Rental of the Day

Thurs. Afternoon Rental Option – Georgetown

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 31st and Q Street NW:


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The Craigslist ad says:

“This adorable apartment is a true one bedroom with big windows that overlook Q Street. It has been a wonderful home for a year and a perfect place for someone who wants a charming apartment right in the middle of Georgetown and walking distance to Dupont, Rosslyn and Glover Park.

This apartment will be available for April 17th (could do the 1st if needed) for a one year lease!

Features include:

*Walk in closet
*Hardwood floors
*Full kitchen and bathroom
*3rd floor of a small/medium size apartment building
*Spacious and bright bedroom and living room with two large windows in each
*Dog/Cat friendly apartment and building
*Up to date amenities and a responsive leasing agency
*Laundry in building not unit
*Utilities are not included in this price ”

$1475 sound right?

Wed. Afternoon Rental Option – North(ish) Columbia Heights/West(ish) Petworth

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 1235 Randolph St NW:


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The Craigslist ad says:

“Description
-New Kitchen
– Maple Cabinets
– New Stove
– New Refrigerator
– New Floor
-Renovated Bathroom
-New Carpet
-New ENERGY efficient windows

-On-site Laundry
-On-site Manager
-Secured Entry Way

-Blocks from Georgia Ave NW and Metro Stop
-Tenant responsible for Cooking Gas and Electric”

$979 sound reasonable for this 1 bedroom?

Tues. Afternoon Rental Option – Near North East/H St, NE

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at L Street NE at 7th Street NE:


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The Craigslist ad says:

“Great one bedroom basement apartment located near Gallaudet University….and only blocks up from the New York Avenue/Gallaudet University metro stop and within walking distance to the Atlas District. 7th and L, NE

Apartment is roughly 650 sq ft. Ceramic tile throughout the entire apartment, granite counters, full size appliances, including dishwasher, and own washer/dryer. Apartment has separate entrances, front and back. Utilities separate. One month rent security deposit required.

No pets and no smoking.”

$1100 sound right for this 1 bedroom english basement?

Fri. Afternoon Rental Option – Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 1435 Newton St NW:


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The Craigslist adsays:

“Competitive price, unbeatable location, great unit: this efficiency apartment has it all right in the heart of Columbia Heights! Need parking? We offer convenient parking next to the building, but you can forget about your car if you want. We have 3 Zipcars in our parking lot 24/7 and our building is only a short walk from the metro station. The bus stops on 14th and 16th street are right around the corner. Want to have some fun? You don’t have to go too far and waste your time looking for parking. New cool restaurants, lounges with live music and even big retail stores are also a couple of blocks away. A new Giant supermarket, coffee shops, a theater and much more are a few steps from Newton and 14th St. We only have one unit available.”

$1180 sound right for this studio?

Thurs. Afternoon Rental Option – Adams Morgan

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at Adams Mill Road at Harvard St, NW:


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The Craigslist ad says:

“Lovely efficiency with hardwood floors and in-unit washer and dryer.

Quiet tree-lined street overlooking Rock Creek Park.

Within walking distance of Adams Morgan entertainment/retail district, National Zoo and 15 minutes from Woodley Park Metro.

All utilities included.”

What premium would you give to having an “in-unit washer and dryer”? Does $1210 sound reasonable for this studio?

Wed. Afternoon Rental Option – Columbia Heights/Pleasant Plains

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at harvard st. NW at sherman ave. NW:


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The Craigslist ad says:

“Available May 1: this is a recently-renovated (within the past 18 months) studio apartment in a Columbia Heights rowhouse. It is a GREAT DEAL for your own, private studio in DC.

It has new tile bath and kitchen (granite countertops in both). Carpeted. Very clean.

There is laundry in-house (adjacent to the room), cable TV, and high-speed internet+wifi. Power and gas are paid separately, split with all tenants in the house (though rarely exceeds about $75). Pet deposit is $250 + $50/mo (no dogs though).

The neighborhood is great: it is ~3 blocks to the Columbia Heights metro, “DC USA” shopping mall (with Target, Best Buy, etc.), 11th street bars and restaurants (such as Wonderland, Meridian Pint). You can also walk (~1 mile or less) to Adams Morgan, U Street, and the 930 club.

Also, within a two blocks are bus lines that take you to downtown, Adams Morgan, Dupont, Potomac Park, Van Ness, Cleveland Park and Tenleytown. (Buses 70, 71, 79, 64, H1, H2, H3, H4, H8).

The only drawback to the apartment is there is a low ceiling (6’6″) with a duct that comes down the middle to about 6′, so it will be most comfortable for someone below that height.

One year lease will get you the studio, I MAY be willing to work with shorter-term lease, but that is not preferred. Also, if there is more than one adult tenant, there is a $300 additional monthly fee.”

I’m curious what you guys think about, “if there is more than one adult tenant, there is a $300 additional monthly fee.” Have you ever seen that before?

Anyway, let’s assume it is one person – does $1000 sound realistic for this basement apartment?

Tues. Afternoon Rental Option – Truxton Circle

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 130 Q Street NW:


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The Craigslist ad says:

“Enjoy the convenience of city living in this renovated condo just blocks from the New York Ave metro and the Shaw-Howard U metro. This fabulous location is in charming Truxton Circle, just outside the action of Penn Quarter and so close to Howard University. Easy access to the 395, the Capitol and just around the corner from Big Bear Cafe (site of the Bloomingdale Farmer’s Market on Sunday mornings). This lovely home features:

-2 BR/1 BA
-Light and bright top floor location
-Warm bamboo floors throughout
-Kitchen with stainless steel appliances, gas cooking and granite countertops
-Updated bath with jetted tub.
-Balcony
-Off Street Parking – 2 tandem spaces. -Pets considered on a case by case basis with additional deposit. Condo allows 1 dog up to 50 lbs or up to 2 cats.”

$2400 sound right for this 2 bedroom?

Mon. Afternoon Rental Option – H St, NE

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 7th St NE at H Street NE:


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The Craigslist ad says:

“Fully renovated light filled English basement one block from 7th and H Street NE. Close to Union Station and steps to fabulous H-Street dining, shopping and nightlife.
*approx. 600sf
*stone-tiled bathroom
*hardwood throughout
*recessed lighting
*new appliances, including washer and dryer
*utilities, security system, wifi and cable included

No smoking.
Sorry no pets.”

$1500 sound realistic for this 1 bedroom English basement?

Fri. Afternoon Rental Option – Woodley Park

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 34th Street NW at Cathedral Avenue NW:


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The Craigslist ad says:

“AVAILABLE NOW for an 11-month lease term.

English basement in a renovated rowhouse in one of DC’s best and most convenient neighborhoods.

Home Features (and the pictures don’t do it justice):
– Separate, secure entrance (not shared with the main house)
– Full bedroom, bathroom, kitchen and combined living/dining area
– Kitchen has full-size refrigerator and range (no dishwasher) and a nice pantry
– Washer and dryer!
– Lots of closet space
– Built-in cabinets and book shelves in living room, in case you don’t have much furniture
– High ceilings and good light
– Approximately 625 square feet
– Utilities included
– Easy street parking”

$1295 sound right for this English basement 1 bedroom?

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