ceilings are a bit low, but I’m pretty tall and can stand up straight vwithout bumping my head)
• Utilities are not included but they are pretty cheap (about 50 — 75 for electric while running the AC this summer; 25 tops for gas)
• Parking space comes with the apartment for no additional charge.
• The unit comes with additional storage space.
• The building sits at the northeast tip of beautiful Meridian Hill Park
• Short walking distance to Columbia Heights U Street corridor; Woodley Park , DuPont Circle and Adams Morgan.
• Several public transportation options including metro, several buses (including the Circulator)
• It’s a must see and a must have.

Here’s how the process works:
• Showing to serious applicants on Monday (7/18) and Tuesday (7/19) by appointment.
• There is no application fee, but anyone who is interested has to be approved by the co-op board.
• Reply to this ad for an application and to set up an appointment. Application available upon request.
• One year minimum lease
• No pets, smoking or drugs allowed in the apartment.
• No more than 2 occupants.”

$1500 sound right for this 1 bedroom?

Ed. Note: This looks like the same building where we recently looked at a GDoN.


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