Rental of the Day

Wed. Afternoon Rental Option – Mt. Pleasant

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 18th and Kilbourne Pl, NW:


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The Craigslist ad says:

“Spacious one bedroom basement apartment at 18th and Kilbourne in Mt. Pleasant. I don’t know the square footage, but it is quite spacious. Large living room, bedroom big enough for queen size bed and dressers, good sized kitchen, and storage space.

10 minute walk to Columbia Heights Metro, 5 minute walk to Rock Creek and the Zoo, 2 blocks away from Mt. Pleasant Farmer’s Market.

Rent is $1300/mo, $1100 deposit.

Utilities split with 3 people in upstairs part of the house.

Move in Sunday Feb. 20.

No couples please, sorry. And no pets.”

$1300 sound reasonable for this location?

Tues. Afternoon Rental Option – Adams Morgan

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 2109 19th St, NW:


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The Craigslist ad says:

“1 BDR + 1 BATH Basement Apartment in 4 level Victorian Home. Conveniently located in Adams Morgan/Kaloram/Dupont Area. Between California Ave NW and Wyoming Ave NW. Kitchen. Access to Patio/Deck. Storage/Utility Room for extra storage. Off-street parking. Washer/Dryer. Utilities not included”

I’m intrigued by the stove… Does $1450 sound reasonable for this 1 bedroom basement apartment?

Mon. Afternoon Rental Option – Capitol Hill, NE

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 518 9th Street, NE:


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The Craigslist ad says:

“Capital East Apartments is a vintage 1920s apartment community located blocks from the U.S. Capitol building and Union Station. The property is located 4 blocks from Lincoln Park.

The units are spacious, have hardwood floors and original details. The building is pet-friendly. There is on-site management and controlled access to the building.”

I’m thinking this is a good deal – $1250 for a 1 bedroom sound right?

Thurs. Afternoon Rental Option – Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 2523 13th Street NW:


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The Craigslist ad says:

“Building is conveniently located half-way between Columbia Heights and the U Street Corridor. Walk easily to plenty of shopping, dining, and nightlife options. Building Amenities include a laundry room, free wireless Internet, pre-wired Comcast cable, and garage parking spaces (for additional rent).”

$1200 sound reasonable for a (375 square foot?) studio here?

Wed. Afternoon Rental Option – Dupont/U St, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 1801 16th Street NW:


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The Craigslist ad says:

“Your new apartment will also include a refrigerator, gas stove and the utilities are included in rent. Apartments are furnished for your convenience. Please call or email for any questions.

Rents start at $1150 for an Bachelor efficiency, Please call/email for more details.

This apartment complex offers the following amenities:

* Washer/Dryer (In basement-Common)

* Refrigerator

* Cooking Stove

* Cable & High Speed Internet (Comcast Available)”

Does $1150 for an Bachelor efficiency sound right? Does a “Bachelor efficiency” mean no separate kitchen?

Tues. Afternoon Rental Option – Capitol Hill

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 600-602 Maryland Ave. NE:


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The Craigslist ad says:

“600-602 Maryland Ave. NE, Cavendish Condo. Overlooking Stanton Park, 1 bedroom (680 sq.ft.) with large outside sitting area, first floor in a Historical Building (11 units ) with Modern Kitchen, Microwave, Dishwasher, Washer and Dryer in the unit, Central Air, Wood Burning Fireplace, Hardwood Floor, cable and internet ready, Parking avialable but optional, available now”

$1900 sound right for this 1 bedroom?

Mon. Afternoon Rental Option – U St, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 9th and Florida Ave, NW:


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The Craigslist ad says:

“Beautiful condo has walk-in closet, granite counter tops and breakfast bar, accent wall with TV-ready mount, washer/dryer, dishwasher, microwave, gas stove and oven, refridgerator/freezer, high-end finishes, and plenty of cabinet space. Cable and ethernet jacks throughout with access panel in coat closet. Floor to ceiling windows with sweeping views from the Capital to the Washington Monument. This third floor condo is walking distance to several shops, clubs, restaurants and is 1 block from the U Street Metro. It is also walking distance to the 9:30 Club and the Banneker Community Center with a swimming pool, lighted tennis courts, track, basketball courts and baseball field. Underground parking and other access points use secured remotes and key fobs. Bicycle racks are also available on both levels of the garage.

1 year lease
available March 15
$300 non-refundable dog deposit
$25 application fee
$2000 security deposit”

Curious what you guys think about this one from the Floridian – does $2950 sound right for this 2 bed/2 bath?

Fri. Afternoon Rental Option – Adams Morgan

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 2300 18th St NW:


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The Craigslist ad says:

“This studio has it all: Great layout with bay windows, tons of light, great closet space, open kitchen, washer dryer in unit, great boutique building with AMAZING roof deck AND extra storage! Location can’t be beat. 2300 18th St. NW is centrally located within the Adams Morgan, Kalorama and Dupont neighborhoods. Walk to two metros, shopping, dining, entertainment and the best of city living!”

$1295 sound reasonable for this studio?

Thurs. Afternoon Rental Option – Dupont

By Prince Of Petworth

Since I’ve been featuring lots of details from Corcoran St, NW this week – I thought I might as well through up a rental option as well.

This one is located at 1729 Corcoran Street, NW:


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The Craigslist ad says:

“This gorgeous 2 Bedroom town home with parking offers an affordable way to live in style in Dupont. The house was recently renovated and has a great interior design, wonderful natural light, wooden floors, and a beautiful new kitchen with granite countertops and spacious cabinets. The main level has a large dining area with a spacious living room and a fireplace. The kitchen has all new appliances (large refrigerator, dishwasher, garbage disposal, microwave). There is also a nice back patio for entertaining guests, barbecuing, or for enjoying time outside. Corcoran is a beautiful and quiet street.

A 5 minute walk or less to the metro and Dupont Circle. One-quarter block from Safeway and 17th Street restaurants/bars, shops, and a number of gyms. Whole Foods is also nearby.

The upstairs level offers two spacious bedrooms and a nice washer/dryer. Master bedroom offers a huge wall bookcase and two closets. Both bedrooms approximately the same size with great closet space and have excellent light/views. There are closets throughout the house and a large storage area in the laundry room.

2 Bathrooms — Full bathroom with tub upstairs, and beautiful half bath downstairs near dining room with collector’s sink.

Bring checks if you are interested, this place will go quickly – $25 application fee. One month’s security deposit is required.

One parking space included with rent. Central air/heat. Security alarm system optional.

Pet-friendly, but will be an extra charge of $40/month for small to medium sized dogs, and $25/month for cats.”

Does this 2 bed with parking sound reasonable for $3575?

Wed. Afternoon Rental Option – Woodley Park

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 2901 Connecticut Ave, NW (at cathedral):


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The Craigslist ad says:

“Check out this beautiful one bedroom APT wall to wall carpeting high ceiling fans plenty of sun light, lots of closet space. walking distance to the National Zoo & Adams Morgan. If you are looking for convenience, this is it! Unit is available for immediate move in . $1,550-$1600/month plus ELECTRIC.”

$1600 sound reasonable for a 1 bedroom here?

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