Rental of the Day

Thurs. Afternoon Rental Option – Glover Park

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located on the 3900 block of W Street, NW:


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The Craigslist ad says:

“GLOVER PARK — 2BR/1BA apartment located on the 3900 block of W Street! Apartment is on top floor of an end unit building (windows all around!). Equipt with dw, a/c, w/d, hardwood floors, bay window in living room, rear yard & off street parking. Walking distance to shops, restaurants & nightlife on Wisconsin Avenue and Metro bus stops are just one block away. Whitehaven Parkway is right across the street! NO PETS.”

I’m thinking with a roomate this could be a really good deal. What do you guys think – $1795 sound reasonable for this 2 bed/1 bath?

Wed. Afternoon Rental Option – Foggy Bottom

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 2000 F Street NW:


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The Craigslist ad says:

“Beat the rush and reserve your new home now before the holidays. Studios Available Now through December 18th. Rent as low as $1225 a month utilities included. Largest walk in closets in DC, Hardwood floor, 5 blocks to the metro, Washington Monuments are your backyard.

The Empire Apartments are ideally located in the beautiful Foggy Bottom/West End area. We are a convenient walk from both Foggy Bottom and Farragut West Metro Stations. Blocks from George Washington University, The State Department, The White House and The National Mall. The perfect location to enjoy everything DC has to offer.”

Does $1225 sound reasonable for an efficiency here?

Tues. Afternoon Rental Option – U St./Shaw

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 1836 11th St, NW:


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The Craigslist ad says:

“Conveniently located in U street corridor & downtown DC.Modern design second floor apt. Enjoy U Street nightlife , restaurants, & shopping. Unit includes one off street Parking and Shared Patio, Luxury features:
Two Bedrooms – Two Full Ceramic Tiled Baths
Gas vented Fireplace/ Marble Mantel
Granite counter tops – frosted backslash.
Crown molding through out- Hardwood floors.
Stainless Kitchen Aide Appliances.
Custom cabinets.
Security / intercom systems and lots of Storage.
One year lease available 1 December.”

Do you think this is the whole house? Does $2825 sound reasonable for this 2 bed/2 bath?

Mon. Afternoon Rental Option – Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 1475 Euclid St. NW:


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The Craigslist ad says:

“Central AC/Heat
Upgraded Apt.
Walk in Closet
Breakfast Bar
Resident Controlled Entry
24 Hrs. Emergency Maintanance Srv.
Covered Parking Rental
Metro Accessible”

Not really good photos here but I like the location so close to Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park. Any one familiar with this building? Does $1100 sound reasonable for a studio?

Fri. Afternoon Rental Option – Cleveland Park

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 2755 Ordway St NW:


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The Craigslist ad says:

“Charming studio apartment with big window, great layout. Steps from Cleveland Park (red line) Metro, fitness club, movie theater, grocery store, post office, library, restaurants, and more! Secure building with key fob or call-in access. Apartment is on 3rd floor, although because the building is built on a hill, the main lobby entrance is on the same level, and the picture window is equivalent to five floors up.

Electricity and water are included in the rent.”

Does $1300 sound reasonable for this studio?

Thurs. Afternoon Rental Option – Mt. Vernon Square

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 1125 11th St, NW:


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The Craigslist ad says:

“Available December 1st. Luxury Condo, no more than 4 units/floor. Contemporary design & layout: European tile baths, wood floors, gas fireplace, energy star appliances, dual-flush toilets and balcony. Convenient to Logan Circle, Downtown, Chinatown, and U Street. It is only 2 blocks from the Mt. Vernon Metro (green/yellow), about six blocks from McPherson (orange/blue) and about six blocks from Metro Center (red). On bus line that runs up and down 11th St. and close to a bus line that runs up and down 14th. The house is in walking distance of Whole Foods, Safeway and Giant, as well as all the bars and restaurants of Logan Circle, 14th street, Chinatown and U Street. Dry cleaners, convenience store right next door. Day time concierge service. Telephone entry/security system. Off-street parking available.”

This 1 bed/1 bath is yours for $2055.

Wed. Afternoon Rental Option – Adams Morgan

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 1673 Columbia Rd, NW:


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The Craigslist ad says:

“*Large units in the heart of Adams Morgan
*Walk to shopping and dining
*On-site laundry facilities
*Elevator building”

Anyone familiar with The Calverton building? (The title says 1 bedroom but the text says efficiency so I’m thinking this is likely an efficiency.) Does $1205 plus utilities sound reasonable?

Tues. Afternoon Rental Option – NoMa

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 130 M Street NE:


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The Craigslist ad says:

“GRAND OPENING!!! Now touring, Flats 130 is located in NoMa, a rapidly developing new neighborhood in Washington, D.C., just north of Capitol Hill and Union Station. Named for its location, North of Massachusetts Avenue, the area is quickly becoming the heart of all things exciting and new within the District. As part of Constitution Square, a LEED-ND Gold certified development, Flats 130 boasts an ultra luxurious, walkable lifestyle, giving residents instant access to the Red Line metro at New York Avenue station, a 50,000 square-foot Harris Teeter grocery store, a Hilton Garden Inn hotel, and a menu of fine dining, shopping and nightlife. Whether it’s a coffee shop, a dry cleaner or a bank, you’ll find it all at your fingertips. Once you arrive, you’ll see that life begins at 130.”

Well, since I’ve been featuring the new retail going in at NoMa recently I’ve wondered how much some of these new buildings cost. Dang, it ain’t cheap. Is this the premium for living above the Harris Teeter or the potential of the neighborhood or simply the cost of living in a new building?

The 1 bedroom advertised here is going for $2315.

For those who are looking at new buildings, I’m curious – what are the pros and cons of Mt. Vernon Square vs. NoMa?

Mon. Afternoon Rental Option – Capitol Hill

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 241B 8th Street, NE:


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The Craigslist ad says:

“Holding an OPEN HOUSE viewing, October 27, 2010 – from 6-7pm for this incredibly large basement apartment with a full kitchen and large living room. Additionally, there is a sizeable storage area that can be used for anything from a clothing closet to bike storage. Lots of natural light! In the heart of Capitol Hill, a short walk to either Eastern Market or Union Station Metro. Bus stop runs in front. On street parking is easy to find. 6 mos lease required, then month to month. Available November 1st, 2010.

Utilities: Approx $100 per month
Size: Approx 750 sq feet
On street parking
cable/internet ready
Small pets allowed”

I’m loving the location between two parks. Does $1200 sound reasonable for this studio?

Fri. Afternoon Rental Option – Logan Circle (Reader Request)

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 1307 12th St., NW:


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The listing says:

“Additional information: Cable – Laundry Room in bldg. – Tenant may install window A/C unit.
Utilities Included in rent: Heat, Hot Water, Tenant pays Electric & Cooking Gas
Type of heat if not included with rent: Heat included”

The reader says:

“I’m looking to live alone and this seems to be one of the few places I can afford without giving up my social life. Just wondering if this is a good deal or not worth it!”

It appears to be a 504 square foot efficiency going for $840 a month. I’d say for this location that seems right on target but I don’t know much about the particular building and it is hard to judge without photos of the inside. So a few questions – anyone familiar with this building? Are postings like this useful or should I only post ones that have photos of the inside as well? And based on the information we have does $840 seem like a reasonable deal here?

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